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'''Valuation method''' is a technique used to determine the value of an asset, such as a business, property, or investment. | '''Valuation [[method]]''' is a technique used to determine the value of an asset, such as a business, property, or [[investment]]. | ||
==Types of valuation methods== | ==Types of valuation methods== | ||
Some commonly used valuation methods include: | Some commonly used valuation methods include: | ||
* Comparable company analysis (also known as "multiples analysis"): This method involves comparing a company's financial metrics (such as price-to-earnings ratio) to those of similar companies in the same industry. | * '''Comparable [[company]] analysis (also known as "multiples analysis")''': This method involves comparing a company's financial metrics (such as [[price]]-to-earnings ratio) to those of similar companies in the same [[industry]]. | ||
* Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis: This method involves estimating the future cash flows a company will generate and discounting them back to their present value. | * '''Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis''': This method involves estimating the future cash flows a company will generate and discounting them back to their present value. | ||
* Asset-based valuation: This method involves valuing a company based on its net assets, such as real estate and equipment. | * '''Asset-based valuation''': This method involves valuing a company based on its net assets, such as real estate and equipment. | ||
* Market capitalization: This method values a company based on its current stock price and the number of shares outstanding. | * '''[[Market]] capitalization''': This method values a company based on its current stock price and the number of shares outstanding. | ||
* Earnings capitalization: This method values a company by dividing the earnings by the capitalization rate. | * '''Earnings capitalization''': This method values a company by dividing the earnings by the [[capitalization rate]]. | ||
These are the most common methods, but there are many other ways to value a company or asset. The choice of method will depend on the specific circumstances and the purpose of the valuation. | These are the most common methods, but there are many other ways to value a company or asset. The choice of method will depend on the specific circumstances and the purpose of the valuation. | ||
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==Valuation method application== | ==Valuation method application== | ||
Valuation methods are typically used in a variety of financial and investment contexts, including: | Valuation methods are typically used in a variety of financial and investment contexts, including: | ||
* Mergers and acquisitions: Valuation methods are used to determine the value of a target company in a merger or acquisition. This information is used to negotiate the purchase price and the terms of the deal. | * '''[[Mergers and acquisitions]]''': Valuation methods are used to determine the value of a target company in a [[merger]] or acquisition. This [[information]] is used to negotiate the purchase price and the terms of the deal. | ||
* Initial public offerings (IPOs): Companies going public will often use valuation methods to determine the value of the company and set the initial offering price for the stock. | * '''Initial public offerings (IPOs)''': Companies going public will often use valuation methods to determine the value of the company and set the initial offering price for the stock. | ||
* Real estate: Valuation methods are commonly used to determine the value of a piece of property for the purpose of buying, selling or financing. | * '''Real estate''': Valuation methods are commonly used to determine the value of a piece of property for the purpose of buying, selling or [[financing]]. | ||
* Investment analysis: Valuation methods are used by investors to determine the value of a stock or other investment. | * '''Investment analysis''': Valuation methods are used by investors to determine the value of a stock or other investment. | ||
* Financial reporting: Publicly traded companies are required to disclose the value of their assets and liabilities on their financial statements, and valuation methods are used to determine these values. | * '''Financial reporting''': [[Publicly traded companies]] are required to disclose the value of their assets and liabilities on their financial statements, and valuation methods are used to determine these values. | ||
* Taxation: Valuation methods are used to determine the value of assets for tax purposes, such as estate and gift taxes. | * '''Taxation''': Valuation methods are used to determine the value of assets for tax purposes, such as estate and gift taxes. | ||
* Litigation: Valuation methods are used in legal disputes to determine the value of assets, such as in divorce or bankruptcy proceedings. | * '''Litigation''': Valuation methods are used in legal disputes to determine the value of assets, such as in divorce or bankruptcy proceedings. | ||
In general, Valuation methods are used by professionals such as financial analysts, investors, and accountants to make informed decisions about the value of an asset or a company. | In general, Valuation methods are used by professionals such as financial analysts, investors, and accountants to make informed decisions about the value of an asset or a company. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Whitehead, J. C. (2006). ''[http://www.appstate.edu/~whiteheadjc/research/papers/cvprimer.pdf A practitioner’s primer on the contingent valuation method]''. Handbook on contingent valuation, 66-91. | * Whitehead, J. C. (2006). ''[http://www.appstate.edu/~whiteheadjc/research/papers/cvprimer.pdf A practitioner’s primer on the contingent valuation method]''. Handbook on [[contingent valuation]], 66-91. | ||
* Klose, T. (1999). ''[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016885109900010X?casa_token=_NAbhuGMbVsAAAAA:ugXhKypidJlV6co4WR-apnCHoN1UtWw0bLkuDxMu_Cy-yiHM7fxWgTy_tBScdQnWT__mQyAVaAAk The contingent valuation method in health care]''. Health policy, 47(2), 97-123. | * Klose, T. (1999). ''[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016885109900010X?casa_token=_NAbhuGMbVsAAAAA:ugXhKypidJlV6co4WR-apnCHoN1UtWw0bLkuDxMu_Cy-yiHM7fxWgTy_tBScdQnWT__mQyAVaAAk The contingent valuation method in health care]''. Health policy, 47(2), 97-123. | ||
* Lagrost, C., Martin, D., Dubois, C., & Quazzotti, S. (2010). ''[https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/14691931011085641/full/html?casa_token=exa5btCxrp0AAAAA:EcMOEGo4r9FMBVqW_fUaF9C0gKR2gVlmn32uVBd_wrq6bvoeBLKPxnBUMqbaP5MHOGM6y09hIVuLrLD4tVDEbjJNyRsZS8sZydJV6FW_0A7Bt3r-4d_3 Intellectual property valuation: how to approach the selection of an appropriate valuation method]''. Journal of Intellectual Capital. | * Lagrost, C., Martin, D., Dubois, C., & Quazzotti, S. (2010). ''[https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/14691931011085641/full/html?casa_token=exa5btCxrp0AAAAA:EcMOEGo4r9FMBVqW_fUaF9C0gKR2gVlmn32uVBd_wrq6bvoeBLKPxnBUMqbaP5MHOGM6y09hIVuLrLD4tVDEbjJNyRsZS8sZydJV6FW_0A7Bt3r-4d_3 Intellectual property valuation: how to approach the selection of an appropriate valuation method]''. Journal of Intellectual Capital. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:34, 18 November 2023
Valuation method is a technique used to determine the value of an asset, such as a business, property, or investment.
Types of valuation methods
Some commonly used valuation methods include:
- Comparable company analysis (also known as "multiples analysis"): This method involves comparing a company's financial metrics (such as price-to-earnings ratio) to those of similar companies in the same industry.
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis: This method involves estimating the future cash flows a company will generate and discounting them back to their present value.
- Asset-based valuation: This method involves valuing a company based on its net assets, such as real estate and equipment.
- Market capitalization: This method values a company based on its current stock price and the number of shares outstanding.
- Earnings capitalization: This method values a company by dividing the earnings by the capitalization rate.
These are the most common methods, but there are many other ways to value a company or asset. The choice of method will depend on the specific circumstances and the purpose of the valuation.
Valuation method application
Valuation methods are typically used in a variety of financial and investment contexts, including:
- Mergers and acquisitions: Valuation methods are used to determine the value of a target company in a merger or acquisition. This information is used to negotiate the purchase price and the terms of the deal.
- Initial public offerings (IPOs): Companies going public will often use valuation methods to determine the value of the company and set the initial offering price for the stock.
- Real estate: Valuation methods are commonly used to determine the value of a piece of property for the purpose of buying, selling or financing.
- Investment analysis: Valuation methods are used by investors to determine the value of a stock or other investment.
- Financial reporting: Publicly traded companies are required to disclose the value of their assets and liabilities on their financial statements, and valuation methods are used to determine these values.
- Taxation: Valuation methods are used to determine the value of assets for tax purposes, such as estate and gift taxes.
- Litigation: Valuation methods are used in legal disputes to determine the value of assets, such as in divorce or bankruptcy proceedings.
In general, Valuation methods are used by professionals such as financial analysts, investors, and accountants to make informed decisions about the value of an asset or a company.
| Valuation method — recommended articles |
| Appraisal right — Total capitalization — Valuation of companies — Asset based approach — Market value of equity — Acquisition Financing — Market approach — Investments — Listed Property |
References
- Whitehead, J. C. (2006). A practitioner’s primer on the contingent valuation method. Handbook on contingent valuation, 66-91.
- Klose, T. (1999). The contingent valuation method in health care. Health policy, 47(2), 97-123.
- Lagrost, C., Martin, D., Dubois, C., & Quazzotti, S. (2010). Intellectual property valuation: how to approach the selection of an appropriate valuation method. Journal of Intellectual Capital.
