Company Valuation & Analysis
Master the complete toolkit for valuing companies like a professional analyst. This comprehensive course covers the foundations of intrinsic valuation (Dupont Analysis, DCF modeling), comparative valuation methods (P/E, EV/EBITDA, peer selection), industry-specific approaches (tech/SaaS, banks, cyclicals), and practical application (margin of safety, scenario analysis). Through detailed worked examples and a complete case study, you'll learn to build valuations from scratch and make informed investment decisions.
Course Content
Valuation Foundations
Establish the core principles of valuation. Understand the difference between price and value, the two main approaches to valuation, and the importance of narrative in financial modeling.
Dupont Analysis
Deep dive into Return on Equity (ROE) using the Dupont Analysis framework. Learn to deconstruct profitability into efficiency, margins, and leverage to understand the true drivers of company performance.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Master the Discounted Cash Flow model, the gold standard of intrinsic valuation. Learn the time value of money, forecast revenue and margins, estimate capital expenditures and working capital, calculate WACC, and build a complete DCF model from scratch.
The Time Value of Money & Free Cash Flow
18 min • Has quiz
The Cost of Capital (WACC)
15 min • Has quiz
Terminal Value & The DCF Model
15 min • Has quiz
Forecasting Revenue Growth
20 min • Has quiz
Projecting Margins and Costs
18 min • Has quiz
Capital Expenditures and Working Capital
18 min • Has quiz
Complete DCF Walkthrough: From Assumptions to Share Price
25 min • Has quiz
Valuation Red Flags
Learn to spot the warning signs that numbers might be misleading. Inspired by experts like Aswath Damodaran, this module covers accounting gimmicks, bias in valuation, and 'too good to be true' growth assumptions.
Comparative Valuation Methods
Learn to value companies using market multiples. Master the art of relative valuation through P/E, EV/EBITDA, and other key ratios, and understand when to use each approach.
Industry-Specific Valuation
Learn how valuation approaches differ by industry. Master specialized metrics for technology/SaaS, banks and financials, and cyclical/commodity businesses.
Valuation in Practice
Bridge theory and practice. Learn to apply margin of safety, build scenario analyses, and synthesize all valuation approaches into investment decisions.