Business valuation
Are you buying? Selling? Gifting? At Smith Schafer, business valuation services support these plans and more. There is more to business value than simply your balance sheet today.
Know where you stand. Gain negotiating power.
There are many reasons a business owner may want or need a business valuation, including negotiating a merger or business sale, estate
Smith Schafer works with Minnesota business owners, in multiple industries, to uncover the true value of their companies’ tangible and intangible assets. The resulting valuation report provides an accurate baseline measurement that informs your strategic plan – whether your goal is to sell the business, arm yourself for litigation or build additional value for the future.
Our Business Valuation Services:
- Gifting
- Estate Planning
- Buy & Sell Agreements
- Equity of Debt Financing
- Merger & Acquisition
- Litigation Support
- Marital Separation
We know your industry:
Contact Smith Schafer’s Valuation Services Group to schedule a consultation.
Business Valuation Resources
Understanding the Build-Up Method
When valuing a business, experts use various valuation methods, such as Discounted Cash Flows (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, market value, and asset-based methods. When using DCF method, one way to select an appropriate discount rate for the business is to use the built-up method.
Breakdown of a Business Valuation Report
The business valuation industry is a sector of professional practice that is highly respected but often misunderstood. A misconception is that a business valuation expert can develop a value by merely looking at a company’s financial statements and determining if a company is financially healthy and an expected sale price.
How to Value a Business if you are looking to Buy or Sell
Company value is a question on many business owners’ minds. Whether you are considering selling a business or purchasing one, it is crucial to know what your company may be worth.
