Session 1: Introduction to Valuation

Lays out the rationale for doing valuation as well as the issues of bias, complexity and uncertainty that bedevil it.

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Sure He's good at teaching, but remember, as he said: "Valuation is simple, we choose to make it complex."

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Great teachers learn how to make complicated items simple for the students.

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[@l4k]

1. Valuation is simple, we choose to make it complex. 2. Every valuation has a narrative behind it. A good valuation is more about the story than about the numbers. 3. When valuations go bad, it's not because of the numbers, it's because of biases, uncertainty and complexity.

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Mr. Damodaran explained in 16:14 minutes which my professor could not in an entire semester!

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[@ShyamSundar-ck7te]

Show this to your professor. He will turn this 16mins into a full semester for the next batch.

[@ab16426]

Be attentive in the classes, seems mind is wandering around

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How about valuation of aswath damodaran talks.. He is a king of valuation ..teachers ..has got guts to " a spade a spade ."...start with a blank slate...bias ...mission...justify ..misconception ..uncertainty ..fufuture ..bigger models....black box ..GIGO ..( LESS IS MORE ) intrinsic val..d c f ..val ..option pricing ...only if ..?? ..APPROACHES ...ASSUMPTIONS ..

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[@knockoutkiss4687]

He literally just introduced the course. Where exactly is the gold in this video? Valuation is simple, every good valuation has a story behind it, and biases and uncertainty make valuations that go bad. This is just common sense. Why is everyone losing their shit?

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I seriously can listen to this guy talk forever. He has a talent for speaking that's for sure.

[@frankchen5728]

I just stumbled upon these videos and have watched the first 2 sessions. Prof. Damodaran's explanations are easy to understand; his analogues funny and relevant. I plan to finish the entire series. But I want to express my gratitude first to Prof. Damodaran for openly sharing the materials online. Thank you!

[@bipuljha792]

Where is the other part. Can you please help me find it.

[@manubhatt3]

Can you please tell me if there are prerequisites to these lectures, for example, accounting etc.?

[@bipuljha792]

@@manubhatt3 No I don't think so. He just starts from the scratch and he is very clear about what he wants to teach. If you're someone who wants to learn it this is the best for you.

[@illuminatedcore9446]

@@manubhatt3 If you haven't figured it out by yourself yet , then go to the channel's Playlist.. You will get many old and new courses on valuation and corporate finance.. For better understanding of the subJect I will recommend you to do the courses on "Accounting 101" and "Foundation of Finance" first.. Then you can do the old short course on valuation. It's the first course uploaded on the playlist.. You can also refer to a book "Damodaran on valuation" or "The little book on valuation" for better understanding... This books are also available in PDF version in many public websites... 🙏

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[@andrewmaina8422]

By far, the best take on valuation analysis I have ever heard, no numbers, no fancy jargon, simply explaining in layman's english, the underlying fundamentals of valuation.

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Brilliant! Mr.Damodaran is the best professor out there. Thanks a ton for sharing the videos.

[@jessicamars5722]

I missed my Valuation class at University and my report is due this week ...Feeling like a Lemming, the cliff option seems affable. I found this Professor's videos and I take the option of climbing the cliff in 2 days :). Thank you Prof. Domodaran

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The lecturer of the lecturers!

[@ankitadaur3779]

Such simplification of words made me understand the Valuation easily, I am so glad I found this. Indeed a great teacher you are. Thanks a lot for uploading these.

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You're probably one of the best financial minds because of the simplicity you make things and the honesty you use. It's so easy to understand you logic, rationale and truth.

[@hakeem4793]

You, Mr. Damodaran, will be my way to success in investing. I'd done all the basics through a course on YT, but I needed a more advanced course to get my head around valuation and corporate finance. I feel so lucky for real. Thank you, professor, can't wait to watch all of your videos.

[@alexh.4842]

I thought I've known something about valuation as having passing CFA level 2, but get hooked by his first few bullet points already. It’s been elevated to philosophical level!

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This is Gold, and it's sitting here since 2014. Worse, I have no idea till now. Thanks a ton. Sir, I'll make you my dhronacharya.

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You really have the gift of teaching, Sir. Thank you!

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In 3 minutes of watching him, I am in awe of him....heard a lot about him earlier but didnt know about this YT channel..It is Gold........i just wish I came across this content 5 years ago

[@02mba-thesisonly62]

08:43 why not build a big model 09:10 how to build a "SUITABLE" model 09:30 intrinsic valuation means: cash flow, growth, risk 12:00 3 kinds of approaches: 1. intrinsic valuation (cash flow valuation) 12:59 2. relative valuation 14:28 3. option pricing & the context of valuation

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This is the first video of yours which I have just now completed. I am expecting some quality learning time now. I never thought of learning with this level of professional teachers. Thanks for making quality learning available for free to watch. My teacher mentioned your videos while answering a student. I decided to give it a go. I am glad I did.

[@roym1444]

I really appreciate your efforts and thank you for giving such a variety of ways to think about valuation.

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Wow. This is briliant! Cannot wait to see rest of it. Thank you!

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Glad I found this gem of a lecture series, can’t believe its free, wish I had a professor like him during my university years..😀

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I remember at 2008 learn his book.I hated it so much about valuation and corporate finance. Now.I am a business owner and there we go......i should open that dark blue book again. in conclusion.i was wrong to hate it but this proffesor keep consistent for what he is doing ...very big respect

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How are you doing today mate?

[@value_investing]

Can’t believe took me so long to find this class, for free. Very appreciated!

[@akashbapat-fr5it]

I'm not at all from finance background, after covid in during the stock market boom I first time tried to learn about the stock market. I searched for valuation and stumbled upon your video sir. Thank you for explaining in simple and practical language.

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Thank you so much for the videos Mr. Damodaran!

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Aswath sir - you can sell this course and can make millions out of it but you are setting the true definition of a "TEACHER". Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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Thank you professor. I read your book during my MBA. But to my surprise, you have shared it all for free on KZbin! Prayers and best wishes for you.

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Thank you very much 🙏 Incredible to live in a time where content like this is accessible to almost the entire world for free.

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As an Engineer who wishes to trade stocks, this explanation is INSANE... I have watched a lot of videos of valuation but this is gold..

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Aswath Damodaran on teaching valuation is what David J Malan is to computer science education. Two passionate teachers on a mission to break down complex topics for everyone into easy digestible chunks. True legends in their fields of learning 🙌🏻 #Respect.

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Aswath is like Yoda. A totally different clothing style and a Big inspiration for me personally.

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Exceptional explanation, objective, simple and good paced. As good as his books. Thank you for your time teacher.

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Wow, I immediately wanted to learn more. This man gives off the vibe of educator more than schooler. Great video, I'm excited to follow the rest of your series. Yours, Float Circuit.

[@shanks414]

Thank you once again, Prof. Damodaran for your 20+ years of valuable teaching.

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Goddamn, these lectures are pure gold. I am so glad I came across them.

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I got to know about you a month back. I have used your data sets about ERP, Risk free rates and TGR. Today suddenly this video popped out and now I am a fan.

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Holy crap! I wish I found this before! Damodaran baby! Thanks for helping me in my finance course!

[@Ricardojs5]

I took the CVA exam a week ago, and was reading these past few days to keep touching up on areas I would like to improve. Then I decided to look for a video online, and I'm glad I did. I am going to watch all the sessions. You are an excellent teacher/speaker and have my undivided attention.

[@AnjaliGupta-ld5rc]

Hi Rick, now you can meet Prof. Ashwath and learn from the Masterguru himself !! He will discuss about Business Valuation in a 2-Days Intensive Training. Share your e-mail id and I will mail you the details.

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Hello, what is CVA EXAM

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@@foodie1974 Hello, he meant CFA exam

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[@gregorybattis9588]

I have watched about 20 hours of these videos and Aswath is one of the best teachers out there. He has a good personality compared to many professors at university that I have attended. He teaches in a very clear manner and does an outstanding job of relaying important information and clear concepts. Id love to go to his lectures in person.

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Can I know who else doing that good?

[@gregorybattis9588]

@@mutiararamadhani5815 Andrew Lo although there are not as many lectures by him his Finance Theory 1 class really helped me and I still go back to the series occasionally for foundations.

[@mutiararamadhani5815]

@@gregorybattis9588 thanks!

[@Nigromancy]

Thank you so much, your videos are probably the most helpful I've found on investing and valuation - I really appreciate the time and effort you've put in to making these videos and I'm going to watch them all 😁👍

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You, sir, helped me to pass my master and Ph.D.. your research and books are outstanding! Thank you very much!

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Gurudevaya Namaha. So precious and quality content for the remotest students like me. Thank you Master.🙏🙏🙏

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I wish one day all the teachers is the world can able to teach like how is sir Damodaran is doing. When a person teach something that he is interested in not only he teach it simple but also makes the learning experience so much fun and engaging.❤ Thankyou so much for your hard work sir. I looking foreword to my learning journey of valuation in your guidance.

[@clumeroo]

This was fantastic. I loved the way you can teach this concept through effective metaphor. Thank you

[@RideWithNanya]

Just watching first video- must say its a very simple and wonderful way of explaining . Its simplicity kept me listening and i want to see all videos till the last. As rightly said being simple is the toughest thing in life

[@pradeepw4413]

Just brilliant! Appreciate your work professor Aswath!

[@mathewwillner1]

Not only great information but his presentation skills are excellent. I could listen to him lecture all day.

[@benphua]

Love the format Prof, short, sweet, direct to the point, awesome for online viewers

[@AnjaliGupta-ld5rc]

Hi Benjamin, now you can meet Prof. Ashwath and learn from the Masterguru himself !! He will discuss about Business Valuation in a 2-Days Intensive Training. Share your e-mail id and I will mail you the details.

[@dis750frontdesk5]

Feel like I a got a FREE college education! Appreciate you sharing the lecture Prof. AD! Many fundamentals regarding valuation can be applied to other aspects of life.

[@Fkb032]

Literally the best lecturer I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing your work with us!

[@evgenigeorgiev8451]

Amazing stuff, I look forward to digging into the course!:)

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Professor Damodaran, Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with the world. Your textbook is great and these video lectures help clarify and solidify the concepts. I cannot wait to watch your 2023 classes.

[@nikhilbajaj2127]

where can i get his textbook?

[@fritzauguste6669]

Calm Voice, obviously well educated with experience to back things up. Wish i stumble upon this class earlier. I would love the chance to meet with you. Thank you , Fritzlor

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Hi Fritz, now you can meet Prof. Ashwath and learn from the Masterguru himself !! He will discuss about Business Valuation in a 2-Days Intensive Training. Share your e-mail id and I will mail you the details.

[@thomasabraham2331]

would also like the same - [e-mail]. thanks

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[@Mpumzar]

Honestly, I feel like I should be paying for this information. Thank you so much for a such clear explanation

[@georgeduran7597]

He is the definition of a TEACHER, he is the bestest

[@ryanhastie8655]

I'm studying finance at the moment.. I love the comment about how we over complicate valuation. Why can't all University Profs think this way. Thank you for this video.

[@stratecheese1302]

Most profs do academics for the sake of academics, or teach for the sake of teach

[@estebanmercado7906]

This video was shared by my teacher from the University of Guadalajara, awesome content.

[@sreeshantmadhavan]

Masterful! Had I, teachers like Mr. Damodaran, I would have been a different person, at a different level. Profuse thanks!

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I’m here because of you best pupil, but I’m going to stay to become the best!! Thank you DFV for sending me here🤲🏻💎🤲🏻💎🤲🏻💎

[@KeysDiminished]

If you can value your life and plan according to that then you are the greatest valuator mate!

[@abhaabha7850]

The man who makes you feel less afraid about your career in Finance

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Thanks for uploading such a high quality content. I am delighted to learn from you.

[@mouradbsiri3822]

Remembering Prof DAMODORAN , Theory of Finance, 230, HAAS 1985, an excellent professor but also a great gentleman!!!

[@marvinmarcos]

Thank you for this Aswath. I appreciate you sharing this.

[@ekowahyudi1642]

I am not even good at English but this video really easy to understand. I like the explanation of herd mentality but don't really know about lemmings. Up untill now I don't know what kind of valuation that I used,. But after watching this I know now that I used relative valuation and finally realised it's weakness. Thanks for sharing

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This channel is a gold mine

[@davidalen9279]

brilliant. calm clear concise. thank you.

[@Zeronum2]

This was actually pretty helpful. Thank you so much. -your forever fan

[@jekt1955]

Oh my good!!! I'm so happy to find this channel. I'm hooked

[@ask230]

Aswath, I love that you bring up "herd mentality" with the lemmings analogy... BUT that isn't really how lemmings work! They don't die from falling off a cliff. They all jump off because they think the ocean below is just another lake that they can cross in the course of their migration. Lemmings that approach the ocean from a beach (as opposed to a cliff) ALSO enter the water en masse -- so you see it's not a "jumping off a cliff" thing. Regardless of their entry point, these lemmings swim away from land, thinking that, as in a lake, they will eventually reach the other side. Of course, they never do. They simply exhaust themselves swimming and drown. However, your point about herd mentality still holds! Thank you for this great series!

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is it just me or everyone here thinks that this no bullshit guy is the real finance content we needed all along.

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this man has some information that I valued as knowledge with experience....

[@shivaninirmal4017]

much appreciated, for all content . Certainly you’re the second best instructor that I’ve come across Thankyousomuch Sir.

[@diegogauna9144]

You are a genius Aswath. This introduction is really useful to understand why we are doing valuations. Thanks for sharing!!

[@manishsharma2178]

I cant believe this was made 8 years ago, quality can still beat alot of youtubers

[@rishabhsinghal2165]

Thank you for putting this valuable content online for everyone.

[@rwewrwew625]

Professor thank you for sharing your wisdom. I wish you the best life has to offer sir.

[@scottland906]

It's awesome how easy he makes this stuff... really difficult to do in most of the finance courses I've been apart of.

[@lmSnarkk]

Can't believe I just found this series... 2014? I've been missing this.. Thanks Professor.

[@JammesNova]

so honest and so truthful - i love Aswath! my fave!

[@anuragkumarsingh7325]

Naah, man i watched the whole video and i thought my grandpa is telling a story. His voice, his teaching style. Sir you are already a legend.

[@jacquelinefernandes1139]

Loved how you simplified everything. Wonderfully explained

[@brikilan]

That's amazing! A really enormous thanks from a brazilian student!

[@mrakash21]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful video

[@b1a1p1p1a1]

Hands down the best video i found on youtube about valuation !!! thank you sir

[@schuffiemarius7161]

This is the most valuable video on internet regarding Business Valuation :)) I love you AD

[@claudelinoliveira]

Excellent class! I am very surprised about how clear he was!