Business Valuation Services
Know What Your Business Is Worth. Know What Drives Its Value.
Business Valuation Services for Better Financial Decisions
Make confident decisions with professional Business Valuation Services backed by financial analysis, market insights and strategic advisory. Whether you are raising capital, planning succession, evaluating a transaction or preparing for an IPO, we help you understand and support the value of your business.
A business is one of the most important assets an entrepreneur can build. Yet many founders and family business owners do not have a clear, independent view of what their business is worth or which factors are creating or reducing value.
At Consulting & Beyond (C&B), we provide business valuation and valuation advisory services for SMEs, closely held businesses, founders, investors and companies undertaking strategic or regulatory transactions. Our approach considers the purpose of the valuation, the business model, financial performance, industry environment, comparable evidence, future prospects and relevant qualitative factors.
Our valuation practice covers purchase price allocation, share-based payments, shares and intangible assets, IP and other intangible asset valuation, fairness opinions, restructuring-related valuation opinions, transaction and restructuring modelling, and valuation for applicable statutory compliance.
When Do You Need a Business Valuation?
- Fundraising or bringing in investors
- Selling a business or a stake in the business
- Mergers, acquisitions and strategic transactions
- Succession and exit planning
- Shareholder or partnership-related decisions
- ESOPs and share-based payments
- Business restructuring
- Lender and investor discussions
- Applicable statutory or regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning and understanding enterprise value
Our Business Valuation Services
SME & Private Company Valuation
Independent assessment of business value for closely held companies, SMEs and family businesses.
Startup & Growth-Stage Valuation
Valuation support considering available financial information, market potential and business risk.
Fundraising & Investor Valuation Advisory
Support founders in understanding valuation, financial drivers and the implications of proposed investment transactions.
M&A and Transaction Valuation
Valuation and modelling support for acquisitions, divestments, mergers and restructuring decisions.
Share & Stake Valuation
Valuation of equity interests for relevant transactions, ownership decisions and applicable purposes.
Intangible Asset & IP Valuation
Valuation support for intellectual property, brands and other intangible assets where relevant.
Purchase Price Allocation
Valuation support for allocating purchase consideration among relevant acquired assets and liabilities.
ESOP & Share-Based Payment Valuation
Valuation support for share-based payment and ESOP-related requirements, subject to the applicable framework.
Fairness Opinions & Valuation Opinions
Independent valuation perspectives to support relevant corporate transactions and restructuring contexts.
Statutory & Regulatory Valuation
Valuation support for applicable requirements under corporate and tax laws, based on the purpose and regulatory framework.
How We Approach Business Valuation
01
Understand the Purpose
We identify why the valuation is required, the valuation date, scope and applicable framework.
02
Understand the Business
We review the business model, products or services, industry, competitive environment, management, customers and key value drivers.
03
Analyse Financial Information
We examine historical performance, profitability, cash flows, working capital, assets, liabilities and relevant trends.
04
Assess Market & Business Factors
Where relevant, we consider comparable companies, transaction evidence, industry conditions, growth prospects and business risks.
05
Apply Appropriate Valuation Approaches
Depending on the assignment, we may consider the Income, Market and Asset approaches.
06
Develop & Challenge Assumptions
Key assumptions are evaluated for consistency with historical performance, business plans and available evidence.
07
Prepare the Valuation Report
We document the methodology, assumptions, analysis and conclusion in a structured valuation report appropriate to the engagement.
Common Valuation Approaches
Income Approach
The Income Approach considers the economic benefits expected from the business. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is commonly used where future cash flows can be reasonably estimated.
Market Approach
The Market Approach uses relevant evidence such as comparable companies or transactions and appropriate valuation multiples, subject to data availability and comparability.
Asset-Based Approach
The Asset-Based Approach considers relevant assets and liabilities and can be useful in asset-intensive businesses or assignments where underlying assets are a significant value driver.
A valuation may use one or more approaches depending on the purpose, facts and circumstances of the assignment.
What Drives Business Value?
- Sustainable revenue growth
- Profitability and quality of earnings
- Cash-flow generation and working-capital discipline
- Customer diversification and retention
- Strength of the management team
- Promoter dependency and succession readiness
- Competitive position and industry outlook
- Intellectual property, brand and other intangible assets
- Quality of financial reporting and internal controls
- Debt, liabilities and other business risks
- Scalability and future growth opportunities
Why Choose Consulting & Beyond for Business Valuation?
- Experienced financial and business advisory team
- Multi-dimensional valuation approach tailored to the assignment
- Understanding of SMEs, family businesses and growth-stage companies
- Personal interaction and business-specific analysis
- Support across valuation, corporate finance and strategic advisory requirements
- Ability to collaborate with merchant bankers and transaction professionals where required
- Focus on clear, documented analysis and practical business insights
What You Receive
Depending on the engagement, deliverables can include a detailed valuation report, valuation analysis and supporting financial modelling. Where the valuation forms part of a fundraising or transaction process, we can also collaborate with relevant transaction professionals.
Who We Serve
- SMEs and mid-sized businesses
- Family-owned businesses
- Startups and growth-stage companies
- Founders and promoters
- Investors and strategic buyers
- Companies undertaking mergers, acquisitions or restructuring
- Businesses preparing for fundraising or an SME IPO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is business valuation?
Business valuation is the process of estimating the economic value of a business or ownership interest based on relevant financial, market, asset and qualitative factors.
Why should an SME get its business valued?
Valuation can support fundraising, ownership decisions, succession planning, M&A, ESOPs, strategic planning and applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
What are the main business valuation methods?
The commonly used approaches are Income, Market and Asset approaches. The appropriate approach depends on the purpose and circumstances of the valuation.
Is valuation only required when selling a business?
No. It can also be relevant for fundraising, succession, M&A, ESOPs, restructuring, ownership decisions and certain regulatory requirements.
How can a business increase its value?
Improving sustainable profitability, cash generation, governance, financial reporting, customer diversification, management depth and scalable operations can strengthen underlying value drivers.
How long does a valuation take?
Timelines depend on purpose, complexity, information availability and scope. A timeline can be confirmed after the initial information review.
Do I need a Registered Valuer?
Where applicable law requires valuation by a registered valuer, the prescribed requirements should be followed. Section 247 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for specified valuations to be undertaken by a registered valuer meeting applicable requirements.
Get a Professional Business Valuation
Whether you are preparing for fundraising, considering an acquisition, planning succession, evaluating an ownership transaction or simply want to understand what drives the value of your business, a professional valuation can provide a stronger basis for decision-making.
