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Damodaran book on investment valuation, 2nd edition 398423 words 1594 pages investment valuation. I think investment valuation concept comes after you understand the concept of damodarans equity valuation. There are dozens of valuation models but only two valuation approaches. Thus, the reader will find that there are many rules of thumb.