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Valuation Using Multiples—What Is It and How Does It Work? Core Ideas Explained

Valutico

Valuation using multiples is one of the three main ways to value a business, sometimes referred to as the ‘market-based approach’ It’s used widely by valuation practitioners, who will take a ratio either from comparable companies, or comparable transactions, to help value their target company.

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Your Guide to Valuing a Company Using the Multiples Approach

Valutico

Valuation using multiples is one of the three main ways to value a business, sometimes referred to as the ‘market-based approach’ It’s used widely by valuation practitioners, who will take a ratio either from comparable companies, or comparable transactions, to help value their target company.

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The AI Agent Valuation Challenge: Why 2025’s Digital Natives Need New Rules

Equidam

How do you benchmark a company that charges per successful sales call against one that charges per user? The lack of standardized metrics makes comparable company analysis—already problematic for startups—nearly impossible. Analysis of valuations on Equidam shows early-stage AI startups had an average valuation of $25.1M