Aswath Damodaran

Dr. Aswath Damodaran is an Indian-American financial economist, author, and Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business at New York University. Widely known as the ‘Dean of Valuation,’ he is an authority on corporate finance, equity valuation, and portfolio management.

He is the author of several definitive academic and professional texts, including Investment Valuation, Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice, and The Little Book of Valuation. His books and open-access online lectures have educated generations of Wall Street analysts and global investors.

Damodaran’s ability to demystify complex financial metrics has made him an iconic figure in financial education. His valuation frameworks remain standard practice across global investment banking and corporate finance.