How to Value Private Businesses (Even if You Only Buy Stocks)
Sat Feb 07 2026
Today's episode is one that I've been excited to share. How to value private businesses, even if you only invest in public stocks. Now, you might be thinking, I don't buy private businesses. I buy stocks. Why should I need this? That's exactly what we're gonna unpack today. Understanding how to value a private business might be the most powerful mental model you can borrow as a public market investor. By the end of this episode, you'll see why some of the greatest investors in history, including Buffettt, Munger, and many small cap specialists, think this way. First, why should you think like a private buyer? When you buy a share of stock, you're buying a small piece of a real business, not just a squiggly line on a chart. Most investors forget this. They think of a stock as a lottery ticket or a day-to-day trading vehicle.
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Today's episode is one that I've been excited to share. How to value private businesses, even if you only invest in public stocks. Now, you might be thinking, I don't buy private businesses. I buy stocks. Why should I need this? That's exactly what we're gonna unpack today. Understanding how to value a private business might be the most powerful mental model you can borrow as a public market investor. By the end of this episode, you'll see why some of the greatest investors in history, including Buffettt, Munger, and many small cap specialists, think this way. First, why should you think like a private buyer? When you buy a share of stock, you're buying a small piece of a real business, not just a squiggly line on a chart. Most investors forget this. They think of a stock as a lottery ticket or a day-to-day trading vehicle. Thank you for watching. ❤️If you’d like to support Global Value, the links below help a lot. They’re affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you and everything earned is reinvested into making the videos better. - TIKR: The research platform I use for financial data and company analysis. Join 250,000+ investors here: https://www.tikr.com/globalvalue - Seeking Alpha Premium: Get 20% off + a free 7-day trial with my link: https://www.sahg6dtr.com/H4BHRJ/R74QP/ - Sharesight: Portfolio tracking made simple (4 months free when you sign up annually): https://www.sharesight.com/globalvalue - Interactive Brokers: Broker I recommend for global market access and professional-grade tools: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/mkt/?src=gvy1&url=%2Fen%2Fwhyib%2Foverview.php - Patreon: Support the channel directly and help fund future episodes: https://www.patreon.com/GlobalValue #ValueInvesting #Valuation #BusinessValuation #PrivateBusiness #StockInvesting #InvestingBasics #FundamentalAnalysis #IntrinsicValue #DCF #OwnerEarnings #CashFlow #InvestLikeBuffett #WarrenBuffett #CharlieMunger #LongTermInvesting 🚨⚠️ By watching videos posted on Global Value's channel, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the following:Global Value is Not an Investment Advisor: Global Value is not an investment adviser, and it is not registered as such with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission or any other state or federal authority under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or any other law. The investments and strategies discussed in Global Value’s videos are not and should not be considered investment advice and may not be suitable for you. They do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation, needs, or personal circumstances and are not intended to be specific to you. Before acting on any investment or strategy discussed, you should always do your own research and make your own independent decision about whether it is suitable for your particular circumstances. You should also consider seeking advice from your own legal, financial, tax, accounting, or investment advisers. Global Value does not provide such advice. All content and communication from this channel is for discussion, entertainment, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities, notwithstanding anything stated on the Channel. There are risks associated with investing in securities. Loss of principal is possible. Some high-risk investments may use leverage, which could accentuate losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including greater volatility and political, economic, and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. Past performance is not a predictor of future investment performance. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial advisor, legal advisor, or tax advisor. You agree to verify all information yourself before investing. 📝Contact Information: GlobalValueYT@gmail.com