What you'll learn:
- As a Gift of Knowledge to you, I have made Section 5 The Role of Ratios in Comparative Valuation free to preview, even if you choose not to enroll.
- Key Principles in Valuation, including Intrinsic Value and Time Value of Money
- Cost Valuation and under or over valuation with Tobin's Q
- The Role of Ratios in Comparative Valuation
- Comparable Company Valuation - "Comps"
- The Dangers of Rule of Thumb Valuations
- Precedent Transactions Analysis
- Economic Value Added and Market Value Added
- Understanding Free Cash Flow in DCF Valuation
- A Strategic Analysis of Business Drivers in Company Valuation
- Calculating the Discount Rate using the CAPM and WACC
- Risk Measurement and the Cost of Capital
- Discounted Cash Flow Modelling
- The Dividend Discount Model (Gordon's Growth Model)
- Ability to Pay Analysis
- Sum of the Parts Analysis
- Valuation Complexity in Corporate Finance Valuation
- Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions Transactions
- How to value Private Companies (3 different ways) and why its so difficult
- Warren Buffet and Value Investing
- The Efficient Market Hypothesis
- Valuation in the New Economy - valuing Internet Companies and Startups
- How to Present Your Valuations in a Football Field Graph
How do investment bankers, equity analysts, and private equity professionals value companies? They use three core methods: DCF analysis, comparable company analysis (Comps), and precedent transactions. This course teaches you all three—plus advanced techniques most courses never cover.
In 9.5 hours across 90+ video lectures, you'll master the complete valuation toolkit used by Wall Street professionals. Taught by a Managing Director-level investment banker with 30+ years of experience, this course goes beyond theory—you'll build real Excel models, analyze actual case studies, and learn the judgment calls that separate competent analysts from exceptional ones.
What You'll Master:
Comparable Company Analysis (Comps): EV/EBITDA, P/E, EV/Sales, Price-to-Book, and when to use each multiple
Precedent Transactions: Find, analyze, and apply M&A transaction data with downloadable Excel models
DCF Modeling: Build discounted cash flow models from scratch, including WACC calculation and terminal value
Dividend Discount Models: Gordon Growth Model, single-period, and multi-period approaches
Advanced Techniques: Monte Carlo simulation, Real Options analysis, sensitivity and scenario modeling
This Course Includes:
20+ comprehensive sections covering every major valuation method
90+ video lectures (9.5 hours of content)
60+ quizzes to test and reinforce your understanding
Downloadable Excel models: DCF, Precedent Transactions, EVA
Real case studies: Retail Industry, Renewable Energy sector
Strategic Analysis Bonus: Valuation doesn't happen in a vacuum. This course also covers the strategic frameworks that drive value: PEST analysis, Porter's Five Forces, Value Chain analysis, and SWOT—so you can connect the numbers to the business reality.
Who This Course Is For:
Investment banking analysts and associates building valuation models
Equity research analysts setting price targets
Corporate finance professionals evaluating M&A opportunities
MBA students preparing for finance careers
Anyone who needs to understand what a company is really worth
Over 150,000 students have already enrolled across my finance courses. Join them and start building professional-grade valuation skills today.
