Corporate Valuation for Analysts: DCF Modeling and Comparable Analysis, Learn How Professionals Value Companies.
Sub Category
- Financial Modeling & Analysis
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Objectives
- Understand the core principles of corporate valuation and the difference between price and intrinsic value
- Explain enterprise value versus equity value and when each measure is used
- Analyze financial statements from a valuation perspective rather than a purely accounting view
- Interpret balance sheet strength, income statement trends, and cash flow dynamics
- Use key financial ratios and performance metrics to assess business quality and risk
- Normalize earnings by adjusting for non-recurring and non-operating items
- Apply the discounted cash flow (DCF) framework and understand its underlying logic
- Forecast revenues, growth rates, and key value drivers
- Calculate free cash flow to the firm (FCFF) and free cash flow to equity (FCFE)
- Estimate the cost of debt and cost of equity, including beta analysis
- Compute weighted average cost of capital (WACC) correctly
- Calculate terminal value using different methodologies
- Perform relative valuation using comparable company analysis
- Apply equity and enterprise value multiples appropriately
- Understand and use precedent transaction analysis
- Apply asset-based valuation methods in special situations
Pre Requisites
- Willingness to learn and think analytically about businesses and financial data
- Interest in corporate finance, investment analysis, or business valuation
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
- A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
- Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
- A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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