{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-valuation-rare-books-1","title":"The Little Book of Valuation by Aswath Damodaran [rare book]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eThe Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock and Profit\u003c\/em\u003e by Aswath Damodaran offers a practical, concise guide to understanding how to value businesses, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor. Damodaran explains the two major valuation approaches: \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eintrinsic valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, where value is based on fundamentals like cash flows and growth (often using Discounted Cash Flow or DCF), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"627\"\u003erelative valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, where companies are valued by comparing them to similar firms using multiples like P\/E or EV\/EBITDA. He walks readers through how to apply these methods across different types of companies—startups, mature firms, cyclical industries, financial institutions, and distressed businesses. What sets the book apart is its focus on connecting numbers with narrative, helping readers understand what really drives value: revenue growth, profit margins, reinvestment efficiency, and risk. Though technical in some places, the book remains approachable and filled with real-world examples, making it a great starting point for those looking to invest with clarity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eAswath Damodaran\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business and is widely regarded as one of the leading global experts on valuation. Originally from India, he holds degrees from IIM Bangalore and a PhD from UCLA. Damodaran has written several authoritative books on corporate finance and equity valuation, and his teaching and research have earned him international recognition. Beyond academia, he’s known for making valuation accessible to the public through his blog \u003cem data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eMusings on Markets\u003c\/em\u003e, where he analyzes companies like Tesla, Apple, and Uber in real time. His approach blends academic rigor with practical insight, helping investors understand not just how to value companies, but why valuation matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270324547841,"sku":"2UTFUSE81-Used","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/NHRFYVGDH.jpg?v=1697112256","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-valuation-rare-books-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}