Valuation Techniques: Forecasting, and Performance Analysis
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Valuation Techniques: Forecasting, and Performance Analysis
This course is part of Corporate Valuation and Financial Analysis Specialization
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What you'll learn
Build and apply DCF, APV, and economic profit models to value companies .
Forecast financial performance and estimate continuing value using key assumptions.
Analyse financial statements, scenarios, and multiples to assess company value.
Skills you'll gain
- Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Corporate Finance
- Return On Investment
- Business Valuation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Revenue Forecasting
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flows
- Performance Analysis
- Capital Expenditure
- Financial Forecasting
- Cost Estimation
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- International Finance
- Business Economics
- Estimation
- Financial Statements
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
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May 2026
18 assignments
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There are 18 modules in this course
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 course covers the practical application of valuation models, such as economic profit-based and adjusted-present-value approaches, and guides learners through reorganizing financial statements for analysis. Topics include forecasting company performance, estimating continuing value, calculating the cost of capital, and moving from enterprise value to value per share. Learners will also explore scenario analysis, the use of multiples, and valuation by business segments, equipping them with the tools to conduct comprehensive company valuations. Through a blend of conceptual explanations and applied financial analysis, the course enables learners to master valuation techniques and interpret financial data. Interactive content and assessments support the development of analytical skills essential for effective valuation. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. Learners are encouraged to complete part 1 before they undertake this course. From Valuation Copyright Β© 1990, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 by McKinsey & Company. All rights reserved. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 44 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Valuing Operationsβ’9 minutes
- Identifying and Valuing Nonoperating Assetsβ’5 minutes
- Economic Profit-Based Valuation Modelsβ’4 minutes
- Adjusted-Present-Value Modelβ’6 minutes
- Valuing Tax Shields and Other Capital Structure Effectsβ’6 minutes
- Problematic Modifications to Discounted Cash Flowβ’5 minutes
- Summaryβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Valuation Models and Financial Analysisβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
9 readingsβ’Total 52 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Free Cash Flow: Key Conceptsβ’9 minutes
- Computing Total Funds Investedβ’5 minutes
- Reconciling Total Funds Investedβ’5 minutes
- Calculating NOPATβ’8 minutes
- Reconciliation to Net Incomeβ’6 minutes
- Cash Flow Available to Investorsβ’5 minutes
- Operating Leasesβ’5 minutes
- Other Advanced Adjustmentsβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Analyzing Financial Statements and Cash Flow Metricsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
6 readingsβ’Total 32 minutes
- Introductionβ’5 minutes
- Decomposing ROIC to Develop an Integrated Perspective of Company Economicsβ’7 minutes
- Analyzing Revenue Growthβ’6 minutes
- Accounting Changes and Irregularitiesβ’4 minutes
- Credit Health and Capital Structureβ’6 minutes
- Valuation Metricsβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Analyzing Financial Performance Driversβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 47 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Mechanics of Forecastingβ’5 minutes
- Step 2: Build the Revenue Forecastβ’5 minutes
- Step 3: Forecast the Income Statementβ’10 minutes
- Step 4: Forecast the Balance Sheet: Invested Capital and Nonoperating Assetsβ’8 minutes
- Step 5: Reconcile the Balance Sheet with Investor Fundsβ’5 minutes
- Advanced Forecastingβ’5 minutes
- Concluding Thoughtsβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Forecasting Performance Fundamentalsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
6 readingsβ’Total 31 minutes
- Introductionβ’7 minutes
- Two-Stage Continuing-Value Modelsβ’3 minutes
- Why Forecast Length Doesn't Affect a Company's Valueβ’6 minutes
- Why Value Isn't Just from Continuing Valueβ’5 minutes
- Other Approaches to Continuing Valueβ’6 minutes
- Closing Thoughtsβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Valuation Concepts and Continuing Valueβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 59 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Estimating the Cost of Equityβ’13 minutes
- Adjust for Industry/Company Riskβ’17 minutes
- Estimating the After-Tax Cost of Debtβ’5 minutes
- Cost of Below-Investment-Grade Debtβ’4 minutes
- Forecasting Target Capital Structure to Weight WACC Componentsβ’7 minutes
- Capital Structure of Peer Companiesβ’4 minutes
- Review Questionsβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Cost of Capital Fundamentalsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video8 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
8 readingsβ’Total 41 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Valuing Nonoperating Assetsβ’7 minutes
- Loans to Other Companiesβ’6 minutes
- Valuing Interest-Bearing Debtβ’4 minutes
- Valuing Debt Equivalentsβ’4 minutes
- Valuing Hybrid Securities and Noncontrolling Interestsβ’7 minutes
- Employee Stock Optionsβ’5 minutes
- Estimating Value per Shareβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Enterprise Value and Equity Valuation Conceptsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Are the Results Plausible?β’4 minutes
- Creating Scenariosβ’6 minutes
- The Art of Valuationβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Analyzing Valuation Sensitivity and Financial Modelsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
9 readingsβ’Total 44 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Value Multibusiness Companies as a Sum of Their Partsβ’5 minutes
- Use Net Enterprise Value Divided by Adjusted EBITA or NOPATβ’6 minutes
- Choosing between EBITA and EBITDAβ’6 minutes
- Adjust for Nonoperating Itemsβ’5 minutes
- Use the Right Peer Groupβ’5 minutes
- PEG Ratioβ’4 minutes
- Multiples Based on Operating Metricsβ’5 minutes
- Summaryβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Valuation Multiples and Financial Analysisβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
5 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Introductionβ’8 minutes
- Building Business Unit Financial Statementsβ’6 minutes
- Understanding Financial Subsidiariesβ’5 minutes
- Cost of Capitalβ’7 minutes
- Summaryβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Valuation by Parts and Financial Metricsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
5 readingsβ’Total 25 minutes
- Introductionβ’5 minutes
- Using Public Statements to Estimate Operating Taxesβ’6 minutes
- Converting Operating Taxes to Operating Cash Taxesβ’6 minutes
- Deferred Taxes on the Reorganized Balance Sheetβ’3 minutes
- Valuing Deferred Taxesβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Taxes and Financial Reportingβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 26 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Searching the Notes for Hidden One-Time Itemsβ’9 minutes
- Provisions and Their Corresponding Reservesβ’8 minutes
- Provisions and Taxesβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Accounting Treatment of Nonoperating Items and Provisionsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 20 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Valuing a Company with Operating Leasesβ’6 minutes
- Moving from Enterprise Value to Equity Valueβ’4 minutes
- An Alternative Method for Valuing Operating Leasesβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Lease Accounting and Financial Impactβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 18 minutes
- Introductionβ’5 minutes
- Reorganizing the Income Statementβ’4 minutes
- Pensions and the Cost of Capitalβ’5 minutes
- Relevering Beta to Estimate the Cost of Equityβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Retirement Obligations and Corporate Financeβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
6 readingsβ’Total 24 minutes
- Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Example: Capitalizing R&D Expensesβ’5 minutes
- Interpreting Return on Capital, Including Capitalized Expensesβ’4 minutes
- When Businesses Need Little or No Capitalβ’4 minutes
- Economic Profit as a Key Value Metricβ’5 minutes
- Summaryβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Evaluating Performance Metrics in Capital-Light Operationsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
3 readingsβ’Total 15 minutes
- Introductionβ’5 minutes
- When CFROI Equals IRRβ’5 minutes
- Practical Considerationsβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Evaluating Return on Capital Metricsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
4 readingsβ’Total 19 minutes
- Introductionβ’8 minutes
- Historical Analysis in Times of High Inflationβ’5 minutes
- Step 2: Build Financial Statements in Nominal Termsβ’4 minutes
- Summaryβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 16 minutes
- Inflation and Financial Implicationsβ’16 minutes
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.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 1 minute
- Overviewβ’1 minute
6 readingsβ’Total 30 minutes
- Introductionβ’6 minutes
- Estimating the Cost of Capitalβ’8 minutes
- Applying a Domestic- or Foreign-Capital WACCβ’4 minutes
- Incorporating Foreign-Currency Risk in the Valuationβ’4 minutes
- Using Translated Foreign-Currency Financial Statementsβ’5 minutes
- Summaryβ’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 14 minutes
- International Financial Valuation and Translationβ’14 minutes
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