Key clients are great, right? But are they risky? And how might they be affecting your business’ value? Let’s address the importance of achieving a well-diversified client base to increase your business’ value, and how the reliance on key clients can impact the risk perceived by investors in your business, which can in turn […]
Discounted cash flow is the foundation on which all other valuation approaches are built. This method is commonly used by practitioners to derive a conclusion of value of an asset as part of the income approach, which is one of the three ways of approaching a business valuation. In this short article, we will explain […]
The income approach is one the most used methods to estimate the value of a business. Within this approach, there are two main methods, the discounted cash flow method and capitalization of cash flows method. In this post, we will take a closer look into how this approach works and what it means. What is the Income Approach? […]
If you’re interested in the world of finance and business valuations, you may have periodically heard the term “asset approach”. The following article breaks down what it means and will expand your knowledge on this interesting topic. Using an Asset Approach to Value a Company It’s understandable if you have no idea how much your […]
Valuing goodwill can be a tricky one, and it’s likely a bit misunderstood. However, it’s one of those important components in the valuation of a business that simply can’t be overlooked. In this article, we’ll look at some of the essential components of goodwill so that you can get a better understanding of how goodwill […]
This post will take a small dive into some common ways to calculate the equity value of a company, focusing on private businesses. Valuing Equity Definition In short, valuing equity is the ownership interest in a business after subtracting the financial obligations (e.g., debt)/debtholder ownership). Company Value – Debtholder Ownership = Equity Value Valuation professionals […]
It sure is fast, but how reliable is a business calculator? There are certainly pros and cons to using a business calculation software, with some situations more viable than others. If you’re contemplating using a business calculator, we encourage you to read this article to answer some of the questions you may be (and should […]
When performing a business valuation, several discounts should be considered that may need to be applied to a business’s value. Below we will explain what a discount for lack of control means and when an investor, valuer, or other users of valuation information, should be aware of it. DLOC Valuation The DLOC is a discount […]
A business fair market value (FMV), or market value, is commonly used in business valuations and is defined by several public institutions or valuation associations as: “the price that would be negotiated in an open and unrestricted market between a knowledgeable, willing but not anxious buyer and a knowledgeable, willing but not anxious seller acting at arm’s length.” If […]
Are you a business owner who’s preparing your business for sale? If so, then you’ll most likely need to prove to the buyer that the selling price is fair. Justifying to a potential buyer why the sale price is what it is can help your credibility and ensure a faster sale. If you’re interested in […]