| Autor: Dariusz Zarzecki | 261 |
Strony: 261-274
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Application of Rules of Thumb to Business Valuation
Summary
In the US small businesses to which rule of thumb multipliers apply are typically those with sales in a range of $100.000 and $3 million. The rule of thumb is developed by interpretation of actual market transactions reported by brokers and others involved. Sometimes valuation formulas are traditional rules of thumb used by a particular industry. A comparison of rule of thumb multiplier ranges helps the valuation analyst view how the market perceives relative risk of one industry compared with another. Although the use and composition of rule of thumb formulas may vary depending upon economic conditions or local differences in business customs, formulas provide a reasonably uniform national or regional guide. Formulas are relatively easy to use and make sense to both laymen and professionals. Nevertheless, values estimated by market formulas ought to be validated by other, more rigorous, methods. There are also certain cautions about using rule of thumb formulas: 1) formulas are general in nature; 2) there is no single, all-purpose formula; 3) not all businesses are saleable.
pełen tekstApplication of Rules of Thumb to Business Valuation
Summary
In the US small businesses to which rule of thumb multipliers apply are typically those with sales in a range of $100.000 and $3 million. The rule of thumb is developed by interpretation of actual market transactions reported by brokers and others involved. Sometimes valuation formulas are traditional rules of thumb used by a particular industry. A comparison of rule of thumb multiplier ranges helps the valuation analyst view how the market perceives relative risk of one industry compared with another. Although the use and composition of rule of thumb formulas may vary depending upon economic conditions or local differences in business customs, formulas provide a reasonably uniform national or regional guide. Formulas are relatively easy to use and make sense to both laymen and professionals. Nevertheless, values estimated by market formulas ought to be validated by other, more rigorous, methods. There are also certain cautions about using rule of thumb formulas: 1) formulas are general in nature; 2) there is no single, all-purpose formula; 3) not all businesses are saleable.