Financial Modeling: A Complete Guide on DCF Valuation

DCF Valuation,Financial Modeling,Dividend Investing,Free Cash Flow, WACC, FCFF, FCFE, CAPM,Financial Statement Analysis.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation. It is designed for finance professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning how to build robust financial models to value a company.

What you’ll learn

  • What is DCF Valuation.
  • Time Value Of Money.
  • CAPM.
  • How to value company using DCF Valuation Method.
  • Discount Rate.
  • WACC.
  • Intrinsic Value Calculation Using DCF Method.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Valuation and DCF –> 7 lectures • 17min.
  • Key Financial Statement Understanding For Intrinsic Valuation –> 8 lectures • 1hr 8min.
  • Understanding the Time Value of Money –> 5 lectures • 26min.
  • Understanding Cost Of Capital And Cost Of Equity –> 3 lectures • 19min.
  • Terminal Value –> 5 lectures • 16min.
  • Intrinsic Value Calculation Using DCF Valuation Approach –> 4 lectures • 39min.
  • Conclusion –> 2 lectures • 6min.

Financial Modeling: A Complete Guide on DCF Valuation

Requirements

This course provides a comprehensive overview of discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation. It is designed for finance professionals, students, and anyone interested in learning how to build robust financial models to value a company.

The course covers the following key topics:

  • Fundamentals of DCF Valuation: Understanding the core principles of time value of money, free cash flow (FCF), and the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).
  • Forecasting Financial Statements: Developing realistic and supportable assumptions to project future revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Calculating Free Cash Flow: Mastering the different methods to calculate FCF, including Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) and Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE).
  • Determining the Discount Rate: A detailed exploration of calculating WACC, including the cost of equity (using the Capital Asset Pricing Model, or CAPM), and the cost of debt.
  • Terminal Value Calculation: Understanding and applying various methods to calculate the terminal value, which represents the value of a company beyond the explicit forecast period.
  • Performing Sensitivity Analysis: Learning how to analyze the impact of different assumptions on the valuation outcome, providing a range of potential values.
  • Case Studies and Practical Application: Applying the learned concepts through real-world case studies to solidify understanding and build practical skills.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to construct a comprehensive DCF valuation model, conduct a thorough analysis of a company’s intrinsic value, and present their findings with confidence. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning using spreadsheet software and some excellent tools to ensure participants can immediately apply their new skills.

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