Corporate Valuation: DCF and Relative Valuation Techniques

Understanding how much a company is truly worth is a fundamental skill for anyone entering the world of finance, investment analysis, or corporate strategy. This course provides a clear pathway to mastering corporate valuation, enabling you to interpret market data and build robust analytical frameworks with confidence. You will progress from basic financial concepts to advanced estimation techniques, learning how to bridge the gap between theoretical value and market reality. By the end of this course, you will be able to perform professional-grade valuations using the two most widely recognized industry methods. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational valuation principles and the time value of money. - Calculate Free Cash Flows and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). - Build intrinsic valuation models using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method. - Apply relative valuation techniques using P/E, EV/EBITDA, and other market multiples. - Perform sensitivity analysis to test how different assumptions impact a company's value. - Integrate modern considerations like ESG factors into traditional valuation frameworks. The course begins with essential terminology and core financial definitions before moving into the step-by-step mechanics of cash flow forecasting and multiple selection. You will practice through written exercises that simulate real-world financial scenarios. This course is designed for beginners, students, and aspiring analysts who want a solid foundation in finance. No prior experience in valuation is required. Start building your financial analysis skills today.