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4 key lessons on valuation from Aswath Damodaran

Valuation is a critical process for making informed investment decisions, setting fair prices for products/services, and assessing an organization's financial health.

Various valuation methods exist, such as the market approach, income approach, and asset approach, tailored to the nature of the asset or business being evaluated.

Aswath Damodaran's "Bermuda Triangle of Valuation" highlights common pitfalls in valuation:

Confirmation bias can lead to selective data analysis and inaccurate assumptions.

Economics, as a social science, is complex and dynamic, making precise predictions challenging.

Approaching valuation as a scientific discipline

Overly complex models can yield false certainty, obscure error origins, and hinder practical use.

To mitigate confirmation bias, maintain an open mindset, evaluate all relevant information, acknowledge personal biases, and seek external input.

Recognize the limitations of economic science and be aware that economics is a social science with inherent complexity.

Effective valuation combines both quantitative (financial data-driven) and qualitative (narrative-driven) aspects for a comprehensive assessment.

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4 key lessons on valuation from Aswath Damodaran

Valuation methods vary, but it's important to approach with an open mind and consider both quantitative and qualitative aspects.

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