When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate
There are 5 modules in this course
Master pharmaceutical financial modeling and valuation techniques used by professional equity research analysts. Learn how to analyze pharma companies, forecast financial performance, build integrated financial models, and evaluate stock value using real-world valuation methods.
This course provides a practical, end-to-end approach to pharmaceutical equity research and financial modeling. You’ll explore the structure of the pharmaceutical industry, including APIs, generics, and regulatory factors, while learning how these drivers influence company performance and valuation outcomes.
Through structured lessons and hands-on financial modeling workflows, you’ll build integrated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow models using historical financial data. The course covers revenue forecasting, cost modeling, profitability analysis, working capital forecasting, depreciation modeling, and financial statement linkages to help learners construct accurate and dynamic financial models.
A unique feature of this course is its strong industry-specific focus combined with practical valuation techniques used in equity research. You’ll learn how to calculate WACC, analyze free cash flow, and apply both Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and relative valuation methods to derive data-driven investment recommendations.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently build and validate pharmaceutical financial models, interpret key financial metrics, evaluate company valuation, and support professional investment analysis decisions.
This module introduces learners to the pharmaceutical industry, covering key concepts such as APIs, generics, and industry structure, while building a strong foundation for financial modeling using consolidated financial statements and company-specific insights.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
Show info about module content
8 videos•Total 46 minutes
Introduction to Pharmaceutical sector•1 minute
Importance of Pharmaceutical Company•6 minutes
Forecasting of Key Line Items•6 minutes
What is API•6 minutes
What is Generic•6 minutes
Pharmaceutical Model of Arvind Pharma Limited•7 minutes
Consolidated Balance Sheet•8 minutes
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss•7 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Pharmaceutical Industry Foundations & Model Setup•30 minutes
Understanding the Pharma Landscape•10 minutes
Core Industry Concepts & Inputs•10 minutes
Model Introduction & Financial Statements•10 minutes
Building the Financial Model (Data Input Stage)
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on the initial stage of financial modeling, where learners input historical financial data, understand formatting best practices, and apply structured techniques to forecast revenue and cost components effectively.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
Show info about module content
7 videos•Total 61 minutes
Punching Balance Sheet•12 minutes
Punching Cash Flow Statement•9 minutes
Punching Cash Flow Statement Continue•9 minutes
Forecasting Revenue•9 minutes
Forecasting Revenue Continue•9 minutes
Forecasting Key Cost Items•6 minutes
Forecasting Key Cost Items Continue•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Building the Financial Model (Data Input Stage)•30 minutes
Inputting Financial Statements•10 minutes
Revenue Forecasting Techniques•10 minutes
Cost Structure Forecasting•10 minutes
Advanced Forecasting & Profitability Analysis
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module advances financial modeling by focusing on fixed asset modeling, depreciation, profitability forecasting, and working capital analysis, enabling learners to build a comprehensive and dynamic financial model.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
Show info about module content
9 videos•Total 67 minutes
Forecasting FA and Depreciation•7 minutes
Forecasting FA and Depreciation Continue•6 minutes
Balance Sheet Drivers & Working Capital•10 minutes
Financial Linkages & Model Completion
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module guides learners through linking financial statements, integrating retained earnings and dividends, and validating the model to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of the financial model.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
Show info about module content
6 videos•Total 57 minutes
Linking Fixed Assets & Net Block•10 minutes
Working Capital Linkage (Receivables, Payables & Inventory)•11 minutes
Fixed Assets & Working Capital Linkages•10 minutes
Equity, Retained Earnings & Final Integration•10 minutes
Introduction to Performance Analysis•10 minutes
Valuation, Ratios & Investment Decision
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on evaluating financial performance using ratios, calculating WACC and free cash flow, and applying valuation techniques such as DCF and relative valuation to derive investment decisions.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
Show info about module content
6 videos•Total 54 minutes
Leverage Ratio•7 minutes
Valuation and Devaluation Ratios•11 minutes
Calculate WCC•9 minutes
Calculate FCF•7 minutes
Relative valuation•11 minutes
Valuation Ratios and Recommendation on Stock•9 minutes
Welcome to EDUCBA, a place where knowledge is limitless! We provide a wide selection of instructive and engaging programmes designed to empower students of all ages and experiences. From the convenience of your home, start a revolutionary educational experience with our cutting-edge technologies courses and experienced instructors.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.