{"id":3204,"date":"2021-12-05T19:13:28","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T19:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intelekbusinessvaluations.com\/en\/?p=3204"},"modified":"2022-12-27T19:58:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T19:58:57","slug":"business-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intelekbusinessvaluations.com\/en\/business-valuations\/business-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"

It sure is fast, but how reliable<\/em> 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\u2019re contemplating using a business calculator, we encourage you to read this article to answer some of the questions you may be (and should be) asking.<\/p>\n

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What is a Business Valuation Calculator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A business valuation calculator, performed with software, provides an estimate of value relying on several variables and inputs. When using software, it operates within a limited pre-determined set of calculations based on a specific and limited number of input variables.<\/p>\n

Business valuation success is determined by (amongst other things):<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. amount of inputs\/information, both qualitative and quantitative, given to the valuation professional or software, and the quality and accuracy of those inputs<\/li>\n
  2. ability to interpret the inputs\/information and assess their relevance and importance to the valuation of the subject business<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Regarding the first point above, valuations are completed based on the information provided (operating within a valuation framework), if there are more datapoints and a higher quality of datapoints, this enables the highest probability of a higher quality, accurate valuation.<\/p>\n

    Regarding the second point, once you have that information, the valuation\u2019s success is:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • having the freedom to combine both the art and science of business valuations in identifying the relevant information and its importance<\/li>\n
    • having the valuation experience and knowledge that allows for the most robust and accurate valuation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why You Shouldn\u2019t Trust an Online Business Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Using a software that has limited inputs and uses limited or confined mathematical formulas will provide a limited valuation number.<\/p>\n

      This means that a software will deliver a valuation based on the available information and pre-determined calculations, and depending on your valuation purpose, this may not be sufficient. For other purposes, a particular software may have enough accurate inputs, and therefore a level of sophistication that produces a sufficiently justifiable valuation number.<\/p>\n

      But what would these purposes be? Also, how practical is this in real-world situations? If you\u2019re trying to sell your business for the highest price, and a buyer is trying to buy it for the lowest price, is a potential buyer going to accept or rely on a business valuation calculator for their due diligence on a sale price of $5,000,000?<\/p>\n

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      Example of a Business Calculator<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Business Valuation Purposes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Let\u2019s say that you\u2019re trying to buy a second-hand car, and so you go to a second-hand car sales website. There\u2019s one picture of the car, along with the name, make, and year, and it has a price tag of $20,000. Now, based on those inputs, $20,000 seems like an accurate price. Your friend Bob says this kind of car is worth about that much, and you\u2019ve also seen a few other cars of the same make, model, and year for a similar price. The photo of the car matches the other details and the car doesn\u2019t seem damaged, so this seems to be an accurate valuation based on those limited inputs.<\/p>\n

      Now, the car might very well be worth exactly $20,000 in the market. However, how justified is that number? Would you be wanting some more inputs of data\/information to develop its valuation? Let\u2019s add in that the mechanic that took the car to their garage and performed an in-depth analysis of the engine, body structure, interior, and all the other parts, confirming based on the current condition of the car that it had approximately 50,000 kms of use left, because the car was indeed in poor condition.<\/p>\n

      This mechanic can\u2019t take the car for a test drive because that\u2019s outside of their job description, so you take the car for a test drive yourself, get a feeling for it, feel the rattle in the acceleration, and then you hear a squeaky noise when braking. You don\u2019t know what that sound means, except for the fact that it doesn\u2019t sound good. Now, based on significantly more datapoints from the mechanic and your test drive, a car with similar characteristics in the market would be valued at $5,000 to $10,000.<\/p>\n

      If you have less datapoints, more restrictions in analysis (because that\u2019s not part of the mechanic\u2019s job), and less knowledge regarding what makes a car mechanically reliable, you are left to make decisions based on an insufficient level of information. This often leads to a less accurate valuation, which would potentially be very costly.<\/p>\n

      When Are Business Valuation Calculators a Viable Option?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        \n
      • the software is robust, has a significant amount of data inputs, and the operator of the inputs\/software knows what they\u2019re doing<\/li>\n
      • the business is very consistent in revenue and profits, and there is little change or volatility in all aspects of the business\u2019 operations and finances<\/li>\n
      • the purpose of the valuation is less important, it doesn\u2019t need to be tested or reviewed by third parties, or relied on for compliance with tax authorities or litigation purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        When Do Business Valuation Calculators Have Issues Delivering the Valuation Service?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • the software is basic in nature, requires minimal inputs, and does not have the industry credibility<\/li>\n
        • the business is expecting its future to be different than its past (is it expecting growth or a decline?) or expects material changes in operations<\/li>\n
        • Also, is the valuation to be reviewed by a third party (for example, a buyer or the tax department) or to be used in a divorce or partnership dispute?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Conclusion<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          All of the above considered, you need to ask yourself:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • how accurate do I need the value of my business to be?<\/li>\n
          • how informed do I want to be?<\/li>\n
          • how justified do I want the value to be?<\/li>\n
          • what is my level of risk in this situation if it is not accurate?<\/li>\n
          • what is the reason I need this valuation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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