Valuation Methods

This course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses are valued, how equity is valued, and how the enterprise is valued. Students learn the main methods of valuation (intrinsic and relative), their strengths and weaknesses, and when to apply each. Topics include discounted cash flow, comparable market multiples, comparable transaction multiples, and liquidation/terminal value. Additional topics include free cash flow, financial statement analysis, industry competitive analysis, growth projection, financial forecasting, discount rate, and capital asset pricing.