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Valuation refers to the process of determining the current worth of an asset or a company. It can be used to determine the fair market value of various items, from financial instruments like stocks ...

Valuation expansion boosts stock prices when market multiples on earnings or cash flows rise. Company improvements, industry shifts, or changing market sentiments can cause valuation expansions.