Independent Business Valuations

Know what your business is
truly worth.

Defensible valuations grounded in proven methodologies — DCF, market multiples, comparable transactions, and asset-based approaches.

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Why valuations matter

A number isn't enough — you need the workings.

Whether you're preparing for a sale, restructuring shareholders, planning your estate, raising capital, or simply making informed decisions about your business — a credible valuation gives you a starting point that holds up under scrutiny. We don't just hand you a figure: we show you how it was built, where the sensitivities are, and why a sophisticated counterparty will accept it.

Methodologies

Four approaches — applied where each fits best

No single method captures the full picture. We triangulate the right combination for your business.

01 · Discounted Cash Flow

DCF

What it is: Project the business's free cash flows over 5–10 years, then discount them back to present value using a risk-adjusted rate (WACC).

Best for: Stable businesses with predictable cash flows and a credible forecast horizon.

02 · Earnings Multiples

EBITDA Multiples

What it is: Apply an industry-relevant multiple to your normalised EBITDA, derived from comparable public companies and recent transactions.

Best for: SMEs in established industries — quick, market-anchored, and aligned with how buyers think.

03 · Enterprise Value

EV Multiples

What it is: EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, EV/EBIT — measures total business value (debt + equity) relative to operating performance.

Best for: Comparing across capital structures and against international or cross-sector benchmarks.

04 · Property

Real Estate

What it is: Independent valuation of land, buildings, and property portfolios using income (capitalisation rate), sales-comparison, and replacement-cost approaches.

Best for: Owner-occupied premises being sold with a business, investment property, or property holding companies where land and buildings drive most of the value.

When you need one

Common scenarios

Valuations aren't just for sales — they're a foundation for any decision tied to what your business is worth.

Sale Preparation

Set realistic expectations and an evidence-backed asking range before going to market.

Shareholder Transactions

Buy-outs, share issues, and entry/exit of shareholders — fair value pegged to a defensible methodology.

Estate & Succession

Estate planning, intergenerational transfers, divorce settlements, and SARS-aligned reporting.

Capital Raising

Pre-money valuation for equity investors, banks, or development finance institutions.

Litigation & Disputes

Independent third-party valuation reports for commercial disputes, dissenting shareholders, or arbitration.

Strategic Planning

Track value drivers over time, model the impact of strategic initiatives, prepare for an eventual exit.

What you receive

A full valuation package — not just a number

Independent Valuation Report

A bound document setting out the business, the methodology applied, the evidence relied on, and the resulting value range.

Supporting Workings

Full Excel workings — DCF model, multiple build-up, comparable set, and normalisation adjustments.

Sensitivity Analysis

A clear view of how the valuation responds to changes in key assumptions — discount rate, growth, margins, multiples.

Defensible Methodology

Aligned with international valuation standards. Built to withstand scrutiny from buyers, lawyers, regulators, and SARS.

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holds up.

Tell us about your business and we'll come back with a fixed scope, timeline, and fee — no obligations.

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