Stock Market Investing and Equity Valuation
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Stock Market Investing and Equity Valuation
This course is part of Investment and Portfolio Management Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Analyze company financials and evaluate equity market investment opportunities.
Apply valuation techniques including DCF, P/E, PB, and PEG ratio analysis.
Develop disciplined stock investing strategies using financial data and research.
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May 2026
16 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn how to analyze stocks, evaluate company financials, and apply valuation techniques to make informed investment decisions in equity markets. This course provides practical skills in financial statement analysis, forecasting, valuation modeling, and disciplined investing strategies used by successful investors and analysts.
The course begins with the foundations of stock market investing, including portfolio construction, equity market concepts, and the principles of fundamental analysis. Learners will build a strong understanding of how investors evaluate businesses and identify long-term investment opportunities. As the course progresses, learners examine financial statements, company performance metrics, and Excel-based financial analysis techniques. The course focuses on interpreting income statements, understanding key financial indicators, and applying structured analysis methods to support data-driven investment decisions. Advanced modules focus on financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), P/E ratio, PB ratio, and PEG ratio analysis. Learners will understand how to estimate intrinsic value, compare companies, and evaluate investment opportunities using practical frameworks and real company examples. What makes this course unique is its hands-on, application-focused approach that combines Excel-based analysis, real-world company case studies, and disciplined investment frameworks into one structured learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be able to independently analyze stocks, evaluate financial reports critically, apply valuation models confidently, and develop long-term investment strategies grounded in fundamental analysis.
This module introduces the fundamentals of stock market investing, including portfolio construction, equity concepts, and the principles of fundamental analysis, enabling learners to build a strong foundation for evaluating investment opportunities.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 45 minutes
- Introduction to Stock Market Investmentβ’4 minutes
- Ideal Portfolioβ’7 minutes
- What are Equitiesβ’4 minutes
- Defintion of Fundamental Analysisβ’3 minutes
- Factors of Fundamental Analysisβ’5 minutes
- Example-Salesforceβ’10 minutes
- Example-Salesforce Continueβ’5 minutes
- Common Financial Termsβ’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Stock Market Investingβ’30 minutes
- Getting Started with Investingβ’10 minutes
- Understanding Equities & Analysis Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Real-World Fundamentals & Key Termsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on interpreting financial statements, analyzing company performance using Excel, and understanding key financial metrics to support data-driven investment decisions.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 67 minutes
- Looking up Annual Reportβ’11 minutes
- Understanding Summary Financialsβ’8 minutes
- Understanding Summary Financials Continueβ’8 minutes
- Income Statement in Excelβ’12 minutes
- Income Statement in Excel Continueβ’4 minutes
- More on Income Statement in Excelβ’6 minutes
- Apple Financials in Excelβ’14 minutes
- DCF Valuation Introβ’4 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Financial Statements & Company Analysisβ’30 minutes
- Exploring Financial Reportsβ’10 minutes
- Income Statement Deep Diveβ’10 minutes
- Practical Financial Analysisβ’10 minutes
This module covers financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and valuation methods such as DCF, enabling learners to estimate intrinsic value and make informed investment recommendations.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 87 minutes
- Plotting Historical Financialsβ’13 minutes
- Assumptions on Financial Projectionsβ’14 minutes
- Terminal Growthβ’14 minutes
- Terminal Growth Continuedβ’9 minutes
- Recommendationβ’12 minutes
- Asset and Income Based Valuationβ’9 minutes
- Price Earnings Ratioβ’9 minutes
- Price Earnings Ratio Continueβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Valuation Techniques & Forecastingβ’30 minutes
- Financial Modeling & Projectionsβ’10 minutes
- Terminal Value & Investment Decisionsβ’10 minutes
- Valuation Methods & Ratiosβ’10 minutes
This module explores advanced valuation ratios, research-based investing, and strategic decision-making, equipping learners with practical tools for disciplined and informed equity investing.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 84 minutes
- PB and PEG Ratioβ’9 minutes
- Relative valuation - Practical Examplesβ’8 minutes
- Relative valuation - Practical Examples Continueβ’14 minutes
- Data Sourcesβ’10 minutes
- Research Reportsβ’12 minutes
- Research Reports Continueβ’5 minutes
- Summaryβ’12 minutes
- Secret Sauceβ’13 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Advanced Valuation & Investment Strategyβ’30 minutes
- Advanced Valuation Ratiosβ’10 minutes
- Research & Data-Driven Investingβ’10 minutes
- Final Insights & Strategy Secretsβ’10 minutes
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