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In diesem Kurs gibt es 18 Module
Delve into advanced valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow models, financial statement analysis, forecasting, and performance measurement. Build expertise in applying rigorous valuation frameworks to assess company value and financial health.
This module explores key valuation frameworks used to assess company value, including discounted cash flow (DCF), economic profit-based models, and the adjusted-present-value (APV) approach. Learners will discover how to value both operating and nonoperating assets, account for capital structure effects like tax shields, and recognize common pitfalls in valuation methods. By the end, you'll be equipped to apply these models to real-world corporate valuation scenarios.
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1 Video8 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 44 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Valuing Operations•9 Minuten
Identifying and Valuing Nonoperating Assets•5 Minuten
Economic Profit-Based Valuation Models•4 Minuten
Adjusted-Present-Value Model•6 Minuten
Valuing Tax Shields and Other Capital Structure Effects•6 Minuten
Problematic Modifications to Discounted Cash Flow•5 Minuten
Summary•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Valuation Models and Financial Analysis•16 Minuten
Reorganizing the Financial Statements
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through reorganizing traditional financial statements to better assess a company's operating performance and value. You will explore key concepts such as free cash flow, invested capital, and NOPAT, and learn how to reconcile these figures for a comprehensive financial analysis. The module also covers advanced adjustments, including the treatment of operating leases and industry-specific items.
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1 Video9 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
9 Lektüren•Insgesamt 52 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Free Cash Flow: Key Concepts•9 Minuten
Computing Total Funds Invested•5 Minuten
Reconciling Total Funds Invested•5 Minuten
Calculating NOPAT•8 Minuten
Reconciliation to Net Income•6 Minuten
Cash Flow Available to Investors•5 Minuten
Operating Leases•5 Minuten
Other Advanced Adjustments•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Analyzing Financial Statements and Cash Flow Metrics•16 Minuten
Analyzing Performance
Modul 3•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through the process of evaluating a company's historical performance by examining key financial metrics such as return on invested capital (ROIC), revenue growth, and capital structure. Learners will explore how to decompose ROIC, analyze revenue trends, assess the impact of accounting changes, and interpret valuation metrics. By the end, participants will be equipped to assess a company's economic health and value drivers.
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1 Video6 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 32 Minuten
Introduction•5 Minuten
Decomposing ROIC to Develop an Integrated Perspective of Company Economics•7 Minuten
This module guides learners through the step-by-step process of building integrated financial forecasts, including revenue, income statement, and balance sheet projections. Learners will develop spreadsheet modeling skills, understand the logic behind forecasting key financial statements, and address advanced forecasting challenges such as nonfinancial drivers and inflation. By the end, participants will be able to construct robust financial models that support enterprise valuation.
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1 Video8 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 47 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Mechanics of Forecasting•5 Minuten
Step 2: Build the Revenue Forecast•5 Minuten
Step 3: Forecast the Income Statement•10 Minuten
Step 4: Forecast the Balance Sheet: Invested Capital and Nonoperating Assets•8 Minuten
Step 5: Reconcile the Balance Sheet with Investor Funds•5 Minuten
Advanced Forecasting•5 Minuten
Concluding Thoughts•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Forecasting Performance Fundamentals•16 Minuten
Estimating Continuing Value
Modul 5•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores the principles and practical methods for estimating a company's continuing value within the valuation process. Learners will examine two-stage and multistage models, understand the impact of forecast length, and evaluate alternative approaches to continuing value estimation. The module also addresses common misconceptions and the importance of economic fundamentals in valuation.
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1 Video6 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 31 Minuten
Introduction•7 Minuten
Two-Stage Continuing-Value Models•3 Minuten
Why Forecast Length Doesn't Affect a Company's Value•6 Minuten
Why Value Isn't Just from Continuing Value•5 Minuten
Other Approaches to Continuing Value•6 Minuten
Closing Thoughts•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Valuation Concepts and Continuing Value•16 Minuten
Estimating the Cost of Capital
Modul 6•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through the process of estimating a company's cost of capital, including both equity and debt components. You will explore methods for adjusting for company and industry risk, calculating after-tax cost of debt, and determining appropriate capital structure weights for WACC calculations. By the end, you'll be able to contextualize a firm's capital structure against industry peers.
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1 Video8 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 59 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Estimating the Cost of Equity•13 Minuten
Adjust for Industry/Company Risk•17 Minuten
Estimating the After-Tax Cost of Debt•5 Minuten
Cost of Below-Investment-Grade Debt•4 Minuten
Forecasting Target Capital Structure to Weight WACC Components•7 Minuten
Capital Structure of Peer Companies•4 Minuten
Review Questions•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Cost of Capital Fundamentals•16 Minuten
Moving from Enterprise Value to Value per Share
Modul 7•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through the process of transitioning from enterprise value to calculating value per share, including the treatment of nonoperating assets, debt, hybrid securities, and employee stock options. You will gain practical skills in adjusting for various financial claims and accurately estimating equity value and per-share valuation. The module emphasizes real-world considerations in corporate valuation and shareholder analysis.
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1 Video8 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 41 Minuten
Introduction•4 Minuten
Valuing Nonoperating Assets•7 Minuten
Loans to Other Companies•6 Minuten
Valuing Interest-Bearing Debt•4 Minuten
Valuing Debt Equivalents•4 Minuten
Valuing Hybrid Securities and Noncontrolling Interests•7 Minuten
Employee Stock Options•5 Minuten
Estimating Value per Share•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Enterprise Value and Equity Valuation Concepts•16 Minuten
Analyzing the Results
Modul 8•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through validating and interpreting the results of a financial valuation model. You will explore techniques for checking model accuracy, assessing plausibility against market data, and using scenario analysis to understand the impact of different assumptions. By the end, you'll be equipped to critically evaluate and refine your valuation outcomes.
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1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Are the Results Plausible?•4 Minuten
Creating Scenarios•6 Minuten
The Art of Valuation•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Analyzing Valuation Sensitivity and Financial Models•16 Minuten
Using Multiples
Modul 9•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores the use of valuation multiples as a practical tool for assessing company value, including how to select appropriate peer groups, adjust for nonoperating items, and choose between different financial metrics such as EBITA and EBITDA. Learners will gain insights into the strengths and limitations of various multiples and how to apply them thoughtfully in real-world scenarios.
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1 Video9 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
9 Lektüren•Insgesamt 44 Minuten
Introduction•4 Minuten
Value Multibusiness Companies as a Sum of Their Parts•5 Minuten
Use Net Enterprise Value Divided by Adjusted EBITA or NOPAT•6 Minuten
Choosing between EBITA and EBITDA•6 Minuten
Adjust for Nonoperating Items•5 Minuten
Use the Right Peer Group•5 Minuten
PEG Ratio•4 Minuten
Multiples Based on Operating Metrics•5 Minuten
Summary•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Valuation Multiples and Financial Analysis•16 Minuten
Valuation by Parts
Modul 10•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores how to value companies with multiple business units by constructing stand-alone financial statements, understanding the role of financial subsidiaries, and determining appropriate costs of capital for each segment. Learners will gain practical skills in segment-level financial analysis and valuation techniques used by industry professionals.
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1 Video5 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Introduction•8 Minuten
Building Business Unit Financial Statements•6 Minuten
Understanding Financial Subsidiaries•5 Minuten
Cost of Capital•7 Minuten
Summary•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Valuation by Parts and Financial Metrics•16 Minuten
Taxes
Modul 11•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module guides learners through the process of reorganizing financial statements to accurately estimate operating and cash taxes for valuation purposes. You will explore how to interpret public tax disclosures, adjust for deferred taxes, and incorporate these elements into free cash flow calculations. By the end, you'll understand how taxes impact valuation models and financial analysis.
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1 Video5 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 25 Minuten
Introduction•5 Minuten
Using Public Statements to Estimate Operating Taxes•6 Minuten
Converting Operating Taxes to Operating Cash Taxes•6 Minuten
Deferred Taxes on the Reorganized Balance Sheet•3 Minuten
Valuing Deferred Taxes•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Taxes and Financial Reporting•16 Minuten
Nonoperating Items, Provisions, and Reserves
Modul 12•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores how to identify and interpret nonoperating items, provisions, and reserves within financial statements. Learners will discover techniques for uncovering hidden one-time charges and understand the implications of provisions on taxes and company valuation. By the end, you'll be able to analyze the impact of these items on free cash flow projections.
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1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 26 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Searching the Notes for Hidden One-Time Items•9 Minuten
Provisions and Their Corresponding Reserves•8 Minuten
Provisions and Taxes•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Accounting Treatment of Nonoperating Items and Provisions•16 Minuten
Leases
Modul 13•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores how companies account for and value operating leases, including their impact on financial statements and enterprise valuation. Learners will examine methods for adjusting financial data to reflect lease obligations and compare alternative approaches to lease capitalization. By the end, you'll understand how leases influence both enterprise and equity value calculations.
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1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 20 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Valuing a Company with Operating Leases•6 Minuten
Moving from Enterprise Value to Equity Value•4 Minuten
An Alternative Method for Valuing Operating Leases•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Lease Accounting and Financial Impact•16 Minuten
Retirement Obligations
Modul 14•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores the structure and implications of retirement benefit obligations, including how pension expenses are reported and analyzed in financial statements. Learners will also examine the impact of pensions on a company's cost of capital and understand the process of estimating and adjusting industry beta for valuation purposes.
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1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 18 Minuten
Introduction•5 Minuten
Reorganizing the Income Statement•4 Minuten
Pensions and the Cost of Capital•5 Minuten
Relevering Beta to Estimate the Cost of Equity•4 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Retirement Obligations and Corporate Finance•16 Minuten
Measuring Performance in Capital-Light Businesses
Modul 15•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores how to measure financial performance in businesses that require minimal capital investment, with a focus on return on invested capital (ROIC) and its limitations. Learners will examine the impact of capitalizing intangible investments like R&D and understand alternative metrics for evaluating value creation in capital-light industries.
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1 Video6 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 24 Minuten
Introduction•4 Minuten
Example: Capitalizing R&D Expenses•5 Minuten
Interpreting Return on Capital, Including Capitalized Expenses•4 Minuten
When Businesses Need Little or No Capital•4 Minuten
Economic Profit as a Key Value Metric•5 Minuten
Summary•2 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Evaluating Performance Metrics in Capital-Light Operations•16 Minuten
Alternative Ways to Measure Return on Capital
Modul 16•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores alternative methods for measuring return on capital, focusing on the differences between traditional and cash flow-based approaches. Learners will examine the calculation and interpretation of CFROI versus ROIC, and consider practical implications for investment decision-making. By the end, you'll understand how these metrics impact value assessment and capital allocation.
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1 Video3 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
3 Lektüren•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
Introduction•5 Minuten
When CFROI Equals IRR•5 Minuten
Practical Considerations•5 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Evaluating Return on Capital Metrics•16 Minuten
Inflation
Modul 17•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores the challenges of analyzing and forecasting company financials in high-inflation environments. Learners will discover how inflation distorts financial statements and learn practical methods for adjusting projections and valuations to account for inflationary effects.
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1 Video4 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
4 Lektüren•Insgesamt 19 Minuten
Introduction•8 Minuten
Historical Analysis in Times of High Inflation•5 Minuten
Step 2: Build Financial Statements in Nominal Terms•4 Minuten
Summary•2 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 16 Minuten
Inflation and Financial Implications•16 Minuten
Cross-Border Valuation
Modul 18•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module explores the unique challenges and best practices for valuing businesses across borders, including how to estimate cost of capital in different currencies, address foreign-currency risk, and interpret translated financial statements. Learners will gain practical skills for applying valuation methods consistently in international contexts and understanding the impact of accounting standards like IFRS and US GAAP.
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1 Video6 Lektüren1 Aufgabe
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1 Video•Insgesamt 1 Minute
Overview•1 Minute
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Introduction•6 Minuten
Estimating the Cost of Capital•8 Minuten
Applying a Domestic- or Foreign-Capital WACC•4 Minuten
Incorporating Foreign-Currency Risk in the Valuation•4 Minuten
Using Translated Foreign-Currency Financial Statements•5 Minuten
Summary•3 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 14 Minuten
International Financial Valuation and Translation•14 Minuten
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