Free Business Valuation

Understand Your Business's Worth Today

At Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions, we offer a complimentary, confidential business valuation service tailored for business owners considering a sale or seeking insight into their company's market value. Our expert advisors utilize industry-standard valuation methods to provide you with an accurate assessment, empowering you to make informed strategic decisions.

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Why Choose Waddell M&A?

Expertise Across Industries: Our team has extensive experience valuing businesses across various sectors, ensuring a nuanced understanding of your industry's dynamics.

Fully Confidential: We prioritize your privacy. All information shared is kept strictly confidential.

Strategic Insights: Beyond numbers, we provide actionable insights to enhance your business's value and marketability.

Preparation for Sale: If you're contemplating selling, our valuation sets the foundation for a successful transaction by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Common Business Valuation Methods

The most common valuation method for main street businesses is a Market Based business valuation. The Market Approach determines value by comparing the subject business to similar companies that have been sold. This method begins with determining the average owner benefit of the business, then we analyze sale prices of comparable businesses to derive valuation benchmarks and determine the business value.

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The Income Approach estimates a business's value based on its ability to generate future earnings. This method is most commonly used for middle-market M&A and businesses with easily predictable cash flows. The Income Approach uses a discounted cash flow analysis, which is done by discounting projected future cash flows at a rate that reflects the investment risk.

The Asset-Based Approach calculates a business's value based on the fair market value of its assets. This method is typically used for underperforming businesses that are considering liquidation.

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