company analysis300-Level (Upper Division)intermediate

Fundamental Analysis: How to Value Any Company

Professional fundamental analysis and company valuation course.

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Certification Included

Certified Fundamental Investment Analyst (CFIA)

Lifetime access to all lessons
Certificate of completion
AI-powered lesson audio narration
Quizzes and progress tracking
Community forum access

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What You'll Learn

How to read a 10-K like a Wall Street analyst
DCF valuation: build a model from scratch
Comparable company analysis (comps) and precedent transactions
Moat analysis: identifying businesses with durable competitive advantages
Earnings call analysis and management quality assessment
Building a complete equity research report

Academic Learning Objectives

Aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy for measurable educational outcomes

  1. 1Analyze financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) with professional rigor
  2. 2Apply DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction valuation methodologies
  3. 3Evaluate business quality using moat analysis, competitive positioning, and management assessment
  4. 4Construct a complete equity research report with buy/sell/hold recommendation
  5. 5Interpret earnings calls, 10-K filings, and SEC disclosures for investment insights
  6. 6Assess industry dynamics, Porter's Five Forces, and sector-specific valuation metrics
  7. 7Develop a systematic stock screening and research process for portfolio construction

Full Course Syllabus

5 modules · 25 lessons total

Income Statement Deep Dive
Balance Sheet Mastery
Cash Flow Statement Analysis
Financial Ratio Analysis
Red Flags and Accounting Manipulation

Who This Course Is For

Serious investors, aspiring financial analysts, and entrepreneurs who want to understand the true intrinsic value of any business.

Prerequisites

  • Completion of Stock Market Mastery
  • Basic accounting knowledge helpful

Academic Details

Level300-Level (Upper Division)
Credit Hours4 hours
Duration6 weeks
Lessons18 lessons
Difficultyintermediate

Professional Alignment

This course prepares you for:

CFA® Level I & II Equity Analysis
Series 86/87 (Research Analyst)
CFP® Investment Analysis Module

Earn Your Certification

Certified Fundamental Investment Analyst (CFIA)

Complete all lessons and pass the final exam to earn your Profit More Academy™ certification. Scaler members receive elite certification credentials.

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