Damodaran on Valuation

Aswath Damodaran is simply the best valuation teacher around. If you are interested in the theory or practice of valuation, you should have "Damodaran on Valuation" on your bookshelf. You can bet that I do." - Michael J. Mauboussin, Chief Investment Strategist, Legg Mason Capital Management and author of "More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places". In order to be a successful CEO, corporate strategist, or analyst, understanding the valuation process is a necessity. The second edition of "Damodaran on Valuation" stands out as the most reliable book for answering many of today's critical valuation questions. 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's valuation models and develop the acumen needed for the most complex and subtle valuation scenarios you will face.

Preface. Chapter 1: Introduction to Valuation. Introduction to Chapters 2-6: Discounted Cashflow Valuation. Chapter 2: Estimating Discount Rates. Chapter 3: Measuring Cash Flows. Chapter 4: Forecasting Cash Flows. Chapter 5: Equity Discounted Cash Flow Models. Chapter 6: Firm Valuation Models. Introduction to Chapters 7-9: Relative Valuation. Chapter 7: Relative Valuation: First Principles. Chapter 8: Equity Multiples. Chapter 9: Value Multiples. Introduction to Chapters 10-17: Loose Ends in Valuation. Chapter 10: Cash, Cross Holdings and Other Assets. Chapter 11: Employee Equity Options and Compensation. Chapter 12: The Value of Intangibles. Chapter 13: The Value of Control. Chapter 14: The Value of Liquidity. Chapter 15: The Value of Synergy. Chapter 16: The Value of Transparency. Chapter 17: The Cost of Distress. Chapter 18: Closing Thoughts. Index.