11 Best Valuation Books
We analyzed 4+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 11 best valuation books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Valuation books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best valuation books" and study the top 4+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
11 Best Valuation Books
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Valuation
Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies
Also recommended by
2 people
Bill Gurley recommended this bookBill Gurley
Bill Gurley recommended this book on Quora.
Bill Gurley's recommendation of this book 
Michael Mauboussin recommended this bookMichael Mauboussin
Michael Mauboussin recommended this book on Twitter.
Michael Mauboussin's recommendation of this book
The Little Book of Valuation
How to Value a Company, Pick a Stock and Profit
The Theory of Investment Value
The Intelligent Investor
Also recommended by
7 people
Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"I obviously recommend, first and foremost, [this book]. Considered to be the 'Bible of Value Investing.'" - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's recommendation of this book 
DJ Vlad recommended this bookDJ Vlad
"The single biggest influence on how I buy and sell stocks." - DJ Vlad
DJ Vlad's recommendation of this book 
Kevin Rose recommended this bookKevin Rose
"The foundation for investing." - Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose's recommendation of this book 
Peter Mallouk recommended this bookPeter Mallouk
"A phenomenal book." - Peter Mallouk
Peter Mallouk's recommendation of this book 
Bill Ackman recommended this bookBill Ackman
"I found it fascinating." - Bill Ackman
Bill Ackman's recommendation of this book 
Jamie Dimon recommended this bookJamie Dimon
On Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books.
Jamie Dimon's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Ryan Petersen
"[Part of] my biz book canon." - Ryan Petersen
- Ryan Petersen
Business Analysis & Valuation
Using Financial Statements
Damodaran on Valuation
Security Analysis for Investment and Corporate Finance
Determining Value
Valuation Models and Financial Statements
Equity Asset Valuation
Investment Valuation
Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset
Narrative and Numbers
The Value of Stories in Business
The Dark Side of Valuation
Valuing Old Tech, New Tech, and New Economy Companies
Sources
- 1
8 Best Valuation Books - List Of Top Valuation Books
wallstreetmojo.com
- 2
11 Of The Best Books On Stock & Business Valuation | The Acquirer's Multiple®
acquirersmultiple.com
- 3
The 5 Best Valuation Books for Investing [2023] | Conquer Your Exam
conqueryourexam.com
- 4
75 Best Valuation Books of All Time (Updated for 2021)
shortform.com
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