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Business Value Report

A defensible, three-method valuation backed by a quality-of-earnings review and a value-gap analysis. You'll know what your business is worth today, what it could be worth, and exactly what's holding the multiple back.

What it is

Three methods. One defensible number.

A Business Value Report is the foundation of every Exit Engine engagement. We don't quote a single multiple — we triangulate three independent valuation methods, then quantify the gap between today's value and what's achievable with focused work.

The three methods
METHOD 01
Income approach
Discounted cash flow against industry-adjusted discount rates. Captures the earnings power of the business.
METHOD 02
Market approach
Comparable transactions in your industry, size, and geography. Captures what buyers are actually paying.
METHOD 03
Asset approach
Adjusted net asset value as a floor. Captures the downside protection in your balance sheet.
What you'll receive
01
Three-Method Valuation
Today's defensible value range, with sensitivity analysis on key drivers.
02
Quality-of-Earnings Summary
Normalized EBITDA with documented adjustments, ready to present to buyers.
03
Value-Gap Analysis
Quantified delta between current value and achievable value, with the specific gaps identified.
04
Action Plan
Priority-ranked initiatives with estimated impact on multiple, ready to staff into a Value Acceleration Plan.
What we need from you
  • 3 years of financials — P&L, balance sheet, tax returns
  • Customer concentration data — top 10 customers by revenue, last 24 months
  • Org chart & comp summary — for owner-dependence assessment
  • Two interview hours — one with you, one with your CPA or controller
Why a Business Value Report before any market approach

Owners who go to market without a defensible valuation lose 10–25% in retrades during diligence. Buyers find what you didn't quantify — and price you accordingly. The Business Value Report lets you set the floor, not react to it.