{"id":1253,"date":"2019-09-10T06:03:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T22:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/?p=1253"},"modified":"2023-10-18T18:17:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T10:17:48","slug":"how-do-you-value-a-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/how-do-you-value-a-company\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you value a company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-1024x633.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-1536x950.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-2048x1267.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-1284351098-scaled.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Business Valuation\" width=\"900\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/how-do-you-value-a-company\/#How_do_you_value_a_company\" >How do you value a company?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/how-do-you-value-a-company\/#Company_Valuation_Methods\" >Company Valuation Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/how-do-you-value-a-company\/#Here_are_the_different_methods_to_value_a_business\" >Here are the different methods to value a business.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_value_a_company\"><\/span>How do you value a company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Valuation_Methods\"><\/span>Company Valuation Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There are many ways to find out about company valuation, but it really depends on what is the company\u2019s nature and in what stage is the company. For example, valuing a company going for liquidation is different from valuing an operating business. What about to value a company that is lost making vs another that is profit making?<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_different_methods_to_value_a_business\"><\/span>Here are the different methods to value a business.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3>What are the Main Valuation Methods?<\/h3>\r\n<p>There are three main valuation methods used by industry practitioners when valuing a company as a going concern: (1) Market Approach , (2) <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/collections\/financial-modeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DCF analysis<\/a>, and (3) Cost Approach.\u00a0 These are the different methods of valuation used in <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/careers\/jobs\/investment-banking-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investment banking<\/a>, equity research, private equity, corporate development, <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/valuation\/mergers-acquisitions-ma-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mergers &amp; acquisitions (M&amp;A<\/a>), leveraged buyouts (<a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/finance\/leveraged-buyout-lbo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LBO<\/a>) and other areas of finance.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":1256} --><\/p>\r\n<figure><\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"black\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/first-1024x546.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/first-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/first-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/first-768x410.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Image: CFI\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/courses\/business-valuation-fundamentals-certificate-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Valuation Course<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>As shown in the diagram above, when valuing a business or asset, there are three broad categories that each contain their own methods. The Cost Approach looks at what it cost to build something, and this method is not frequently used by finance professionals to value a company as a going concern. Next is the Market Approach, this is a form of\u00a0<em>relative valuation<\/em> and frequently used in industry. It includes\u00a0Comparable Analysis Precedent Transactions.\u00a0 Finally, the discounted cash flow (DCF) approach is a form of\u00a0<em>intrinsic valuation<\/em>\u00a0and is the most detailed and thorough approach to valuation modelling.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Method 1: Market Analysis Approach<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/valuation\/comparable-company-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparable company analysis<\/a> (also called \u201ctrading multiples\u201d or \u201cpeer group analysis\u201d or \u201cequity comps\u201d or \u201cpublic market multiples\u201d) is a relative <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/courses\/business-valuation-fundamentals-certificate-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuation method<\/a> in which you compare the current value of a business to other similar businesses by looking at trading multiples like P\/E, <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/ebitda-multiple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EV\/EBITDA<\/a>, or other ratios. Multiples of <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/what-is-ebitda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EBITDA<\/a> are the most common valuation method.<\/p>\r\n<p>An example would be a F&amp;B related business would be compare to another F&amp;B who has just sold or got invested to get its relative P\/E ratio. This P\/E ratio (for example 6x) will be then use as a multiplier to multiple the EBITA of the potential F&amp;B company with 6x to get its valuation.Let\u2019s think about valuing a property; the Comparison method is also used to value the most common types of property, such as houses, shops, offices and standard warehouses. Ideally the assumption is that the market should be stable and there should be multiple, recent lettings\/sales of comparable properties (same size, location, condition etc). The best comparable factors should be selected and analysed, and thereafter adjustments can be made for their differences. Finally, an estimated market value can be created.In most country, property valuation is based on the per square feet (or per square meter) price multiply the size of the unit; but how did they derive on the PSF in for that unit? It is also based on comparable analysis on the last few transacted price in the similar area with the same condition.Below is an example of a valuation analysis using market approach. <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/second.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>Method 2: DCF Analysis Approach<\/h4>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/modeling\/dcf-model-training-free-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)<\/a> (DCF) analysis is an <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/valuation\/intrinsic-value-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intrinsic value<\/a> approach where an analyst forecasts the business\u2019 unlevered <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/cash-flow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free cash flow<\/a> into the future and discount it back to today at the firm\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/what-is-wacc-formula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weighted Average Cost of Captial (WACC<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<p>A DCF analysis is performed by <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/courses\/learn-to-build-a-financial-model-in-excel-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">building<\/a>\u00a0a financial model in Excel and requires an extensive amount of detail and analysis.\u00a0 It is the most detailed of the three approaches, requires the most assumptions and often produces the highest value. However, the effort required for preparing a DCF model will also often result in the most accurate valuation. A DCF model allows the analyst to forecast value based on different scenarios, and even perform a sensitivity analysis.<\/p>\r\n<p>For larger businesses, the DCF value is commonly a sum-of-the-parts analysis, where different business units are modelled individually and added together. <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/third.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>DCF Valuation Model <em>(Image: CFI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/courses\/business-valuation-fundamentals-certificate-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Valuation Course<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\r\n<h6>Football Field Chart (summary)<\/h6>\r\n<p>Investment bankers will often put together a <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/football-field-chart-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">football field chart<\/a> to summarize the range of values for a business based on the different valuation methods used. Below is an example of a football field graph, which is typically included in an <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/investment-banking-pitch-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investment banking pitch book<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>As you can see, the graph summarizes the company\u2019s 52-week trading range (it\u2019s stock price, assuming it\u2019s public), the range of prices analysts have for the stock, the range of values from comparable valuation modeling, the range from precedent transaction analysis, and finally the DCF valuation method. The orange dotted line in the middle represents the average valuation from all the methods.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/fourth-1024x547.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/fourth.png 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/fourth-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/fourth-768x410.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/templates\/excel-modeling\/football-field-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Football Field Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Method 3: Cost Approach<\/h4>\r\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>cost approach<\/strong>, which is not as commonly used in corporate finance, looks at what it cost or would cost to re-build the business. This approach ignores any value creation or cash flow generation and only look at things through the lens of \u201ccost = value\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p>This approach is more commonly used for company who has not make any profit or revenue. Many start-ups who has built technology platform can often use the cost to acquire the number of customers as part of the valuation of the business. It literally covers the opportunity cost that the entrepreneur lost when he do this business, including the possible salary he lost during this period of time and the effort he spend and his company\u2019s IP rights, customer acquisition and other databased they have built and acquired during this period of time.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the investor set up a new company on his own, how much does he need to spend to create a company with the exact value as yours. This is the value, which is also the Replacement Cost.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Other Method<\/h4>\r\n<p>If the company will not continue to operate, then a\u00a0<strong>liquidation value<\/strong>\u00a0will be estimated based on breaking up and selling the company\u2019s assets. This value is usually very discounted as it assumes the assets will be sold as quickly as possible to any buyer.<\/p>\r\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sgsmeloans.com.sg\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a> to submit an enquiry now !<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/\"><strong><em>BizSquare<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0is a one-stop business consultancy firm providing Loan Consultancy Services, Accounting and Corporate Secretarial Services, Branding and Marketing Consultancy, Strategy Management and Start-up Mentorship.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Reviewed on 11 January 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sgsmeloans.com.sg\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-300x100.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/bizsquare.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/button-2048x682.png 2048w\" alt=\"Consult Bizsquare,business property sme working capital loan, mortgage broker, invoice financing\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" \/> <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you value a company? Company Valuation Methods There are many ways to find out about company valuation, but it really depends on what is the company\u2019s nature and in what stage is the company. For example, valuing a company going for liquidation is different from valuing an operating business. What about to value a company that is lost making vs another that is profit making? Here are the different methods to value a business. What are the Main Valuation Methods? There are three main valuation methods used by industry practitioners when valuing a company as a going concern: (1) Market Approach , (2) DCF analysis, and (3) Cost Approach.\u00a0 These are the different methods of valuation used in investment banking, equity research, private equity, corporate development, mergers &amp; acquisitions (M&amp;A), leveraged buyouts (LBO) and other areas of finance. Image: CFI\u2019s\u00a0Business Valuation Course. As shown in the diagram above, when valuing a business or asset, there are three broad categories that each contain their own methods. The Cost Approach looks at what it cost to build something, and this method is not frequently used by finance professionals to value a company as a going concern. Next is the Market Approach, this is a form of\u00a0relative valuation and frequently used in industry. It includes\u00a0Comparable Analysis Precedent Transactions.\u00a0 Finally, the discounted cash flow (DCF) approach is a form of\u00a0intrinsic valuation\u00a0and is the most detailed and thorough approach to valuation modelling. Method 1: Market Analysis Approach Comparable company analysis (also called \u201ctrading multiples\u201d or \u201cpeer group analysis\u201d or \u201cequity comps\u201d or \u201cpublic market multiples\u201d) is a relative valuation method in which you compare the current value of a business to other similar businesses by looking at trading multiples like P\/E, EV\/EBITDA, or other ratios. Multiples of EBITDA are the most common valuation method. An example would be a F&amp;B related business would be compare to another F&amp;B who has just sold or got invested to get its relative P\/E ratio. This P\/E ratio (for example 6x) will be then use as a multiplier to multiple the EBITA of the potential F&amp;B company with 6x to get its valuation.Let\u2019s think about valuing a property; the Comparison method is also used to value the most common types of property, such as houses, shops, offices and standard warehouses. Ideally the assumption is that the market should be stable and there should be multiple, recent lettings\/sales of comparable properties (same size, location, condition etc). The best comparable factors should be selected and analysed, and thereafter adjustments can be made for their differences. Finally, an estimated market value can be created.In most country, property valuation is based on the per square feet (or per square meter) price multiply the size of the unit; but how did they derive on the PSF in for that unit? It is also based on comparable analysis on the last few transacted price in the similar area with the same condition.Below is an example of a valuation analysis using market approach. Method 2: DCF Analysis Approach Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) (DCF) analysis is an intrinsic value approach where an analyst forecasts the business\u2019 unlevered free cash flow into the future and discount it back to today at the firm\u2019s Weighted Average Cost of Captial (WACC). A DCF analysis is performed by building\u00a0a financial model in Excel and requires an extensive amount of detail and analysis.\u00a0 It is the most detailed of the three approaches, requires the most assumptions and often produces the highest value. However, the effort required for preparing a DCF model will also often result in the most accurate valuation. A DCF model allows the analyst to forecast value based on different scenarios, and even perform a sensitivity analysis. For larger businesses, the DCF value is commonly a sum-of-the-parts analysis, where different business units are modelled individually and added together. DCF Valuation Model (Image: CFI\u2019s Business Valuation Course) Football Field Chart (summary) Investment bankers will often put together a football field chart to summarize the range of values for a business based on the different valuation methods used. Below is an example of a football field graph, which is typically included in an investment banking pitch book. As you can see, the graph summarizes the company\u2019s 52-week trading range (it\u2019s stock price, assuming it\u2019s public), the range of prices analysts have for the stock, the range of values from comparable valuation modeling, the range from precedent transaction analysis, and finally the DCF valuation method. The orange dotted line in the middle represents the average valuation from all the methods. Image: Free Football Field Chart. Method 3: Cost Approach The\u00a0cost approach, which is not as commonly used in corporate finance, looks at what it cost or would cost to re-build the business. This approach ignores any value creation or cash flow generation and only look at things through the lens of \u201ccost = value\u201d. This approach is more commonly used for company who has not make any profit or revenue. Many start-ups who has built technology platform can often use the cost to acquire the number of customers as part of the valuation of the business. It literally covers the opportunity cost that the entrepreneur lost when he do this business, including the possible salary he lost during this period of time and the effort he spend and his company\u2019s IP rights, customer acquisition and other databased they have built and acquired during this period of time. If the investor set up a new company on his own, how much does he need to spend to create a company with the exact value as yours. This is the value, which is also the Replacement Cost. Other Method If the company will not continue to operate, then a\u00a0liquidation value\u00a0will be estimated based on breaking up and selling the company\u2019s assets. This value is usually very discounted as it assumes the assets will be sold as quickly as possible to any buyer. Click HERE to submit an enquiry now ! 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