The effects of financial leverage on equity returns may be analyzed in either of two frameworks. When using the net-operating-income model to evaluate leverage, the small-business analyst, unwittingly and by default, makes several implicit assumptions. Most of these implicit assumptions are unrealistic and too restrictive for small businesses. Unencumbered by such restrictive conditions, the cash-flow model can be tailored to meet the distinctive characteristics of small businesses.
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