Finding Value in Numbers
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Finding Value in Numbers
Finding Value in Numbers
Written for readers without a technical background, Finding Value in Numbers is an engaging and practical guide to how thoughtful investors can use numbersβnot just for the sake of crunching data but for making better decisions.
To be successful as an investor, one needs a framework. And no investing framework works without numbers. Although quantitative methods can be intimidating, they provide a major boost to the quality of analysis. Written for readers without a technical background, Finding Value in Numbers is an engaging and practical guide to how thoughtful investors can use numbersβnot just for the sake of crunching data but for making better decisions.
Using a value investing perspective, Ehsan Ehsani shows how to deploy quantitative tools to identify and analyse investment prospects, demystifying the math that points to overlooked opportunities in the stock market, other securities, and beyond. Numbers help us grasp what a company is worth and why: the quality of a business, the durability of its competitive edge, and the reasonableness of its price.
Combining practical frameworks with real-world examples, Ehsani walks readers through key concepts that enable robust analysis while explaining how to spot red flags. Along the way, he reveals how a disciplined, numbers-based approach can support both conviction and patienceβtwo traits every successful investor needs. Blending quantitative insight with timeless investing wisdom, Finding Value in Numbers is an essential book for aspiring and professional investors looking to hone their skills, as well as curious readers drawn to the inner workings of markets.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780231217873
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 February 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Columbia Business School Publishing
Illustration: 52 B&W Figures, 89 tables
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 360
About the Author
Ehsan Ehsani is an adjunct professor in the finance division at Columbia Business School and an investor at an activist and value-oriented firm in New York. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, along with masterβs degrees from the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden.
Mario Gabelli is the chairman and chief executive officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc.
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