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In a DCF, if Capex significantly exceeds Depreciation and Amortization (D&A) in the terminal year, what is the most likely error in the model?

  1. The WACC is too low, overvaluing the terminal year flows.
  2. The company has not reached a 'steady state'.
  3. The tax rate used for NOPAT is incorrect.
  4. The terminal growth rate is too high.

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