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Valuation of an Indian Tech Unicorn using DCF + Trading Comps

Target year: MMS Sem 3 (Valuation) AICTE: 3 credits · ~75 hrs Bloom: Analyze MU CBCS: FN302 Valuation / Corporate Finance II

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Build a complete valuation model for a recent Indian tech IPO (Zomato, PayTM, Nykaa, Mamaearth, Honasa) or a pre-IPO unicorn. Use 2 methods: DCF (5-year explicit + terminal value) + comparable trading multiples. Reconcile differences, identify implied scenarios, write investor-grade research note.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
CLO1: Build a complete 3-statement financial model.
CLO2: Apply DCF methodology with appropriate assumptions.
CLO3: Identify + adjust for one-time/non-recurring items.
CLO4: Construct comparable-trading-multiples valuation.
CLO5: Write a research-analyst-quality investor note.

Industry/societal relevance: Investment banking, equity research, PE/VC hiring at Goldman Sachs India, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Avendus, Kotak IB, ICICI Securities — all need DCF + comps fluency.

Milestones

1. Company + DRHP Analysis

15 marks 7d

Pick company. Read DRHP. Identify revenue drivers + risks. Submit summary memo.

2. 3-Statement Model

25 marks 14d

Build linked P&L + BS + CF for 5 years projection. Verify it balances.

3. DCF Valuation

20 marks 14d

Compute WACC, discount FCFE, calculate terminal value (Gordon + exit multiple). Sensitivity on g + WACC.

4. Trading Comps

20 marks 14d

5 comparable listed companies. Compute EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, P/E multiples. Apply to subject.

5. Investor Note + Defense

20 marks 19d

15-page research note. Recommendation (Buy/Hold/Sell) + target price. Oral defense to faculty.

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Skills you'll learn

DCF modelingComparable companies analysisCost of capital (WACC)Excel financial modelingEquity research writingIndustry analysis

Tools used

Excel (advanced — multi-sheet model with circular refs for WACC)Bloomberg / CapitalIQ / Screener.inS-1 filings (DRHP) from SEBI

Prerequisites

Corporate Finance; Investment Analysis; Excel advanced; willingness to read DRHP cover-to-cover

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