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 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. 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. An expansion of ancillaries include updated online databases, spreadsheets, and other educational support tools 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 Revised examples of company valuations such as companies from Eastern Europe and Africa, which stress the global nature of modern valuation 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 students 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.

The definitive source of information on all topics related toinvestment valuation tools and techniquesValuation is at the heart of any investment decision, whetherthat decision is buy, sell or hold. But the pricing of many assetshas become a more complex task in modern markets, especially afterthe recent financial crisis. In order to be successful at thisendeavor, you must have a firm understanding of the propervaluation techniques. One valuation book stands out as withstandingthe test of time among students of financial markets and investorsAswath Damodaran'sInvestment Valuation.Now completely revised and updated to reflect changing marketconditions, this third edition comprehensively introduces studentsand investment professionals to the range of valuation modelsavailable and how to chose the right model for any given assetvaluation scenario. This edition includes valuation techniques fora whole host of real options, start-up firms, unconventionalassets, distressed companies and private equity, and real estate.All examples have been updated and new material has been added.* An expansion of ancillaries include updated online databasesspreadsheets, and other educational support tools* Fully revised to incorporate valuation lessons learned from thelast five years, from the market crisis and emerging markets to newtypes of equity investments* Revised examples of company valuations such as companies fromEastern Europe and Africa, which stress the global nature of modernvaluation* Author Aswath Damodaran is regarded as one of the besteducators and thinkers on the topic of investment valuationThis indispensable guide is a must read for students wishing togain a better understanding of investment valuation and itsmethods. With it, you can take the insights and advice of arecognized authority on the valuation process and immediately putthem to work for you.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Valuation 1CHAPTER 2 Approaches to Valuation 11CHAPTER 3 Understanding Financial Statements 27CHAPTER 4 The Basics of Risk 58CHAPTER 5 Option Pricing Theory and Models 87CHAPTER 6 Market Efficiency--Definition, Tests, andEvidence 111CHAPTER 7 Riskless Rates and Risk Premiums 154CHAPTER 8 Estimating Risk Parameters and Costs of Financing182CHAPTER 9 Measuring Earnings 229CHAPTER 10 From Earnings to Cash Flows 250CHAPTER 11 Estimating Growth 271CHAPTER 12 Closure in Valuation: Estimating Terminal Value304CHAPTER 13 Dividend Discount Models 323CHAPTER 14 Free Cash Flow to Equity Discount Models 351CHAPTER 15 Firm Valuation: Cost of Capital and Adjusted PresentValue Approaches 380CHAPTER 16 Estimating Equity Value per Share 423CHAPTER 17 Fundamental Principles of Relative Valuation 453CHAPTER 18 Earnings Multiples 468CHAPTER 19 Book Value Multiples 511CHAPTER 20 Revenue Multiples and Sector-Specific Multiples542CHAPTER 21 Valuing Financial Service Firms 581CHAPTER 22 Valuing Firms with Negative or Abnormal Earnings611CHAPTER 23 Valuing Young or Start-Up Firms 643CHAPTER 24 Valuing Private Firms 667CHAPTER 25 Aquisitions and Takeovers 702CHAPTER 26 Valuing Real Estate 739CHAPTER 27 Valuing Other Assets 766CHAPTER 28 The Option to Delay and Valuation Implications781CHAPTER 29 The Options to Expand and to Abandon: ValuationImplications 805CHAPTER 30 Valuing Equity in Distressed Firms 826CHAPTER 31 Value Enhancement: A Discounted Cash Flow ValuationFramework 841CHAPTER 32 Value Enhancement: Economic Value Added, Cash FlowReturn on Investment, and Other Tools 869CHAPTER 33 Probabilistic Approaches in Valuation: ScenarioAnalysis, Decision Trees, and Simulations 894CHAPTER 34 Overview and Conclusion 925References 939Index 954