Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at NYU's Stern School of Business and the Dean of Valuation, discusses a wide range of topics including adjusting cost of capital, cash management, valuing non-traditional assets like sports franchises, and the changing perspective on financial infrastructure.

My guest today is Aswath Damodaran, a Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Aswath is one of the clearest teachers of investing and finance in our industry and through his blog, books, and YouTube has open-sourced his wisdom for decades. This conversation is a masterclass of key investing concepts. We discuss inflation, narratives, disruption, the evolution of alpha and edge, and his thoughts on ESG. Please enjoy this great conversation with Aswath Damodaran. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Canalyst. Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. If you're a professional equity investor and haven't talked to Canalyst recently, you should give them a shout. Learn more and try Canalyst for yourself at canalyst.com/Patrick.  ----- This episode is brought to you by Brex. Brex is the integrated financial platform trusted by the world's most innovative entrepreneurs and fastest-growing companies. With Brex, you can move money fast for instant impact with high-limit corporate cards, payments, venture debt, and spend management software all in one place. Ready to accelerate your business? Learn more at brex.com/best. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes[00:02:43] - [First question] - How he thinks about inflation as a now dominant force[00:04:33] - Why inflation is so important across the spectrum[00:09:02] - Big lessons from other periods of historically high inflation writ large[00:10:45] - Reasons why equities as an asset class struggle in high inflation environments[00:15:21] - The relationship betweens goods versus services in times of high inflation[00:16:59] - Broader economic implications especially for income inequality[00:19:03] - The Fed taking inflation seriously now when they didn’t and thoughts on the policy response to today’s situation[00:21:05] - How smart companies are defensively adjusting to inflation[00:27:46] - The importance of a capital allocation skill-set for executive team members[00:29:32] - Further historic lessons and how he’s being defensive against inflation[00:33:09] - Lessons learned about Amazon valuing them every year since their inception[00:42:25] - Whenever he sees Thanos in the Avengers he thinks of Amazon[00:44:51] - Thoughts on Facebook, Apple and Microsoft[00:48:26] - The evolution of edge and the search for alpha[00:54:37] - Whether or not there’s utility in studying other investors [00:57:16] - Skill versus luck and the most common valuation mistakes he’s made[00:59:09] - Assuming long-term growth rates and changing company life cycles[01:02:02] - Momentum and Value investing in today’s market[01:07:24] - Differences between interest rates and discount rates in regards to inflation[01:12:00] - How today’s market affects early stage equity investment[01:14:36] - The growing popularity of ESG and his seemingly contrarian view on it[01:24:03] - Nature of disruption as a force and companies that are protected from it[01:28:24] - Assigning a disruption risk premium when valuing companies[01:32:52] - What he makes of Elon Musk buying Twitter[01:34:24] - Other major topics he has a divergent view on [01:38:37] - Narrative And Numbers; The kindest thing anyone has ever done for him[01:38:55] - Teaching with a goal of changing mindsets 

Aswath Damodaran, dean of valuation, discusses investing strategies, valuation techniques, and his opinions on specific stocks. Topics include the impact of intangible assets on valuations, the appropriateness of the US treasury rate, the illusion of safe havens, differentiating between investing and trading, the pitfalls of buy and hold investing, and the importance of statistics in investing.

Aswath Damodaran, a renowned NYU professor in corporate finance, delves into his new book, The Corporate Life Cycle. He explains how understanding the life cycle of companies can guide value investors. The conversation explores the contrasting dynamics of growth versus value investing, the significance of management's evolving roles, and lessons learned from Tesla's shifting narrative. Damodaran also emphasizes the importance of adapting investment strategies in response to changing market landscapes and the value of flexibility in portfolio management.

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott speaks with Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, about his valuation for NVIDIA, tech’s rally this year, the implications of AI when every company has it, and opportunities in the markets right now. Follow Aswath on Twitter, @AswathDamodaran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with Aswath Damodaran, who holds the Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education at New York University's Stern School of Business. A nine-time "Professor of the Year" winner at NYU, Damodaran teaches classes in corporate finance and valuation to MBA students. He has also written several books on corporate finance and equity valuation and has published widely in journals. He received his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of California at Los Angeles. His next book, "The Corporate Lifecycle: Business, Investment, and Management Implications," will be published in December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aswath Damodaran, finance professor and valuation expert, joins the show to discuss third quarter earnings season. Topics include Meta, Netflix and streaming, Instacart, the Ozempic effect, Birkenstock, Google, and Aswath's new valuation for Tesla.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro05:11 - Aswath’s two primary methods for valuing a company.05:40 - The general truths about valuations that investors should understand.12:38 - The four most basic inputs to valuing a company.19:37 - How to go about setting an appropriate growth rate in our valuations.34:11 - Additional considerations in performing valuations such as a company’s intangible assets.47:09 - Clay’s intrinsic value assessment of Williams-Sonoma (Ticker WSM).Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members. Tune in to We Study Billionaires' recent episode about Warren Buffet's Money Mind, or watch the video. Listen to Clay Finck's deep dive on Peter Lynch and his book, One Up on Wall Street, or watch the video. Aswath Damodaran’s books: The Little Book of Valuation, The Dark Side of Valuation, & Applied Corporate Finance Follow Clay on Twitter. NEW TO THE SHOW? Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.  SPONSORSSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Bluehost Fintool PrizePicks Vanta Onramp SimpleMining Fundrise TurboTax HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro03:53 - The importance of having an investment philosophy and how to figure out what your investment philosophy is. The difference between having an investment philosophy and strategy. 03:53 - An example of what a growth investor’s investment philosophy may be, such as the famous growth investor Peter Lynch. 08:22 - Why Aswath believes it’s better to be a generalist than a specialist in one area of investing.   15:00 - What are value drivers and how to apply them in our valuation process? 15:00 - The 5 basic variables we need to value any business. 24:27 - How to convert these value drivers into a DCF or intrinsic value model.  26:23 - The most common mistakes investors make when valuing a company and how to avoid these. 26:23 - Aswath’s test on how to figure out if your growth rate is reasonable.   29:23 - How to figure out what discount rate we should use? 36:11 - Why Aswath doesn’t believe in a “hold forever mentality” of stocks in a value investing approach. 37:24 - How often we should revisit our valuations for companies?  56:53 - How do companies get on Aswath’s radar? And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Check out Aswath's Website.  Check out Aswath’s YouTube Channel. Related Episode: Listen to MI226: Investing in Small Cap Stocks w/ Rayna Lesser Hannaway, or watch the video.  Related Episode: Listen to RWH005: Meet the Master w/ Aswath Damodaran, or watch the video. NEW TO THE SHOW? Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle’s favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORSSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Airbnb Range Rover Meyka Fundrise NetSuite Connect with Aswath: LinkedIn | Twitter Connect With Rebecca: Twitter | InstagramHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fmSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Finance professor Aswath Damodaran discusses AI impact on Big Tech earnings, Meta and Google's dividends, death of corporate governance in tech, and May market predictions. Insightful look at tech giants' Q1 performance and dividend speculations.