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Completely revised and updated, this edition is the ideal book on valuation for CEOs and corporate strategists. You'll gain an understanding of the vitality of today? The definitive source of information on all topics related to investment valuation tools and techniques Valuation is at the heart of any investment decision, whether that decision is buy, sell or hold.

But the pricing of many assets has become a more complex task in modern markets, especially after the recent financial crisis. In order to be successful at this endeavor, you must have a firm understanding of the proper valuation techniques.

One valuation book stands out as withstanding the test of time among investors and students of financial markets, Aswath Damodaran'sInvestment Valuation. Now completely revised and updated to reflect changing market conditions, this third edition comprehensively introduces investment professionals and students to the range of valuation models available and how to chose the right model for any given asset valuation scenario.

This edition includes valuation techniques for a whole host of real options, start-up firms, unconventional assets, distressed companies and private equity, and real estate. All examples have been updated and new material has been added. Fully revised to incorporate valuation lessons learned from the last five years, from the market crisis and emerging markets to new types of equity investments Includes valuation practices across the life cycle of companies and emphasizes value enhancement measures, such as EVA and CFROI Contains a new chapter on probabilistic valuation techniques such as decision trees and Monte Carlo Simulation Author Aswath Damodaran is regarded as one of the best educators and thinkers on the topic of investment valuation This indispensable guide is a must read for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of investment valuation and its methods.

With it, you can take the insights and advice of a recognized authority on the valuation process and immediately put them to work for you. One valuation book stands out as withstanding the test of time among students of financial markets and investors, Aswath Damodaran'sInvestment Valuation.

Now completely revised and updated to reflect changing market conditions, this third edition comprehensively introduces students and investment professionals to the range of valuation models available and how to chose the right model for any given asset valuation scenario.

There are other books out there that will provide you with most of the information in this book, but not with as much detail and explanation. Also, this book is written very well. It does a great job of keeping the student's interest and not sounding too dry most of the time. I bought this for one finance class, and have used it as a supplement in nearly all other finance classes. Every finance professor I have asked about Damodaran speaks very highly of him.

If you want a truly detailed yet practical analysis of valuation, then this is the book for you. I saw the author speak at a conference which prompted me to buy the book. His presentation and book nicely merge theory with practice -- too many valuation books are academic and don't deal with the real-life problems.

He seems to anticipate the types of real-life challenges you'll get and then tells you how to handle them about half the book addresses these 'loose ends' that aren't always covered in more basic valuation material. His web site is great for practitioners because you can download the raw numbers for thousands of companies and do the valuation steps he highlights in the book.

The book is mainly aimed at valuation practitioners and MBA sudents. The author assumes that the reader would have a fair idea about financial ratios, fundamentals etc. The best part of the book deals with valuation of special cases like cyclical firms, brands etc. It also provides great insights into valuation for takeovers and mergers. The author provides a usable framework for valuing intangibles in an acquisition target- what the different sources of synergy are and how to value each in a lucid framework.

Overall, a good book to gain a firm footing in investment valuation techniques. This is an excellent book. It serves as both a course in valuation as well as a useful reference tool. Clearly written the book presents in detail simple to complex DCF based models dividend discount model, free cashflow to equity and free cashflow to the firm.

This range of models deal with the complex valuation problem of variable growth. After presenting a model, its limitations and best uses are explained. Abundant examples are used to make the material clear.

The book also discusses special situations, e. At first glance this book might be mistaken for a 'cook book'. Lots of formulas and detailed examples of how to work them. But the pricing of many assets has become a more complex task in modern markets, especially after the.

Book s new emphasis is on corporate strategy and more difficult, qualitative valuation issues. Damodaran on Valuation, Study Guide. Damondaran on Valuation will not only convince you of the vitality of the many valuation models available to you, it will help ensure that you develop the acumen needed to select the right model for any valuation scenario. Written by a gifted teacher and respected valuation authority, Damodaran on Valuation.