Blog Category: Business Valuation

Learn everything about business valuations, from methods and strategies to metrics. Whether you’re raising capital, planning an exit, or simply seeking to maximize your business’s value, our resources will guide you.

How to calculate FMV for a gift of stock?

What comes to your mind when you think of gifting? Expensive accessories, fancy vacations, or even donations? Stocks, which may increase in value over time, are a better long-term gift than something that will eventually wear out.  Furthermore, you can skip paying capital gains tax on the value increase through gifting instead of selling the … Continued

How to Value a Patent in Australia?

The “Raising the Bar” Act of 2012 holds significant relevance in the realm of patent valuation in Australia. This law introduces major changes and reduces the likelihood of Australian patents being broader in scope compared to international equivalents. The statistics show that Australia is experiencing a major surge in patent filings, which reached record levels … Continued

Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratios by Industry (2024)

Anyone who’s been in the investment market long enough will be aware of the many valuation tools that are used. Each one considers different valuation parameters and has its merits and demerits, but none of them are used on its own. Only the best professional analysts know the right combination to arrive at realistic valuation … Continued

Pros and Cons of High Valuation for Startups

The unspoken ambition of any startup is to secure a high valuation. While achieving a high valuation is often seen as a mark of success, it can also open up a can of worms. This blog will explore the pros and cons of high valuation for startups. We will see how high valuations can make … Continued

Portfolio Valuation Trends in 2024

Learning from the past, investors in 2024 are more conscious of the risks in private equity. The attitude has changed from being excessively optimistic to being vigilant. There is a call for transparency and consistency in portfolio valuations. As new technologies emerge, investors have recognized the need for advanced valuation methodologies. Join us as we … Continued

How Patent Valuation Secured Funding for Innovative Startups?

Investors are always looking for innovative startups that could disrupt their respective industry segments. Such startups can potentially capture a significant portion of value creation in a particular industry. However, more often than not, innovative startups will not have financial performance or market-tested solutions to bolster their claims. Instead, they would rely on their patent … Continued

How will 2024 change valuation?

In 2024, the business valuation landscape will go through some significant changes. Since representatives for almost half the world will be elected in 2024, substantial changes to government policies are on the cards. At the same time, we can expect some key regulations regarding ESOPs to be established. The rise of transformative businesses with never-seen-before … Continued

Intellectual Property Valuation: Case Study

Intellectual property (IP) valuations aim to find out how well a company can monetize its research and development (R&D) results or reputation. IP rights, especially patents, are granted in such a way that companies are incentivized to keep innovating while other people have access to the technology and can improve on it eventually. The incentives … Continued

Revenue Multiples by Industry (2024)

Company valuation is an important recurring process in every business. It is in many ways a projection as well as a milestone in a company’s growth cycle. Analysts can select from a wide array of valuation tools to suit industry needs. While it is easier to arrive at a valuation for companies with an established … Continued

EBITDA Multiples by Industry (2024)

Company valuation is one thing that every entrepreneur must bear in mind at every stage of a business. No significant decision can be taken without estimating the market value of a company at any given point. Factors called valuation multiples are important indicators in this process. Investors and company managements alike use these valuation multiples … Continued

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