Before making any major business decision, one important question often arises: “What is my business worth?”

Understanding the value of your company is essential when planning a sale, seeking investment, preparing for succession, resolving shareholder disputes or meeting tax and financial reporting obligations.

An independent valuation provides a clear, evidence-based assessment of its worth, enabling you to make informed strategic decisions with confidence.

What is a Business Valuation?

A business valuation is a professional assessment of the economic value of a company at a specific point in time.

It considers factors such as financial performance, assets, liabilities, earnings, growth potential, market conditions and industry benchmarks to determine what a business is worth at a specific point in time.

The appropriate approach will depend on the purpose of the valuation, the nature of the business and the financial and commercial information available

Why Choose Company Bureau for Business Valuation?

Company Bureau provides independent business valuation services to business owners, shareholders, investors, and professional advisers across Ireland. Our experienced team delivers objective and evidence-based valuations tailored to a range of commercial, tax, legal and strategic requirements.

Depending on the nature of your business, we may apply earnings-based, asset-based, discounted cash flow (DCF) or market-based valuation methodologies to arrive at a fair and supportable valuation.

We provide valuation advice in a variety of circumstances, including:

  • To support a decision on a merger, acquisition or restructuring.
  • Business exit and succession planning.
  • Tax planning and corporate restructuring.
  • Bank lending and security requirements.
  • Financial reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Litigation, shareholder disputes or matrimonial proceedings.

Our business valuation service includes:

  • A detailed analysis of your company’s financial performance, operations and key value drivers.
  • Recommendation of the most appropriate valuation methodology based on your specific circumstances.
  • Analysis of relevant market, industry and sector comparables.

If you or your company is in need of a professional, independent business valuation, contact our team of experts on +353 (0)1 6461625 or email cosec@companybureau.ie today, and we can discuss your situation.

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FAQ's

A business valuation considers a company's financial performance, profitability, assets, liabilities, future growth prospects and comparable market transactions. Depending on the nature of the business, different valuation methodologies may be applied to determine a fair and supportable market value.

A business valuation is commonly required when considering a business sale, seeking investment, addressing shareholder disputes, succession planning, taxation matters or dispute resolution. It provides an objective basis for important financial, legal and strategic decisions.

The timeframe of a business valuation depends on the size and complexity of the business, the assets and elements requiring valuation, and the information available for review.

Not necessarily. A valuation provides an independent and supportable assessment based on the information, assumptions and market conditions applicable at the valuation date. The price ultimately agreed in a transaction may also be affected by negotiations, buyer interest, funding, transaction structure and other commercial considerations.

If you need a valuation within a certain period, contact our team of experts online here, and we can discuss your situation.