Visualisation plan de cours
2026 / 2027
EM3E5M21
Financial Analysis
Programme
PGE PGE5 Finance
Semestre
A
Coefficient
2
Volume horaire
Face à face : 18 H
Travail personnel indicatif : 36 H
Discipline
Finance
Nombre de places
45
Cours ouvert aux étudiants visitants
Oui
Langue d'enseignement
Anglais
Responsable
LEFEBVRE
Liste des intervenants
| Intervenant(s) | Volume horaire | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivien LEFEBVRE | vivien.lefebvre@em-strasbourg.eu | 18 h CM |
Discipline
Finance
Descriptif
The course provides an overview of the key concepts used to conduct a financial and stock market analysis. The introduction points out the growing importance of reliable financial statements in a globalization context. The first part covers the financial accounts. The second part covers the most frequently used measures and techniques to conduct a financial accounts' analysis. In this section, particular attention is paid to value creation for shareholders. The last part covers the tools and techniques used to conduct a stock market analysis.Students are expected to participate actively during the class.
MAC
Auditer et évaluer des pratiques managériales/Audit and evaluate managerial practices
5 ECTS
Contribution pédagogique du cours au programme
Develop impactful management using the latest knowledge and tools in the fields of management |
|---|
| Determine a strategic and managerial vision in a complex, uncertain and changing environment |
| Evaluate sustainable managerial practices using managerial concepts and instruments as well as digital tools |
| Design solutions adapted to organizational problems by applying relevant methodologies |
Develop advanced managerial skills for responsible leadership |
| Recommend critical decision making to drive change in organizations |
Practice impactful management in a multicultural and international environment, driven by a "European mindset" |
| Communicate in a professional context in (foreign) languages, in writing and/or orally |
| Formulate solutions to organizational challenges in a multicultural and international context, driven by a "European mindset" |
Organisation pédagogique
Face-to-face
- Lectures- Tutorials
- E-learning
Objectifs pédagogiques - COGNITIVE DOMAIN
A l'issue du cours, l'étudiant(e) devrait être capable de / d'...
- Explain the growing importance of effective accounting systems and reliable financial documents in the context of an accelerated globalization.
- Analyze the accounting ratios and stock market indicators to point out the strengths and weaknesses of a financial situation
- assess financial risks (liquidity ratio, gearing ratio) to point out certain areas of necessary adjustments such as high financial leverage and distinguish between high returns driven by risk and true value creation
- evaluate a firm's stock market performance and dividend policy.
- assess the role of acquisitions (external growth) on firm performance
Objectifs pédagogiques — Objectifs de développement durable (ODD)
ODD portés par la politique RSO de l'EM.
Plan / Sommaire
Introduction: Accounting and financial statements as a source of information for decision makers
Chapter 1: Financial statements analysis
1. Income statement
2. Balance sheet
3. Cash flow statement
Chapter 2: Efficiency, profitability, and risk indicators
1. Profitability and efficiency analysis
2. Profitability and value creation
3. Financial risk and leverage
Chapter 3: Market-based indicators
1. Equity, shares, and stock markets indicators
2. Company value and multiples
Chapter 1: Financial statements analysis
1. Income statement
2. Balance sheet
3. Cash flow statement
Chapter 2: Efficiency, profitability, and risk indicators
1. Profitability and efficiency analysis
2. Profitability and value creation
3. Financial risk and leverage
Chapter 3: Market-based indicators
1. Equity, shares, and stock markets indicators
2. Company value and multiples
Prérequis nécessaires
Connaissances en / Notions clés à maîtriser
Basic knowledge in - accounting (revenues and expenses, assets and liabilities) - corporate finance (time value of money concepts, net present value, internal rate of return, capital asset pricing model and weighted average cost of capital)Supports pédagogiques
Mandatory tools for the course
- Computer- Calculator
Documents in all formats
- Case studies/texts- Worksheets
Moodle platform
- Upload of class documentsAdossement à la recherche
Bibliographie/références académiques
Vernimmen, P., Quiry, P., Dallochio, M., Le Fur, Y., Salvi, A. (2017). Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice. John Wiley & Sons. 5th edition lettre VERNIMMEN: http://www.vernimmen.net/html/lettre/index.phpTravaux de recherche de l'EM
LEFEBVRE V. (2022). Performance, working capital management, and the liability of smallness: A question of opportunity costs?. Journal of Small Business Management, 60 (n° 3) HAMELIN A., LEFEBVRE V., WEILL L. (2022). No Debt, No Performance? CEO Gender Matters. Economics Letters, 219 LEFEBVRE V. (2021). Zero-debt capital structure and the firm life cycle: empirical evidence from privately held SMEs. Venture Capital: An International Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance, 23 (n° 4)Modalités d'évaluation
Liste des modalités d'évaluation
Evaluation finale 1
Semaine d'examens
Compétence mesurée
ILO1.1-PGE, ILO1.3-PGE, ILO2.2-PGE, ILO2.3-PGE, ILO4.1-PGE
Seconde chance
Semaine d'examens
Compétence mesurée
ILO1.1-PGE, ILO1.3-PGE, ILO2.2-PGE, ILO2.3-PGE, ILO4.1-PGE