Business Valuation - Comparable.
A comparable valuation estimates value from what the market pays for similar businesses: the trading multiples of listed peers and the prices paid in recent transactions. We select the peer set, adjust for differences in size, growth and margins, and use the result on its own or as a cross-check to a DCF valuation.
Typically 1–2 weeks after information is received; longer where suitable peers are scarce or a regulatory sign-off is required.
A partner — a chartered accountant or company secretary — from the first call to sign-off.
Based on your situation, and fixed in writing before any work starts.
Is this for you?
- Companies in sectors with clear listed or transaction comparables
- Founders benchmarking an investor's proposed valuation
- Businesses that need a market cross-check for a DCF valuation
What you receive at the end.
- 01Peer set with business descriptions and selection rationale
- 02Analysis of trading and transaction multiples
- 03Valuation range with the adjustments explained
- 04Valuation report, or a section within a combined DCF report
Business Valuation - Comparable, step by step.
Typically 1–2 weeks after information is received; longer where suitable peers are scarce or a regulatory sign-off is required.
- 1
Purpose and basis
We confirm the purpose and valuation date, and whether the result must meet Companies Act, FEMA or income-tax requirements.
- 2
Peer selection
We screen listed companies and recent transactions in India and abroad for comparable business models, size and geography.
- 3
Normalise financials
We adjust your earnings and the peers' for one-off items and accounting differences so the comparison is like for like.
- 4
Apply multiples
We apply relevant measures such as EV/revenue, EV/EBITDA or P/E, adjusted for differences in growth, margins, scale and liquidity.
- 5
Reconcile and report
We reconcile with other methods where appropriate and issue a report setting out the peers, multiples and adjustments.
What we need from you.
Don't have everything yet? We send a short checklist after the first call and work with what you have.
- Audited financials and latest interim figures
- Current-year forecast or budget
- Description of business model and segments, and the competitors you consider peers
- Details of recent share transactions in the company
The fee depends on your situation. After a short call, the partner who will do the work tells you what's involved and gives you a fixed fee in writing — before any work begins.
- Government fees and statutory charges are billed at actuals.
- When you pay — upfront, in stages or on completion — is agreed in writing with the fee.
Questions about Business Valuation - Comparable.
Ready to discuss Business Valuation - Comparable?
30-minute confidential call — no proposal, no commitment. A partner will write back within one business day.