What you'll get
- 5+ Hours
- 1 Courses
- Course Completion Certificates
- Self-paced Courses
- Technical Support
- Case Studies
Synopsis
- Understand key valuation methods used by investors through practical examples.
- Explore Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) applications, benefits, and comparisons with other methods.
- Learn to project cash flows and calculate levered and unlevered beta.
- Master calculations for cost of equity, after-tax cost of debt, and WACC.
- Estimate the terminal value using the Gordon Growth model.
- Discount cash flows, determine intrinsic per-share value, and finalize valuation analysis.
- Create share price sensitivity tables for informed decision-making.
Content
| Courses | No. of Hours | Certificates | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discounted Cash Flow for Beginners | 5h | ✔ | View Curriculum |
Description
The DCF – Discounted Cash Flow for Beginners course provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the most widely used valuation methods in investing. Participants gain a solid understanding of DCF techniques from the ground up, building financial models and applying practical examples to reinforce learning.
The training covers key topics, including the application of DCF, its advantages and comparability with other valuation methods, projecting cash flows, calculating levered and unlevered betas, determining the cost of equity, the after-tax cost of debt, and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Participants also learn to estimate terminal value using the Gordon Growth model and the multiples method, discount cash flows at the WACC, derive per-share intrinsic value, conclude the valuation analysis, create share price sensitivity tables, and construct a football-field valuation.
By enrolling in this course, participants will:
- Learn to perform DCF valuations using real company financial statements.
- Understand how to calculate intrinsic per-share value.
- Master DCF valuation techniques and their practical application.
The Discounted Cash Flow model evaluates a company's cash flow projections based on assumptions about growth, market conditions, and risk. As a forward-looking approach, many inputs are estimates, meaning careful application is required to avoid potential valuation errors.
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic financial statements and terminology is recommended.
- A general awareness of investment and valuation principles will help in grasping course concepts more effectively.
Target Audience
- Financial analysts seeking to strengthen their valuation and investment skills.
- Students enrolled in degree, diploma, engineering, or commerce programs aiming to build a career in finance or the fixed-income market.
- Individuals pursuing or holding an MBA or BBA in Finance are seeking to enhance their practical knowledge and expertise.
