Creating Strategic Value: Applying Value Investing Principles to Corporate Management

Value investing principles have long been applied to corporate strategy and management, and Joseph Calandro Jr.'s book Creating Strategic Value explores how these ideas can be profitably applied to corporate strategy and management. He surveys the past, present, and future of value investing, drawing on influential texts to reveal potent managerial lessons. Calandro analyzes the applicability of key ideas such as the margin-of-safety principle to corporate strategy in a wide range of areas beyond stocks and bonds, and highlights the importance of an "information advantage." He offers expert insight into the use of time-tested value investing principles in new fields, making it an important book for practitioners, students, and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2020
Publisher: Columbia University Press

For decades, the principles of value investing have struck a chord with astute financial professionals worldwide. In his book, Creating Strategic Value, Joseph Calandro Jr. delves into the effective application of these core value investing concepts to corporate strategy and management. Calandro begins by examining the foundational principles of traditional value investing and then showcases how they can be profitably integrated into corporate strategies. He conducts a comprehensive survey of the past, present, and future of value investing, drawing upon influential texts such as Graham and Dodd's timeless works and more recent studies. Through these insights, Calandro unveils valuable managerial lessons that can be applied in real-world scenarios. He elucidates the theoretical aspects of value investing, emphasizing consistent approaches to corporate strategy and management. He also provides practical case studies that demonstrate the successful realization of value through actionable strategies. Moreover, Calandro extends the applicability of key value investing ideas beyond stocks and bonds, exploring their relevance in various industries. He highlights the importance of possessing an "information advantage," which involves knowing something that competitors either do not know or choose to ignore. He explains how corporate managers can leverage this key differentiator as they navigate the complexities of the business world. Creating Strategic Value is a valuable resource for corporate strategy and management practitioners at all levels, as well as for students and researchers interested in exploring the world of value investing.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780231194143