How do I calculate the value of my business?
There are several business valuation methods, which vary in approach. There are many metrics for determining the value of your business — comparing assets to liability, overall market stability, pure income, etc. - and these approaches can be carried out alone or with the help of a professional. See our sell FAQ for more information on business valuation.
Take control of valuation, and get a quick and easy snapshot, using our ValueRight tool. For those who have operated for at least a year, input your information and we will get back to you with a personalized, instant valuation.
Can I get a realistic value of my business?
ValueRight benchmarks your business based on more than 20 years of proprietary business for sale data and industry multiples. This provides a holistic valuation of your business based on objective data.
Can I ask an agent to do this for me?
Agents offer valuable guidance for business valuation, and can help you through the ValueRight process. It's best to partner with an agent who has experience in the industry you operate within.
Which documents do I need to complete the ValueRight process?
ValueRight is an online, self-service business valuation tool. The interface will prompt you to input variety of professional information. You should plan to come prepared with these three types of documents:
- Profit and loss statements
- Owner salary and benefit information (all shareholders)
- Financial statements from the last 3 years (1 year minimum)
How long does it take to complete the ValueRight process?
The process takes about 45 minutes to complete. Afterwards, you will have immediate access to your detailed valuation information inside a PDF report.
What is the cost of ValueRight?
ValueRight is self-service and free of charge