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The Little Book of Valuation: How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock and Profit Hardcover – Illustrated, May 3, 2011
Aswath Damodaran
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Print length256 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherWiley
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Publication dateMay 3, 2011
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Dimensions5.1 x 1.2 x 7.1 inches
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ISBN-101118004779
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LITTLE BOOK BIG PROFITS(R)
Praise for
THE LITTLE BOOK OF VALUATION
"There is nothing 'little' about Damodaran's The Little Book of Valuation. The whole gamut of ideas that form the basis for all business valuations-- covered in his many multi-hundred page classics-are all here, with the same rigor, clarity, pointedness, and wit."
--Professor Anant K. Sundaram Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
"The Little Book of Valuation is a great book that I will recommend to my students and friends. This book is an impressive synthesis of sound theory and best practice. It is completely accessible to the novice. It is also an important addition to the professional library of the finance specialist. Acquire it without hesitation."
--Pablo Fernandez, Professor of Finance IESE Business School, Spain
"Damodaran's fast read book offers valuable insights for both institutional and sophisticated individual investors. Within the confines of 'intrinsic' (income approach) and 'relative' (market approach) analysis, he identifies the 'value drivers' in several broad categories of stocks and the most important factors to look for, and how to treat them in valuation for each category."
--Shannon Pratt Chairman and CEO, Shannon Pratt Valuations
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LITTLE BOOK BIG PROFITS®
Praise for
THE LITTLE BOOK OF VALUATION
"There is nothing 'little' about Damodaran's The Little Book of Valuation. The whole gamut of ideas that form the basis for all business valuations― covered in his many multi-hundred page classics-are all here, with the same rigor, clarity, pointedness, and wit."
―Professor Anant K. Sundaram Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
"The Little Book of Valuation is a great book that I will recommend to my students and friends. This book is an impressive synthesis of sound theory and best practice. It is completely accessible to the novice. It is also an important addition to the professional library of the finance specialist. Acquire it without hesitation."
―Pablo Fernandez, Professor of Finance IESE Business School, Spain
"Damodaran's fast read book offers valuable insights for both institutional and sophisticated individual investors. Within the confines of 'intrinsic' (income approach) and 'relative' (market approach) analysis, he identifies the 'value drivers' in several broad categories of stocks and the most important factors to look for, and how to treat them in valuation for each category."
―Shannon Pratt Chairman and CEO, Shannon Pratt Valuations
About the Author
ASWATH DAMODARAN is Professor of Finance at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He has been the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding teaching, including the NYU universitywide Distinguished Teaching Award, and was named one of the nation's top business school teachers by BusinessWeek in 1994. He has written or coedited numerous books, including Damodaran on Valuation, Investment Valuation, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, Investment Philosophies, and Applied Corporate Finance (all published by Wiley), as well as The Dark Side of Valuation, Investment Fables, and Strategic Risk Taking.
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Product details
- Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (May 3, 2011)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1118004779
- ISBN-13 : 978-1118004777
- Item Weight : 10.3 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.1 x 1.2 x 7.1 inches
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- #9 in Valuation (Books)
- #58 in Stock Market Investing (Books)
- #143 in Introduction to Investing
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That’s why I was so disappointed in “The Little Book of Valuation”. The core of “The Little Book” series is simplicity. All the other titles I’ve read are brief, “big idea” books. They aren’t designed to be exhaustive, and if the reader wants more on the subject, they can seek a more advanced text.
“The Little Book of Valuation” got way too far into the weeds. As an investor who is just beginning to value companies, I was looking for a starter kit, not a science project.
In “One Up on Wall Street” Peter Lynch writes about the “two minute drill”. It was his quick and dirty test of what to look for in a company. Revenue growth rate vs. P/E ratio, debt ratio and cash position per share where all calculated in under two minutes. Starting with a simple core valuation like this, even if crude, is helpful to newbies.
Not seeing a basic model like this was a let down. I felt like every piece of information that was presented had an exception or five to it. This made it difficult for me to grasp the material.
Oh, and also the pages fall out.

By Merry on September 19, 2020
Oh, and also the pages fall out.

For knowledgeable readers the book is less useful. To much time is spent presenting an answer on the mechanics of valuing a company and not enough time is spent on the nuances, tradeoffs, and implications of various valuation assumptions. The mechanics are important, but the book does not really grapple adequately with some of the big difficulties in valuation, which include the selection of discount rates and estimation of terminal value. For example, there is no discussion on merits or otherwise of using the average weighted cost of capital (AWCC) for discounting or presenting any alternatives. I don't claim that the approach is wrong just that it carries certain implications that deserve discussion.
Risk is dealt with simplistically through the discount rate, which is not inherently bad, but alternative actuarial approaches exist that I personally think deserve discussion, if only to inform the reader of the scope of the subject matter. Finally, success is as much about managing risk as it is about placing a value on a business. I feel that this most important point is lost.
Is the book worth reading? Absolutely. However, if you are hoping for a tool kit that will provide you with crystal ball to gaze on the future then you are surely going to be disappointed, because none exists.
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So in summary, if you have some background in corporate finance this books is great. If you are looking to take your first steps into the area of valuation, there are other books that may not be as "little" but will be worth it. Make this your pocket reference guide.




Nevertheless, this book is worth reading for everybody who is interested in company valuations as I am due to my job.