The Little Book of Valuation
How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit
By Aswath Damodaran | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
Guide to making accurate business valuations based on investing metrics that matter
In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides readers through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation assessments, avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes along the way.
From widespread misunderstandings to undeniable truths in valuation, the author covers exactly where to turn your attention to when assessing a company's value based on a myriad of factors, with stories and real examples included throughout to prepare you for any modern investing challenge you may find yourself facing. You'll also learn:
- Simple but extremely effective valuation tools and formulas for success
- The complex relationship between assets, debt, equity, and business value
- Special market considerations regarding valuation that require a dynamic approach
Rather than relying on third-party sources—often drawing from the same public information that you have access to, but getting it wrong—The Little Book of Valuation, Updated Edition gives readers all the insight and practical tools they need to cut through the noise and arrive at their own accurate valuations, pick profitable stocks, and establish successful long-term portfolios.
Editions of The Little Book of Valuation
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781394244409
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394245062
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394245055
Read an Excerpt
Guide to making accurate business valuations based on investing metrics that matter
In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides readers through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation assessments, avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes along the way.
From widespread misunderstandings to undeniable truths in valuation, the author covers exactly where to turn your attention to when assessing a company's value based on a myriad of factors, with stories and real examples included throughout to prepare you for any modern investing challenge you may find yourself facing. You'll also learn:
- Simple but extremely effective valuation tools and formulas for success
- The complex relationship between assets, debt, equity, and business value
- Special market considerations regarding valuation that require a dynamic approach
Rather than relying on third-party sources—often drawing from the same public information that you have access to, but getting it wrong—The Little Book of Valuation, Updated Edition gives readers all the insight and practical tools they need to cut through the noise and arrive at their own accurate valuations, pick profitable stocks, and establish successful long-term portfolios.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Book of Valuation about?
Guide to making accurate business valuations based on investing metrics that matter
In The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock, and Profit, professor and economist Aswath Damodaran guides readers through the fundamentals and step-by-step process of picking winning companies to invest in. In the book, you'll learn how to make your own accurate valuation assessments, avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes along the way.
From widespread misunderstandings to undeniable truths in valuation, the author covers exactly where to turn your attention to when assessing a company's value based on a myriad of factors, with stories and real examples included throughout to prepare you for any modern investing challenge you may find yourself facing. You'll also learn:
- Simple but extremely effective valuation tools and formulas for success
- The complex relationship between assets, debt, equity, and business value
- Special market considerations regarding valuation that require a dynamic approach
Rather than relying on third-party sources—often drawing from the same public information that you have access to, but getting it wrong—The Little Book of Valuation, Updated Edition gives readers all the insight and practical tools they need to cut through the noise and arrive at their own accurate valuations, pick profitable stocks, and establish successful long-term portfolios.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Little Book of Valuation?
Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Finance and accounting > Finance and the finance industry > Corporate finance
Where can I read a sample of The Little Book of Valuation?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781394244409
Is The Little Book of Valuation part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Little Books. Big Profits
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Little Book of Valuation?
Aswath Damodaran
Who is the Publisher of the book The Little Book of Valuation?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Little Book of Valuation is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781394244409) and ebook(ISBN 9781394245062) and ebook(ISBN 9781394245055)
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