Of course I was being a bit simplistics, but I do mention projected or prospective grwoth rates as a reason for the multples or valuation.
Anyway, I think the real point is that there is a price for everything! I think being a private company is great...... there are many things that are more flexible as a private company but of course being public allows you to have a different source of financing.
I think by looking t the large numbers of private equity deals and LBO's etc that advantages do exist to provude a great product and run a great company.
........ if only I can buy a little slice of PP!!!!!!! what a dream!