Aswath Damodaran (b.1957) is an Indian-American professor of finance, author, and valuation expert recognized for his expertise in financial modeling, investment strategies, and valuation techniques.
Born in Madras (now Chennai,) India, Damodaran earned a B.Com. in accounting from Loyola College, Chennai, and a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He later obtained his MBA and PhD in finance from the University of California-Bos Angeles.
He is a professor at the Stern School of Business, New York University, teaching corporate finance and equity valuation since 1986. His influential books are widely used by academics, investors, and financial professionals. Notable works include Damodaran on Valuation: Security Analysis for Investment and Corporate Finance (1994,) Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset (1995, 3rd ed. 2012,) Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice (1996,) and Applied Corporate Finance: A User’s Manual (1998, 4th ed. 2014.) He also authored The Dark Side of Valuation (2001, 2nd ed. 2009,) Investment Philosophies (2003,) and The Little Book of Valuation (2011.)
Damodaran shares valuation insights through his website and blog, making complex financial concepts accessible. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, universities, and financial events, he offers expertise on corporate finance and valuation. His latest book, The Corporate Life Cycle: Managing, Valuation and Investing Implications (2024,) continues his tradition of financial analysis.
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Layering complexity on stupid ideas does not make them any less stupid.
—Aswath Damodaran
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