Company valuation2025-09-23T12:39:20+02:00

Company valuation

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A business valuation is not just essential for acquisitions, it’s also a unique opportunity to critically assess your business model. It provides valuable insights into your company’s financial health and helps you take targeted steps maximize value.

Our experts deliver a transparent assessment of your company and outline strategies for further optimization.

What is a valuation?

A valuation is a comprehensive analysis of a company’s worth. It considers financial performance, business plan, sector, product range, company size, and the broader economic and social context.

Our valuation roadmap:

A valuation begins with an assessment of the factors that influence a company’s value. Among others, we analyze the following:

Based on the above insights and a mathematical model, we calculate the value of your business.
Upon completion, you will receive a detailed report with concrete and practical recommendations for further optimizations.

Strategic valuations for diverse purposes

We perform valuations in the context of:

  • Purchase or sale of a business

  • Management Buy-Out / Buy-In

  • Mergers or demergers

  • Restructuring

  • Exit of a shareholder

  • Contribution to or sale to a corporation

  • Succession planning

  • Preparing a company for sale

  • Capital gains tax

Practical tips to increase the value of your business

1

Consider due diligence

Identify risks and opportunities early and address them proactively.

2

Strategically think forward

Make your business future-proof through strategic investments in innovation, sustainability and other market trends.

3

Assess whether financial and tax optimizations are eligible

Ensure cash flows and working capital are used efficiently.

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Frequently asked questions about company valuations

Who can perform a valuation?2025-09-12T10:38:23+02:00

Valuations at Baker Tilly are conducted by a team of experienced financial experts.

How long does a valuation take?2025-09-12T10:39:25+02:00

Depending on complexity, valuations typically take 2–6 weeks.

What factors affect enterprise value?2025-09-12T10:40:10+02:00

Many elements influence value: management compensation, rent, inventory management, and debtor follow-up. A forward-looking, sustainable business model can also significantly increase value…

How is the acquisition price determined?2025-09-12T10:41:03+02:00

Valuations consider assets, liabilities, profitability, cash flows, sector, and future outlook. The final acquisition price, however, is always determined through negotiation. Experienced advisors can help you maximize value during these discussions.

How is a company’s value calculated?2025-09-12T10:42:58+02:00

There are three main approaches:

  1. The income approach looks at future cash flows and typically uses the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method.
  2. The market approach analyzes historical operating performance, either based on past transactions or comparable companies.
  3. The asset-based approach is mainly applied to investment holding or patrimonial companies, where the enterprise value is determined by the underlying market value of net assets.

Take the first step toward growth today.

Our financial experts are ready to guide your business in a changing world. We provide solutions that work, now and in the future.

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