Financial Valuation Course provides a structured introduction to company valuation, discounted cash flow analysis, valuation multiples and financial modeling for aspiring and early-career financial analysts. The course is designed to help learners understand not only how valuation methods work, but also the assumptions, financial information and analytical reasoning that support credible valuation conclusions.

Learners begin by exploring the purpose of valuation and its applications before comparing the assumptions, advantages and limitations of different valuation approaches. The course then moves into discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, covering essential concepts such as the cash conversion cycle, weighted average cost of capital (WACC), the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), beta, terminal value and exit multiples.

A substantial part of the course focuses on financial modeling. Learners examine how historical results and estimates are organised, how key parameters are established and how the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement work together. Topics include revenue, costs, depreciation and amortisation, debt schedules, interest expenses, tax, working capital accounts, fixed assets, equity and free cash flow to the firm (FCFF). This provides a practical framework for understanding how financial data can support enterprise and equity valuation.

The course also introduces comparable trading multiples and precedent transaction multiples. Learners explore how comparable companies and transactions are selected, how relevant financial information is collected, how last twelve months (LTM) figures are considered and how valuation multiples can be used to estimate enterprise value and equity value. The final section brings these approaches together through valuation summary tables and football field analysis.

By completing the course, learners can build a stronger foundation in valuation methodology, financial statement analysis and model-based decision-making. These skills can support further study and entry-level responsibilities across corporate finance, investment analysis, transaction advisory and related financial roles.