Investment Valuation, University Edition: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of any Asset Aswath Damodaran is an English-language textbook focused on investment valuation. This reference work provides solid insights into valuation methods and is intended for students in higher education.
This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of valuation techniques for various assets, such as start-ups, unconventional assets, distressed companies, private equity, and real estate. The book clearly explains how the right tools and techniques are selected for different valuation scenarios. Practical examples illustrate the applications and challenges of these models, helping readers develop an integrated understanding of investment valuation.
The author, a well-known finance professor, discusses topics such as financial reporting, risk assessment, cost of capital, terminal value, and probabilistic valuation methods such as scenario analysis and simulations. This makes the book an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of investment valuation and make better investment decisions.
This textbook fits thematically with topics such as corporate finance, investment and securities within the BUSINESS & ECONOMICS collection.