What you'll learn

Apply comps to analyze peer groups and valuation multiples.
Calculate EV adjustments, LTM figures, and takeover premiums.
Build comps sheets and explain valuation in interviews.

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Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

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.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments1 plugin

9 videosTotal 66 minutes

Introduction to Comparable Comps4 minutes
Valuation Methodologies Part 17 minutes
Valuation Methodologies Part 28 minutes
Why Comps4 minutes
Complement More Detailed and Complex Valuation Method7 minutes
Steps of Comparable Comps4 minutes
Selecting the Peers7 minutes
Selecting the Multiples11 minutes
Selecting the Multiples Continues11 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Foundations of Comparable Company Analysis30 minutes
Understanding Valuation Basics10 minutes
Building the Comparable Comps Framework10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Applying Comparable Comps: From Valuation Basics to Peer Group Selection30 minutes

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.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videosTotal 92 minutes

Working on Basic Share Outstanding12 minutes
Diluated Share Outstanding10 minutes
Cash and Cash Equivalents10 minutes
Financial Average8 minutes
Price by Book Value Multiple8 minutes
LTM Calculation Example7 minutes
Gathering the Data11 minutes
Gathering the Data Continues11 minutes
Drawing the comps sheet11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Data, Adjustments, and Calculations30 minutes
Key Adjustments in Valuation10 minutes
Multiples and Practical Calculations10 minutes
Gathering and Organizing Data10 minutes

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.