Aswath Damodaran is an Indian-origin academic in the field of finance, known for his teaching and writing on corporate finance and valuation. He is associated with the Stern School of Business at New York University, where he has taught for several decades.
| Name | Aswath Damodaran |
|---|---|
| Nationality / Origin | Indian |
| Field | Finance, valuation, corporate finance |
| Affiliation | Stern School of Business, New York University |
| Occupation | Academic, author |
Damodaran is widely recognised within the academic community for his work on the theory and practice of valuation. His teaching covers areas such as corporate finance, equity valuation, and investment philosophies, and his lecture material has been made publicly accessible through online resources, which has contributed to a broad readership beyond the traditional university classroom.
Damodaran has authored several textbooks and reference works on valuation and corporate finance that are used in business school curricula. His writing focuses on applying valuation frameworks to real companies and markets, and he regularly publishes datasets, commentary, and analytical notes related to financial markets, equity risk premiums, and company valuations.
Damodaran is often referred to in the financial press and within investment circles for his accessible approach to valuation methodology. By openly distributing teaching materials, spreadsheets, and datasets, he has influenced how valuation is taught and practised by students, analysts, and investors internationally.