Redefining Financial Analysis
At lunarethosq, we don't just teach valuation techniques — we've spent over six years developing methodologies that challenge conventional approaches and deliver deeper insights into market dynamics.
Our Research Foundation
Most financial education programs rely on textbook theories and outdated case studies. We took a different path. Our approach emerged from analyzing over 2,800 real valuation scenarios across Australian and international markets, identifying patterns that traditional models often miss.
What makes our methodology unique isn't just the data volume — it's how we dissect market anomalies. When established valuation models predicted one outcome but markets moved differently, we investigated why. This led us to develop our proprietary Market Context Framework, which factors in behavioral economics and sector-specific variables that standard DCF models overlook.
- Integration of behavioral finance principles with quantitative analysis
- Real-time case study development from current market conditions
- Cross-sector validation techniques for improved accuracy
- Advanced sensitivity analysis beyond traditional scenario modeling
The Minds Behind the Method
Our team combines decades of front-line financial experience with academic rigor. We're not career educators — we're practicing analysts who happen to excel at teaching what actually works in today's markets.
Quantitative Modeling
Advanced statistical techniques that go beyond standard financial models to capture market complexity and timing factors.
Behavioral Integration
Understanding how psychological factors and market sentiment influence valuations in ways traditional analysis often misses.
Sector Specialization
Deep expertise across mining, technology, healthcare, and emerging sectors with Australia-specific market knowledge.
Caspian Rothwell
Director of Research Methodology
Former equity research director at two major Australian investment banks. Caspian developed our core valuation framework after noticing consistent gaps between academic theory and market reality. His background includes 12 years analyzing ASX-listed companies and developing proprietary screening models.
Orion Blackwater
Senior Valuation Strategist
Brings both buy-side and sell-side perspective with 15 years across hedge funds and corporate finance. Orion specializes in complex valuation scenarios and stress-testing models under various market conditions. His research on sector rotation patterns forms part of our advanced curriculum.