By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze peer groups, apply valuation multiples, calculate enterprise value adjustments, evaluate takeover premiums, and demonstrate comps knowledge in professional interviews. This comprehensive program equips learners with the ability to apply Comparable Company Analysis (comps), one of the most practical and widely used valuation methodologies in investment banking, equity research, and corporate finance.
Through structured modules, you will explore the foundations of comps, gain hands-on experience with data adjustments and LTM calculations, and learn to compile professional comps sheets for benchmarking. The course also covers advanced applications, including REIT valuations and takeover premiums, preparing you for real-world corporate finance challenges.
What makes this course unique is its balance of technical rigor and career readiness. In addition to financial modeling skills, you will gain interview-focused insights, enabling you to confidently explain and defend your valuation approach in recruitment settings. Whether you are an aspiring analyst, finance student, or professional seeking stronger valuation expertise, this course provides the tools to excel in both practical analysis and career opportunities.
This module introduces learners to the fundamental principles of Comparable Company Analysis, one of the most widely used relative valuation techniques in corporate finance. Learners will explore the rationale behind comps, understand where it fits within broader valuation methodologies, and learn how to define a comparable peer group and select appropriate multiples. The focus is on building a solid conceptual foundation to analyze and compare businesses effectively.
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9 vidéos3 devoirs
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9 vidéos•Total 67 minutes
Introduction to Comparable Comps•4 minutes
Valuation Methodologies Part 1•7 minutes
Valuation Methodologies Part 2•9 minutes
Why Comps•4 minutes
Complement More Detailed and Complex Valuation Method•8 minutes
Steps of Comparable Comps•4 minutes
Selecting the Peers•8 minutes
Selecting the Multiples•11 minutes
Selecting the Multiples Continues•12 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 50 minutes
Understanding Valuation Basics•10 minutes
Building the Comparable Comps Framework•10 minutes
Foundations of Comparable Company Analysis•30 minutes
Data, Adjustments, and Calculations
Module 2•3 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module takes learners deeper into the mechanics of comps by focusing on data preparation, adjustments, and calculations. Students will learn how to adjust share counts for dilution, incorporate cash and cash equivalents, and interpret financial leverage. The module also covers the application of key valuation multiples, Last Twelve Months (LTM) adjustments, and the process of gathering and organizing consistent financial data to prepare a professional comps sheet.
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9 vidéos4 devoirs
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9 vidéos•Total 93 minutes
Working on Basic Share Outstanding•12 minutes
Diluated Share Outstanding•11 minutes
Cash and Cash Equivalents•10 minutes
Financial Average•9 minutes
Price by Book Value Multiple•8 minutes
LTM Calculation Example•8 minutes
Gathering the Data•11 minutes
Gathering the Data Continues•12 minutes
Drawing the comps sheet•11 minutes
4 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Key Adjustments in Valuation•10 minutes
Multiples and Practical Calculations•10 minutes
Gathering and Organizing Data•10 minutes
Data, Adjustments, and Calculations•30 minutes
Advanced Applications and Interview Insights
Module 3•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module focuses on applying comparable company analysis in advanced scenarios and preparing for professional interviews. Learners will examine takeover premiums, special valuation cases such as REITs, and the role of comps in M&A transactions. The module also emphasizes career readiness by equipping learners with insights into how comps are tested in finance interviews and strategies for demonstrating analytical reasoning and valuation expertise.
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6 vidéos3 devoirs
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6 vidéos•Total 48 minutes
Takeover Premium•10 minutes
More on Takeover Premium•8 minutes
REIT Valuation•10 minutes
REIT Valuation Continues•7 minutes
Common Interview Questions•6 minutes
Common Interview Questions Continues•7 minutes
3 devoirs•Total 50 minutes
Untitled•10 minutes
Career and Interview Preparation•10 minutes
Advanced Applications and Interview Insights•30 minutes
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