Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 5th Edition (Repost)

The number one guide to corporate valuation is back and better than ever

Thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect business conditions in today's volatile global economy, Valuation, Fifth Edition continues the tradition of its bestselling predecessors by providing up-to-date insights and practical advice on how to create, manage, and measure the value of an organization.

Along with all new case studies that illustrate how valuation techniques and principles are applied in real-world situations, this comprehensive guide has been updated to reflect new developments in corporate finance, changes in accounting rules, and an enhanced global perspective. Valuation, Fifth Edition is filled with expert guidance that managers at all levels, investors, and students can use to enhance their understanding of this important discipline.

* Contains strategies for multi-business valuation and valuation for corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions
* Addresses how you can interpret the results of a valuation in light of a company's competitive situation
* Also available: a book plus CD-ROM package (978-0-470-42469-8) as well as a stand-alone CD-ROM (978-0-470-42457-7) containing an interactive valuation DCF model

Valuation, Fifth Edition stands alone in this field with its reputation of quality and consistency. If you want to hone your valuation skills today and improve them for years to come, look no further than this book.

Summary: A fantastic book sans the technicalities
Rating: 5

I have the 4th edition and it is a fantastic book especially when you are trying to get the grips on valuation, more so when you are not coming from a "pure" accounting background. Chapters 5 (6 in the new edition) onwards till 12 really take you step by step through the intricacies - a top-down approach. However, I will suggest Penman's Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation - Part 2 where the FSA detailed is really great - getting the FCF in 2 steps instead of the traditional 7+ steps, to be read in conjunction with this book. Rosenbaum's Investment Banking is good for developing the eye-catching spreadsheet models.