Equity Valuation and Analysis

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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BAFI 5004
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Course ID
201812
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Management
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course analyses companies from a fundamental perspective to derive the intrinsic value of stocks. Topics include discounted cash flow models, such as dividend discount models and free cash flow models; relative valuation models, including price-earnings and price-to-book multiples; forecasting of earnings and cash flows; estimation of growth; calculation of the discount rate; and the valuation of firms in financial distress, firms investing in other companies, and those involved in mergers and acquisitions. 

  • Dividend Discount Model Valuation
  • Free Cash Flow Model Valuation 
  • Relative valuation and Special valuation cases

Course learning outcomes

  • Conduct stock valuation based on the discounted cash flow method
  • Perform a relative valuation for a company
  • Utilise the techniques in valuing mergers and acquisitions
  • Apply the methodologies in valuing firms in financial distress and equity investment in other firms
  • Critically analyse publicly available information and write a stock valuation report

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed ECON5001 Economic Principles

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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