Equity Research Analyst Interview Questions

Interview Questions for Equity Research Analyst

What is the difference between an associate and an analyst in Equity Research?

Difference between Equity Value and Enterprise Value

Describe the Equity Research structure?

What is the structure of Investment Banking in Equity Research?

Turnover Ratios

• Inventory Turnover
• Receivables Turnover
• Days Receivables
• Accounts Payable Turnover
• Days Payable
• Days Inventory
• Cash Conversion Cycle

What skills are important to become a successful Research Analyst?

What is Financial Modeling?

What is the company’s viewpoint on dividend and buyback policies?

How do you do a Discounted Cash Flow analysis in Equity Research?

Explain Gordon Growth Model

Define Earning season

What is the purpose of equity research?

What is the purpose of carrying out Sensitivity Analysis?

How do you value a stock?

What are the most common multiples used in valuation?

Why should we unlever beta?

What is the difference between Trailing PE and Forward PE?