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VALUATION OF BUSINESS LOSING MONEY

The Mentor Group

Even if the business is not profitable, its assets may still have value that can be realized through a sale or liquidation. Liquidation Value: If the business is not generating enough revenue to cover its expenses and is facing financial distress, you may need to consider its liquidation value.

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Understanding Valuation Techniques in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

This approach relies on analyzing the market value of comparable publicly traded companies, known as guideline companies or multiples. By comparing key financial metrics such as price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, price-to-sales (P/S) ratios, and price-to-book (P/B) ratios, analysts can estimate the target company’s value.

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How can I learn to valuate a company?

Equilest

Financial Statements and Ratios Analyzing Financial Statements: One of the first steps in valuating a company is to analyze its financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Understanding the company's financial health is fundamental to valuation.