Equity Valuation and Analysis

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BAFI 5004
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Course ID
201812
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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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 examines companies from a fundamental perspective to determine the intrinsic value of stocks. Topics covered include fundamental analysis and growth estimation; discounted cash flow models, such as dividend discount and free cash flow models; relative valuation models, including price-earnings and price-book multiples; discount rate estimation; and the valuation of firms in financial distress, investments in other firms, and mergers and acquisitions.

  • Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
  • Relative Valuation
  • Special Valuation Cases

Course learning outcomes

  • Conduct valuations 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)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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