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 multiplePrecedent Transactions: Find, analyze, and apply M&A transaction data with downloadable Excel modelsDCF Modeling: Build discounted cash flow models from scratch, including WACC calculation and terminal valueDividend Discount Models: Gordon Growth Model, single-period, and multi-period approachesAdvanced Techniques: Monte Carlo simulation, Real Options analysis, sensitivity and scenario modelingThis Course Includes:20+ comprehensive sections covering every major valuation method90+ video lectures (9.5 hours of content)60+ quizzes to test and reinforce your understandingDownloadable Excel models: DCF, Precedent Transactions, EVAReal case studies: Retail Industry, Renewable Energy sectorStrategic 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 SWO
What you'll learn
Understanding and applying DCF analysis
Conducting comparable company analysis
Analyzing precedent transactions
Building discounted cash flow models
Utilizing advanced valuation techniques like Monte Carlo simulation