Financial Modeling for IPO Valuation

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Financial Modeling for IPO Valuation

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build IPO valuation models using financial statements, forecasts, and key supporting schedules.
Apply DCF, WACC, and comparable company valuation methods to estimate enterprise value.
Perform sensitivity analysis and interpret valuation ranges for IPO investment decisions.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Master IPO valuation and financial modeling with practical skills for investment banking, equity research, and finance roles.

Learn how to build financial projections, apply DCF valuation, calculate WACC, and estimate enterprise value. This course provides a step-by-step approach to IPO valuation, helping learners move from company analysis to a complete financial model and valuation range. You will learn how to analyze industry dynamics, understand business models, interpret financial statements, and use horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis. The course covers revenue forecasting, cost modeling, working capital assumptions, capital expenditure schedules, depreciation and amortization, debt and equity schedules, and fully linked financial statements. You will also learn how to calculate free cash flow, estimate WACC, perform DCF valuation, run sensitivity analysis, and apply comparable company valuation. By the end of this course, you will be able to build a practical IPO financial model, evaluate company value, and communicate valuation insights with confidence. This course is ideal for aspiring investment bankers, equity research learners, financial analysts, and corporate finance professionals.

Develop a strong foundation by analyzing industry dynamics, understanding business models, and interpreting financial statements using horizontal, vertical, and ratio analysis.

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7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 39 minutes

Industry Overview8 minutes
Company Overview8 minutes
Populating the historical statements5 minutes
Horizontal Analysis4 minutes
Vertical Analysis3 minutes
Liquidity and Turnover Ratios8 minutes
Leverage and Risk Ratios2 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Understanding the Industry & Company10 minutes
Preparing Financial Data10 minutes
Financial Ratio Insights10 minutes
Building the Foundation of IPO Analysis30 minutes

Learn to forecast revenue streams, model cost structures, and manage working capital assumptions to build realistic and dynamic financial projections.

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7 videos4 assignments

7 videosTotal 45 minutes

Revenue Sources Setup8 minutes
Linking Revenue Forecasts2 minutes
Direct Cost Forecasting7 minutes
Indirect Cost Forecasting7 minutes
Working Capital Setup7 minutes
Working Capital Assumptions9 minutes
Projecting Current Assets6 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Revenue Forecasting Framework10 minutes
Cost Structure Modeling10 minutes
Working Capital Planning10 minutes
Revenue and Cost Modeling30 minutes

Construct capital expenditure schedules, calculate depreciation and amortization, and integrate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow models.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 54 minutes

Capex calculations8 minutes
Capex Asset Breakup10 minutes
Depreciation Expense Linking2 minutes
Intangible Additions Forecast5 minutes
Amortization Expense Calculation8 minutes
Linking the income statement7 minutes
Linking the balance sheet7 minutes
Linking the cash flow statement7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Capital Expenditure & Depreciation10 minutes
Intangibles and Amortization10 minutes
Financial Statement Integration10 minutes
Asset and Capital Structure Modeling30 minutes

Model capital structure through equity and debt schedules, calculate interest and repayments, and finalize a fully linked and balanced financial model.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

6 videosTotal 41 minutes

Shareholders equity schedule5 minutes
Debt Schedule Setup11 minutes
Debt Repayment and Interest6 minutes
Debt Interest Calculations6 minutes
Completing the missing links9 minutes
Reviewing Model Assumptions3 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Equity and Debt Structuring10 minutes
Debt Modeling in Detail10 minutes
Final Model Completion10 minutes
Financing and Model Completion30 minutes

Apply DCF valuation, calculate free cash flow and WACC, perform sensitivity analysis, and use comparable company analysis to derive valuation insights.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 68 minutes

Introduction to DCF valuation12 minutes
Free Cash Flow Calculation7 minutes
WACC Calculation4 minutes
Enterprise Value Using DCF7 minutes
Sensitivity analysis4 minutes
Introduction to Relative valuation5 minutes
Comparable Company Setup11 minutes
EV EBITDA Valuation11 minutes
Valuation Analysis3 minutes
Conclusion4 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

DCF Valuation Fundamentals10 minutes
Advanced DCF and Sensitivity10 minutes
Relative Valuation & Conclusion10 minutes
Valuation and Final Analysis30 minutes

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