Whether you’re planning to sell, taking on a partner, or just want to know what you’ve built — we provide practical business valuation analysis for small and mid-market companies across all 50 states.
Business Valuation Services
Whether you’re planning to sell, taking on a partner, securing financing, or just want to know your number — a professional business valuation gives you the real answer. We use recognized income, market, and asset approaches, selected for the company and the decision at hand.
We compare your business against comparable transactions in your industry — what businesses like yours actually sold for. This is the most relevant method when preparing for a sale or acquisition.
Discounted cash flow analysis projects your business’s future earnings and discounts them to present value. Used for stable, profitable businesses with predictable cash flow.
Most small business acquisitions are priced at a multiple of EBITDA. We determine your adjusted EBITDA, identify the right industry multiple, and show you exactly how a buyer will price your business.
For asset-heavy businesses, real estate holding companies, and situations where the book value matters — we calculate net asset value including tangible and intangible assets.
Adding or removing a business partner requires an agreed-upon value. We provide structured valuation analysis that helps both parties understand assumptions and gives them a clearer basis for negotiation.
Some lenders require an independent business valuation for SBA 7(a) loans, acquisition financing, or other credit decisions. Confirm the lender’s appraisal requirements first; we can help organize the financial inputs and coordinate an appropriate scope.
The Value Drivers
Two businesses with the same revenue can have very different valuations. Here’s what drives the multiple a buyer or investor will apply to your business.
Recurring, predictable revenue commands a premium. Lumpy, project-based revenue discounts value significantly. We help you understand and improve this metric before you sell.
Profitability relative to revenue. A business generating 25% EBITDA margins sells for more than one at 10% — often at a higher multiple AND on a higher base.
If the business can’t operate without you, it’s worth less. We identify this risk and recommend operational changes that increase transferable value.
Buyers pay for future earnings, not past performance. A business growing 20% year-over-year gets a higher multiple than one flat or declining, even at the same current revenue.
If one customer represents more than 20% of revenue, that’s a significant risk discount. Diversified customer bases command a premium.
Equipment condition, real estate ownership, intellectual property, brand recognition — hard and soft assets that a buyer is acquiring beyond the cash flow.
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For private companies issuing stock options, our nationwide 409A valuation page explains timing, documents, methods, and the review process.
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Owners usually need a valuation for a sale, partner buyout, SBA or lender discussion, estate or succession planning, or a strategic reset. The right scope depends on the users, valuation date, records, and required report standard.
Normalize owner compensation and one-time items, review value drivers, and document the methods and assumptions used for a negotiation-ready conclusion.
Clarify what a lender, investor, estate plan, or successor needs to see and coordinate valuation work with tax strategy and cash-flow planning.
Typical inputs include three years of financials and returns, forecasts, debt, ownership records, and an operating overview. A valuation is not automatically an audit, legal opinion, or investment recommendation.
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Michelet Financial provides certified business valuation services for companies across the United States.
IRS valuation job aid and Revenue Ruling 59-60 text · SBA valuation guidelines
The required standard, credential, independence, and report format depend on the valuation’s purpose and intended user. Educational information only; not individualized legal, tax, investment, audit, or valuation-attestation advice. Updated August 21, 2026.
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