How do I calculate the value of my business?
Calculating the value of your business can be done in a few ways. You will need to add up the value of your assets and determine the amount of revenue the business makes. One of the more relevant ways to calculate the value of your business is to use earnings multiples or the price to earnings (P/E) ratio.
You can go through a broker, an accountant or other professionals to help in valuing your business or you can do it yourself using ValueRight.
Can I get a realistic value of my business?
You can get a realistic value of your business if you have the right information available. Taking all factors into consideration will give you an accurate estimation of its worth.
Can I ask an agent to do this for me?
There are agents that have experience in valuing a business and will be able to help you through the process. Make sure that you find someone who has experience with businesses similar to your own.
What documents do you need?
Before valuing your business, ensure that you have access to the profit and loss statements from at least a full year. In addition, you will need a detailed inventory and list of assets.
For a more accurate valuation, you can add the last 3 years of financial information and ValueRight will give a more accurate figure as it will take into consideration the growth of the business over the years.
How long does it take to complete the process?
It is a 4-step process and it takes 45 minutes to complete.
What's the cost of ValueRight?
ValueRight is a self-service free of charge to use. At the end of the process, you will receive a PDF file with the Valuation Report.
