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Business Valuation

What is Business Valuation?

Business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a whole business or a portion of it (like shares or assets). It’s used for mergers, acquisitions, sales, legal disputes, tax purposes, or strategic planning. Valuations are subjective and depend on assumptions, market conditions, and the purpose of the valuation. Common approaches include income-based, market-based, and asset-based methods.

Key Valuation Methods

Income-Based Approach
Estimates value based on future earnings potential. Common techniques:
- Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Projects future cash flows and discounts them to present value using a discount rate (e.g., weighted average cost of capital, WACC). Formula: Value = ∑ (Cash Flow_t / (1 + r)^t), where r is the discount rate.
- Capitalization of Earnings: Divides normalized earnings by a capitalization rate.
  This method suits profitable businesses with predictable cash flows.
Market-Based Approach
Compares the business to similar publicly traded companies or recent transactions.
- Comparable Company Analysis (Comps): Uses multiples like Price-to-Earnings (P/E), Enterprise Value-to-EBITDA, or Price-to-Sales from peers.
- Precedent Transactions: Analyzes sale prices of similar businesses.
  Ideal for businesses in active markets.
Asset-Based Approach
Values the business based on its net assets.
- Book Value: Assets minus liabilities from balance sheet.
- Adjusted Net Asset Value: Adjusts for fair market values (e.g., appraisals for real estate).
  Best for asset-heavy businesses like real estate or manufacturing.

Factors Influencing Valuation

Financial Performance: Revenue growth, profitability (e.g., EBITDA margins), debt levels, and cash flow stability.
Market Conditions: Economic trends, industry competition, and interest rates (affecting discount rates).
Intangible Assets: Brand value, patents, customer loyalty, and management quality.
Risk Factors: Regulatory changes, geopolitical risks, or operational dependencies.
Purpose of Valuation: Tax valuations might use conservative methods, while sale valuations aim for market value.