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Comps: Valuate Companies Smartly is an intermediate-level course designed for financial analysts, investment professionals, and business strategists seeking to master valuation through comparable company analysis. In a market where corporate value is constantly debated, this course provides the essential framework to move beyond simple formulas and build a rigorous, defensible valuation.
You will learn the art and science of selecting a true peer group, gathering the necessary financial data, and calculating key multiples like EV/EBITDA and P/E to establish a credible valuation range. Through real-world case studies—including the WeWork IPO, the Salesforce-Slack acquisition, and the EV transition—you will learn to critically assess analysis outputs, identify and investigate statistical outliers, and justify your conclusions with confidence. This course emphasizes the critical thinking that separates amateur analysis from professional valuation, equipping you to use "comps" not just as a mechanical exercise, but as a powerful tool for strategic insight and investment decision-making.
This module introduces the fundamentals of comparable company analysis (comps) as a valuation method. You will learn why comps are a powerful tool for understanding a company's value, how to select a relevant peer group, and how to calculate and interpret key valuation multiples. Through a blend of conceptual explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on activities, you will build a strong foundation for conducting your own comps analysis and learn to avoid common pitfalls.
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3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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3 videos•Total 20 minutes
The Power and Pitfalls of Comps: Lessons from the Salesforce-Slack Acquisition•6 minutes
Selecting Your Peers: The Art of Finding Truly Comparable Companies•6 minutes
Building a Comps Sheet in Excel•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
From Anatomy to Calculation: A Practical Guide to Comps Analysis•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Final Project: Valuation Analysis and Recommendation•30 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Build Your Own Comps Analysis•15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Core Concepts of Comps•5 minutes
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