This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to systematically evaluate and compare leading telecom companies using real-world financial metrics and valuation techniques. Through in-depth modules, participants will explore currency management, estimation methods, industry growth analysis, and strategic evaluation frameworks. The course emphasizes the application of Bloom’s Taxonomy action verbs such as analyze, compare, interpret, and evaluate to ensure learners can confidently assess company performance and market positioning across diverse regions and market conditions.
Building on detailed case studies from Vodafone, Telstra, Verizon, and Bharti Airtel, learners will apply hands-on methods to construct comparable company analyses (COMPS), interpret key valuation multiples like EV/EBITDA, and present findings using structured output sheets. By the end of the course, participants will be able to synthesize complex financial data, draw actionable insights, and present compelling, metrics-driven comparisons to support informed strategic decisions in the telecom industry.
This module provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage currency conversions, apply estimation methodologies, and integrate company guidance into financial analysis. It covers practical applications of currency management to ensure consistent comparability across companies, explores different estimation approaches including consensus and industry-based projections, and demonstrates how to interpret and use company guidance effectively. Additionally, learners will analyze industry growth trends, market share distribution, and revenue breakdowns to refine financial models and improve valuation accuracy.
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10 videos3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 89 minutes
Example of Currency Management•5 minutes
Comparing with the Estimates Methodology•6 minutes
Examples on Estimates•12 minutes
Calculating with Companies Guidance•8 minutes
Industry growth and margins•11 minutes
Evaluating revenue in regional results•9 minutes
Example of Idea cellular•12 minutes
Comparing the segment numbers•9 minutes
Converting units for all companies•6 minutes
Revenue in EBITDA margin•11 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Currency, Estimates, and Guidance•30 minutes
Currency Management and Estimate Methods•10 minutes
Industry Growth and Market Share Analysis•10 minutes
Strategic Industry Evaluation
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module equips learners with the skills to analyze industry growth, assess market share, and interpret performance metrics within a competitive framework. Learners will explore structured approaches to evaluating industry trends, identifying key growth drivers, and assessing profitability margins. The module also covers enterprise value calculations, share price determination, and practical case studies to apply valuation techniques in real-world scenarios. By the end of the module, learners will be able to integrate industry analysis with financial valuation to make informed strategic and investment decisions.
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10 videos3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 82 minutes
Industry growth and margins approach•7 minutes
Finding the market share of the industry•8 minutes
Key step in industry growth and margin•11 minutes
Key step in industry growth and margin continues•10 minutes
More steps in industry growth•9 minutes
Example in Enterprise value•3 minutes
Finding the Vodafone share price•8 minutes
Finding the Vodafone share price contines•9 minutes
Group Revenue•7 minutes
Historical Financial•11 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Strategic Industry Evaluation•30 minutes
Industry Growth Framework•10 minutes
Enterprise Value and Price Case Studies•10 minutes
Case Studies – Vodafone, Telstra, Verizon, Bharti Airtel
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides learners through real-world telecom industry case studies, focusing on financial statement interpretation, valuation techniques, and comparative analysis across major players. Using Vodafone, Telstra, Verizon, and Bharti Airtel as examples, learners will practice segmental analysis, LTM calculations, calendarised adjustments, and financial performance evaluation. They will also apply enterprise value, EPS, and market share calculations in realistic scenarios, gaining hands-on experience in interpreting company reports and benchmarking industry leaders.
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18 videos4 assignments
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18 videos•Total 154 minutes
Segmental Assets and Cash Flow•9 minutes
Vodafone-LTM Calculation•12 minutes
Calendarised Multiple•10 minutes
Cal Factor•6 minutes
Estimate•9 minutes
Estimate Continue•7 minutes
More on Estimate•10 minutes
Our Financial Performance•8 minutes
Earning Per Share•6 minutes
Vodaphone - Annual Report•5 minutes
Example of Telstra•7 minutes
Telstra Share Outstanding•10 minutes
Basic Share DS•9 minutes
Telstra-Total Income•11 minutes
Telstra December Report•11 minutes
Example of Verizon•10 minutes
Verizon Input Sheet•8 minutes
Verizon-LTM Calculation•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Case Studies – Vodafone, Telstra, Verizon, Bharti Airtel•30 minutes
Vodafone Analysis•10 minutes
Estimates and Financial Performance•10 minutes
Telstra and Verizon Insights•10 minutes
Final COMPS Building & Output Analysis
Module 4•3 hours to complete
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This module focuses on the final stages of creating a comprehensive comparable company (COMPS) analysis. Learners will apply practical techniques for integrating company data, selecting relevant metrics, and ensuring consistent valuation practices. Through the case of Bharti Airtel, participants will practice compiling peer sets, applying growth and margin metrics, and interpreting valuation multiples such as EV/EBITDA. The module also guides learners in structuring an effective comps output sheet to present findings clearly, enabling precise and actionable comparative financial analysis.
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