In this indispensable book, note valuation authority and acclaimed NYU finance professor Aswath Damodaran gives you expert instruction on how to value virtually any type of asset - private companies, bonds, stocks, real estate, and derivatives. Using real - world examples, he guides you through the theory and application of valuation models and highlights their strengths and weaknesses. He examines cases where the direct application of typical models often breaks down, including high growth, distressed, and private firms.

A perfect for those who need to know more about the tricky business of valuation, Investment Valuation will be a valuable asset to everyone learning about this important investment process.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Investment Valuation
Chapter 2 Approaches to Valuation
Chapter 3 Risk and Reture-Theory
Chapter 4 Estimation of Discount Rates
Chapter 5 Understanding Financial Statements
Chapter 6 Estimation of Cashflows
Chapter 7 Estimation of Growth Rates
Chapter 8 Market Efficiency-Defnition and Tests
Chapter 9 Market Efficiency-The Evidence
Chapter 10 Dividend Discount Models
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