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Let’s Understand Why Tesla Owner Elon Musk Is No Longer Laughing About BYD…

By Andrew Stotz

I estimate BYD’s value at RMB277 per share, implying an upside of 30% from today’s price. This is derived from my DCF-based valuation using a WACC of 9.7% and a terminal growth rate of 3%.

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Equity Analysis: Art or Science?

By Andrew Stotz

I’ve seen a lot of equity analysts come and go throughout my 25 years in the business. I have seen…

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If I Pass the CFA Exam Will I Get Higher Pay?

If I Pass the CFA Exam Will I Get Higher Pay?

By Andrew Stotz

The CFA exams are favored as one of the top financial services qualifications to achieve—across the world. A common misconception…

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What to Expect on the CFA Level 1 Exam

By Andrew Stotz

Becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is now one of the most popular career choices in the investment world. The…

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Introducing the Valuation Master Class

By Andrew Stotz

The Right Tools When it comes to making crucial business and financial decisions, the savvy financial analyst wants the right…

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How to Value Cyclical Companies

By Valuation Master Class Student

Cyclical companies have different characteristics compared to non-cyclical companies. One of the main differences is that these companies have volatile earnings due to economic conditions.

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Valuation Master Class FAQ Index

By Andrew Stotz

Answers and guides to common questions and challenges that you face in the Valuation Master Class.

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Sector specific issues

By Andrew Stotz

All industry-related issues regarding your forecast. Common-sized P&L and Balance Sheet data will help put your forecast into perspective

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Abbreviations

By Andrew Stotz

Abbreviations you might encounter working with the ValueModel or any forecasting and valuation: WACC, COE, ROIC, DPR, CAPEX, FCFF, EPS…

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P&L Forecasting

By Andrew Stotz

Three things that really matter on “Profit and Loss statement” or what we also call “Income statement” in the US or “P&L” in the UK. First …

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