Question: When doing a DCF valuation, also known as Discounted Cash flow valuation, the firm's free cash flow is forecasted, and then the same free cash

"When doing a DCF valuation, also known as Discounted Cash flow valuation, the firm's free cash flow is forecasted, and then the same free cash flow is discounted back to the present using a discount rate, resulting in an overall value of the enterprise. DCF is a method of valuing a company in which the present value of all of the free cash flow a company can generate over a period of time is discounted at a rate that is determined by calculating the cost of capital of the same company, wherein the capital structure consists not only of equity but also of debt and preferred equity."

ABC has two main subsidiaries: DFG oil and gas pipelines distribution; and FGH oil and gas exploration. DFG and FGH are very close in revenue and assets, 50% each. DFG has a lower risk due to long term contracts with oil and gas companies with specific prices and volume forecasted. DFG oil and gas exploration has more risk. From histrorical point of view, 20% of new gas and oil exploration are DRY Holes, no gas or oil.

Should the DCF be one discount rate for all capital projects at the company?

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