Course Code: FIN355
Synopsis
Over the last decade, the equity market has evolved significantly, driven by the emergence of technology companies, the surge in ESG (Environmental, social, and corporate governance) investments, and heightened geopolitical risks. These novel developments bring new challenges to the analysis of equity securities. By embracing these evolving dynamics, this course aims to deliver students a thorough understanding of the principles and methodologies behind equity securities analysis, with a particular focus on asset valuation. Valuation stands as a pivotal factor in all investment choices, whether they involve buying, selling, or holding assets. This course will cover valuation models employed in equity markets, including both fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN
Topics
- Basics of equity analysis and valuation
- Estimating and categorising cash flows
- Estimating cost of capital in light of recent financial developments
- Growth stages of firms
- Estimating growth
- Estimating terminal value
- Dividend discount models
- Free cash flow models
- Residual income models
- Technical analysis
- Earnings multiples and revenue multiples
- Relative valuation models
Learning Outcome
- Examine the functionality of different valuation models
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of valuation models and judge when a valuation model is appropriate
- Calculate the value of a company’s shares and discuss the impact of recent financial developments on the valuation
- Categorise and estimate different sources of cash flows
- Analyse the competitive advantage, industry structure and sustainability of return for a company
- Implement the valuation models to analyse equity securities and create valuation reports