M&A homework question

Background: I'm currently an associate at an accounting firm within their assurance services department. Trying to switch to finance specifically M&A.

I got past the first round for an M&A firm. The second round is a homework assignment. Since I'm not too familiar with the terminologies/methodologies I was wondering if you guys could help me understand what this question is asking:

"We would like you to do a one-page financial overview on PC Connection (PCCC). Is it fully priced, fairly priced or inadequately priced vs. its peer group? (NOTE: This is not intended as a stock market valuation, it’s based on transaction and public comps.)"

I'm assuming I have to use some type of valuation methodology but not sure which one. It says not stock market valuation but rather transaction and public comps based. Could you guys provide an example of this? Having difficulty finding relevant info online.

 

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