| Build institutional-grade comparable company analyses with operating metrics, valuation multiples, and statistical benchmarking in Excel/spreadsheet format.
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FIRST: Check for MCP data sources - If S&P Kensho MCP, FactSet MCP, or Daloopa MCP are available, use them exclusively for financial and trading information
DO NOT use web search if the above MCP data sources are available
ONLY if MCPs are unavailable: Then use Bloomberg Terminal, SEC EDGAR filings, or other institutional sources
NEVER use web search as a primary data source - it lacks the accuracy, audit trails, and reliability required for institutional-grade analysis
Why this matters: MCP sources provide verified, institutional-grade data with proper citations. Web search results can be outdated, inaccurate, or unreliable for financial analysis.
Overview
This skill teaches Claude to build institutional-grade comparable company analyses that combine operating metrics, valuation multiples, and statistical benchmarking. The output is a structured Excel/spreadsheet that enables informed investment decisions through peer comparison.
Reference Material & Contextualization:
An example comparable company analysis is provided in examples/comps_example.xlsx. When using this or other example files in this skill directory, use them intelligently:
Industry context: Big tech mega-caps need different metrics than emerging SaaS startups
Sector-specific needs: Add relevant metrics early (e.g., cloud ARR, enterprise customers, developer ecosystem for tech)
Company familiarity: Well-known companies may need less background, more focus on delta analysis
Decision type: M&A requires different emphasis than ongoing portfolio monitoring
Core principle: Use template principles (clear structure, statistical rigor, transparent formulas) but vary execution based on context. The goal is institutional-quality analysis, not institutional-looking templates.
User-provided examples and explicit preferences always take precedence over defaults.
Core Philosophy
"Build the right structure first, then let the data tell the story."
Start with headers that force strategic thinking about what matters, input clean data, build transparent formulas, and let statistics emerge automatically. A good comp should be immediately readable by someone who didn't build it.
Section 1: Document Structure & Setup
Header Block (Rows 1-3)
Row 1: [ANALYSIS TITLE] - COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS
Row 2: [List of Companies with Tickers] • [Company 1 (TICK1)] • [Company 2 (TICK2)] • [Company 3 (TICK3)]
Row 3: As of [Period] | All figures in [USD Millions/Billions] except per-share amounts and ratios
Why this matters: Establishes context immediately. Anyone opening this file knows what they're looking at, when it was created, and how to interpret the numbers.
Visual Convention Standards (OPTIONAL - User preferences and uploaded templates always override)
IMPORTANT: These are suggested defaults only. Always prioritize:
User's explicit formatting preferences
Formatting from any uploaded template files
Company/team style guides
These defaults (only if no other guidance provided)
Suggested Font & Typography:
Font family: Times New Roman (professional, readable, industry standard)
Font size: 11pt for data cells, 12pt for headers
Bold text: Section headers, company names, statistic labels
Columns that DON'T need statistics (size metrics):
Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income (absolute size varies by company scale)
Market Cap, Enterprise Value (not comparable across different-sized companies)
Note: Add one blank row between company data and statistics rows for visual separation. Do NOT add a "SECTOR STATISTICS" or "VALUATION STATISTICS" header row.
Why quartiles matter: They show distribution, not just average. A 75th percentile multiple tells you what "premium" companies trade at.
Debt/Equity - Leverage (for capital structure analysis)
Key Principle: Include 3-5 core multiples that matter for your industry. Don't include every possible metric just because you can.
Formula Examples
// Core multiples - always include these
EV/Revenue: =[Enterprise Value]/[LTM Revenue]
EV/EBITDA: =[Enterprise Value]/[LTM EBITDA]
P/E Ratio: =[Market Cap]/[Net Income]
// Optional multiples - include if data available
FCF Yield: =[LTM FCF]/[Market Cap]
PEG Ratio: =[P/E]/[Growth Rate %]
Cross-Reference Rule
CRITICAL: Valuation multiples MUST reference the operating metrics section. Never input the same raw data twice. If revenue is in C7, then EV/Revenue formula should reference C7.
Statistics Block
Same structure as operating section: Max, 75th, Median, 25th, Min for every metric. Add one blank row for visual separation between company data and statistics. Do NOT add a "VALUATION STATISTICS" header row.
Section 4: Notes & Methodology Documentation
Required Components
Data Sources & Quality:
Where did the data come from? (S&P Kensho MCP, FactSet MCP, Daloopa MCP, Bloomberg, SEC filings)
What period does it cover? (Q4 2024, audited figures)
How was it verified? (Cross-checked against 10-K/10-Q)
Note: Prioritize MCP data sources (S&P Kensho, FactSet, Daloopa) if available for better accuracy and traceability
Key Definitions:
EBITDA calculation method (Gross Profit + D&A, or Operating Income + D&A)
Free Cash Flow formula (Operating CF - CapEx)
Special metrics explained (Rule of 40, FCF Conversion)
Time period definitions (LTM, CAGR calculation periods)
Valuation Methodology:
How was Enterprise Value calculated? (Market Cap + Net Debt)
What growth rates were used? (Historical CAGR, forward estimates)
Any adjustments made? (One-time items excluded, normalized margins)
Analysis Framework:
What's the investment thesis? (Cloud/SaaS efficiency)
What metrics matter most? (Cash generation, capital efficiency)
How should readers interpret the statistics? (Quartiles provide context)
Section 5: Choosing the Right Metrics (Decision Framework)
Start with "What question am I answering?"
"Which company is undervalued?"
→ Focus on: EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, P/E, Market Cap
[ ] Formula auditing shows no errors (#DIV/0!, #REF!, #N/A)
Continuous Improvement
After completing a comp analysis, ask:
Did the statistics reveal unexpected insights?
Were there any data gaps that limited analysis?
Did stakeholders ask for metrics you didn't include?
How long did it take vs. how long should it take?
What would make this more useful next time?
The best comp analyses evolve with each iteration. Save templates, learn from feedback, and refine the structure based on what decision-makers actually use.
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