Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Highlight Intangible Assets : Many businesses have valuable intangible assets such as brand reputation, customer loyalty, and intellectual property. These assets may not be fully reflected in the valuation.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Start-ups 52

BV Specialists

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tangible assets like office equipment, technology systems, and legal software contribute to the practices value. Equally important are intangible assets, such as intellectual property, client files, and operating systems. Assessing how much goodwill is tied to the attorney versus the brand is important to understand.

Appraisal 106

Appraisal Intangible Assets Marketability Technology 106

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Intangible Assets Not Properly Valued Finally, although tangible assets like equipment and real estate are easy to value, intangible assets such as brand reputation, intellectual property, and customer relationships are more complex. If these assets are not properly valued, you may receive a low valuation.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Marketability 52

BV Specialists

JUNE 16, 2025

Here are some thoughts on possible approaches: An asset approach may be relevant and involves calculating the fair market value of the organization's tangible and intangible assets minus liabilities. This includes the cost of acquiring similar assets, staffing, and establishing the same level of community reach or donor base.

Intangible Assets 79

Intangible Assets Fair Market Value Dividends Appraisal 79

IVSC

MAY 30, 2025

Getting the Process Right: Exploring Valuation Risk under IVS This IVSC Perspectives Paper explores the concept of valuation risk — the possibility that a valuation outcome is not appropriate for its intended use — and how it arises from the valuation process itself.

Intangible Assets 211

Intangible Assets Business Valuation 211

Equidam

JULY 11, 2025

Research suggests that around 48% of public market stock value comprises intangible assets , including brand equity, proprietary technology, and intellectual property. Yet most valuation methods treat these metrics as if they exist in a vacuum, divorced from the brand equity that enables them.

Intangible Assets 59

Intangible Assets Excess Earnings Method Marketability eCommerce 59

Equilest

JANUARY 25, 2025

Reputation and Branding A strong reputation in the industry is an intangible asset that adds to the business's value. Asset-Based Valuation This approach calculates the value of the business based on its tangible and intangible assets. Tangible Assets: Include machinery, vehicles, and tools.

Intangible Assets 40

Intangible Assets Discounted Cash Flow Normalized Earnings EBITDA 40

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 2, 2025

A PPA valuation is a financial analysis that determines the value of a businesss individual assets. This includes an assessment of both tangible and intangible assets. Peak commonly uses these projections to calculate the fair market value of intangible assets. What is a PPA Valuation?

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Fair Market Value Appraisal 52

Equidam

APRIL 26, 2025

Key value drivers include intangible assets like intellectual property, the strength and experience of the founding team, the perceived size of the market opportunity, network effects, brand recognition, and, critically, the projected ability to generate significant cash flows in the future.

Discounted Cash Flow 59

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Book Value Beta 59

Peak Business Valuation

JULY 17, 2025

Assets fall into two broad categories: Tangible Assets: This type of asset refers to physical items. Common tangible assets are equipment and machinery, real estate , inventory, and vehicles. Intangible Assets : An intangible asset applies to non-physical items.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Fair Market Value 52

RNC

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Understanding Goodwill Valuation in Business Goodwill is a critical intangible asset that represents the reputation, brand strength, customer relationships, and competitive advantage of a business. Misclassification leads to financial reporting errors and incorrect asset valuations.

Intangible Assets 52

Intangible Assets Business Valuation Compliance Marketability 52

IVSC

JULY 23, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the valuation landscape. From data sourcing and analysis to model generation and report writing, technology is reshaping how valuations are performed, delivered, and scrutinised. But what does this mean for professional valuers — and for International Valuation Standards?

Technology 130

Technology Intangible Assets Business Valuation 130

Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Asset Approach: The asset approach assesses physical and intangible assets of a daycare. This is done by comparing profit and loss statements to calculate future cash flow. It also takes into account risks of the business. This approach is typically less applicable for daycare centers.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

RNC

MAY 22, 2025

Commonly applied to startups or mature companies in markets with adequate comparable data, often helpful in valuing businesses with significant intangible asset valuation aspects. Factors Influencing Business Valuation Various important elements play a critical role in influencing how investors assess the overall value of a business.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Intangible Assets EBITDA 52

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding Purchase Price Allocation Valuations A Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) valuation involves distributing the total purchase price among the companys tangible assets, intangible assets, and liabilities. Calculating the value of assets provides transparency in financial reporting. Schedule a Free Consultation!

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Compliance 52

Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Asset Approach : This method calculates value based on its physical and intangible assets. This approach also accounts for risks in the business. See How to Value a Bar or Nightclub for additional information. It looks at things like equipment, real estate, inventory, and intellectual property.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Appraisal Intangible Assets Fair Market Value 52

RNC

APRIL 22, 2025

How ESG Metrics Influence Business Valuation ESG Metrics as Intangible Value Drivers Strong social impact reporting and transparent corporate governance indicators contribute to brand reputation, employee retention, and stakeholder trust—key intangible assets that elevate a company’s perceived value.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Compliance Intangible Assets 52

Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Asset Approach : The asset approach assesses the value of an ESOP companys tangible and intangible assets while accounting for liabilities. The Income Approach : This valuation approach focuses on the companys future earning potential by projecting cash flows and discounting them to present value.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The Asset Approach Last, the asset approach focuses on the value of a company’s tangible and intangible assets. When valuing a small business with the asset approach, valuation analysts analyze the business’s total assets and subtract any liabilities.

Fair Market Value 52

Fair Market Value Business Valuation Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

Equidam

JULY 22, 2025

Conversely, sectors reliant on intangible assets, discretionary spending, and advertising-based revenue models experienced a valuation collapse. Broadcasting and Advertising & Marketing multiples plummeted as cord-cutting accelerated and ad dollars migrated to digital platforms, fundamentally challenging their business models.

Intangible Assets 52

Intangible Assets B2B Specific Risk Marketability 52

RNC

JANUARY 19, 2025

It performs well in sectors where tangible assets account for a substantial portion of a company’s worth, such as manufacturing or real estate. It might not, however, accurately reflect the value of intangible assets such as intellectual property or brand value.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Price to Earnings Intangible Assets Compliance 52

IVSC

MARCH 31, 2025

As of 2024, private capital assets under management have surged to over $14 trillion globally, tripling over the past decade. Valuing Private Markets: Can We Get It Right? Private markets are expanding. Private credit alone now exceeds $2 trillion globally , according to the International Monetary Fund. But with growth comes scrutiny.

Marketability 100

Marketability Equity Intangible Assets Compliance 100

IVSC

JUNE 26, 2025

Held in conjunction with IP Week@SG , the conference provides a powerful platform for visibility, thought leadership, and client engagement across the region.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Marketability 130

IVSC

APRIL 28, 2025

Christian Luft, Chair, IVSC Europe Committee The IVSC Europe Committee, together with the IVSC Tangible Assets Board, has closely followed the evolution of prudent valuation requirements over the past two years, keeping it as a standing item on our respective agendas.

Marketability 130

Marketability Banking Intangible Assets Business Valuation 130

Valutico

MAY 19, 2025

Depreciation and Amortization: These are non-cash provisions that account for the diminishing value of tangible assets (like depreciation of machinery, buildings) and intangible assets (like Amortization of patents, copyrights) over time due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or usage.

EBITDA 52

EBITDA Enterprise Value Capital Structure EBIT 52

Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Asset Approach: This approach focuses on the tangible and intangible assets of a pharmacy. Income Approach: This method looks at your pharmacys financial performance. Particularly, future earning potential to determine its value. It also assesses the risks of meeting this.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

Peak Business Valuation

JULY 24, 2025

Asset Approach: The value of tangible and intangible assets is assessed using the asset approach. The asset approach is common for counseling centers with many physical assets or significant intellectual property.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

RNC

MAY 18, 2025

Advantages: Fast and accessible Cost-effective for pre-funding or internal assessments Great for pitch decks or early-stage fundraising Limitations: Lacks customization for unique business models Often ignores intangible assets and local market nuances Not legally defensible or audit-ready 2.

Discounted Cash Flow 52

Discounted Cash Flow Comparable Company Analysis Equity Intangible Assets 52

IVSC

APRIL 22, 2025

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members across its Standards Boards.

Business Valuation 130

Business Valuation Corporate Finance Banking Finance 130

Peak Business Valuation

JUNE 18, 2025

The asset approach values a firm based on what it owns. It adds up the firm’s tangible and intangible assets, then subtracts liabilities to find its net worth. That future amount is then adjusted to present value using a discount rate to reflect risk.

Accounting Firms 52

Accounting Firms Business Valuation Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

Peak Business Valuation

JULY 1, 2025

Asset Approach This approach calculates a coffee shop’s value through its assets. Both tangible and intangible assets are included in this analysis. For a coffee shop, assets may include the shop’s real estate, established customer base, and espresso machines and inventory.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 52

IVSC

JANUARY 27, 2025

Global Insights on ESG Integration in Valuation The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is pleased to present the Perspectives Paper: The Integration of ESG in Valuation Practices IVSC Global Survey 2024.

Marketability 262

Marketability Intangible Assets Business Valuation 262

Peak Business Valuation

JUNE 25, 2025

Asset Approach: This method calculates the worth of an optometry clinic through its tangible and intangible assets. For an optometry clinic, assets may consist of equipment, eyewear inventory, and patient records. This involves analyzing the clinic’s current income and estimating future earning potential.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Intangible Assets 40

Brian DeChesare

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Also, different multiples may be applied to different revenue streams (see below). 2) Quirks Around Player Salaries, Payrolls, and Expense Recognition – Because player payrolls are a huge expense but also an inconsistent and highly variable one, you’ll sometimes see “EBITDA ex. Payroll” numbers used in valuations.

Banking 105

Banking Finance Technology Equity 105

RNC

JUNE 26, 2025

Business valuation focuses on the overall value of the company (including goodwill, brand, and intangible assets), while plant and machinery valuation for insurance specifically addresses tangible assets that need to be insured. Is business valuation required along with plant valuation for insurance? Not always.

Business Valuation 52

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Marketability Compliance 52

IVSC

JULY 9, 2025

Mind the Gap: Exploring the Divergence in Public and Private Real Estate Markets IVSC Perspectives Paper – July 2025 Why do valuations for public and private real estate assets often diverge—even when they’re underpinned by the same underlying properties? And what does this mean for investors, regulators, and valuation professionals?

Marketability 130

Marketability Intangible Assets Business Valuation 130

IVSC

OCTOBER 30, 2024

IVSC Academic Forum: Connecting Academics in Valuation The IVSC Academic Forum is a new initiative designed to bring together academics globally to shape the future of valuation standards. This forum is open to specialists in valuation and those in complementary fields such as finance, accountancy, and economics.

Finance 130

Finance Technology Intangible Assets Business Valuation 130