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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) vs RetailRoadshow
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern)
Best for valuation models and financials
Free
RetailRoadshow
Best for IPO and corporate actions & special situations
Free
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The verdict
The bottom line
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) simply does more: 6 categories to RetailRoadshow's 3, including valuation models, financials, and macro data. RetailRoadshow counters by being completely free. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- Damodaran Online (NYU Stern)
- Broader coverage
- Damodaran Online (NYU Stern)6 vs 3 categories
- Asset coverage
- Damodaran Online (NYU Stern)Adds bonds and commodities
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) if…
- You care about valuation models, financials, and macro data, things RetailRoadshow doesn't offer
Choose
RetailRoadshow if…
- You care about IPO and corporate actions & special situations, things Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) doesn't offer
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free | Free |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 6 | 3 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Corporate actions: Current | — |
Security | — | 3 signals: SOC2, Data residency: US and EU +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) | Visit RetailRoadshow |
Standout features
What Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) does best
- Annual data library covering corporate-finance and valuation metrics, with the latest update in January and mid-year updates for country risk premiums.
- Downloadable Excel spreadsheets with datasets such as historical returns, industry betas, valuation multiples, cost of capital estimates, and country risk premiums.
- Long-run U.S. return series since 1928, including equities, small caps, Treasury bills, 10-year bonds, Baa corporates, real estate, and gold.
- Monthly updates for the U.S. implied equity risk premium, provided as a downloadable spreadsheet; the current public page shows April 1, 2026 implied ERP snapshots.
- Industry-level betas and valuation multiples with regional breakdowns (U.S., Europe, Japan, ANZ/Canada, Emerging Markets including China and India, and Global aggregates).
What RetailRoadshow does best
- US SEC‑compliant electronic roadshow platform purpose‑built for individual investors seeking information about registered public offerings.
- Streams recorded ‘retail’ versions of roadshow presentations from issuing companies’ management teams.
- Listing hub of live/active presentations; availability varies over time (periodically none active).
- Simple registration flow to view a specific presentation; some deals may require an entry code distributed by the syndicate.
- Prospectus for the offering is accessible on the presentation page and may be printed.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksBondsCommoditiesReal Estate | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Not specified | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | Excel | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | SOC2Data residency: US and EUSSO: SAML |
Vendor & support | Aswath Damodaran (NYU Stern School of Business)Country: United States | NetRoadshow, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 3/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
1Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) strengths
5What you only get with Damodaran Online (NYU Stern).
RetailRoadshow strengths
2What you only get with RetailRoadshow.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) and RetailRoadshow?
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) leans toward valuation models, financials, and macro data, while RetailRoadshow puts more weight on IPO, corporate actions & special situations, and videos. They overlap in 1 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) and RetailRoadshow cost?
Good news: both Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) and RetailRoadshow have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Should I choose Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) or RetailRoadshow?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) if valuation models and financials matter to you; go with RetailRoadshow if you'd rather have IPO and corporate actions & special situations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) and RetailRoadshow cover?
Both cover stocks. Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) also handles bonds, commodities, and real estate.
Which covers international markets: Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) or RetailRoadshow?
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. RetailRoadshow is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) and RetailRoadshow?
Damodaran Online (NYU Stern) exports to Excel. RetailRoadshow is stingier about getting data out.
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