What Is a Business Valuation?

A business valuation or appraisal is the independent and unbiased process of determining a supportable opinion of the value of a business, business ownership interest, security or intangible asset as of a specified date.

Select an Experienced Valuation Firm

All Murphy company valuations are performed by qualified, professional appraisers experienced in all aspects of business valuation and business transfers. Our valuations are performed in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation (USPAP) as well as the Business Appraisal Standards of the Institute of Business Appraisers. Compliance with industry standards ensures that proven peer-reviewed valuation methods are used to develop defendable opinions of value. Through participation in teleconferences and annual valuation conferences, Murphy appraisers stay abreast of developing valuation issues and related court cases.

Why Perform a Company Valuation?

Sooner or later every business owner needs a reliable company valuation for one or more of a variety of reasons:

  • Business Sale
  • Financing
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Divorce
  • ESOPs
  • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Claims
  • Gift Taxes
  • Litigation
  • Mergers
  • Partnership Buyout
  • “C” Corp. to “S” Corp. conversion
  • Allocation of Purchase Price
  • Valuation Reports

Roger Murphy, Founder of Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, explains types of business valuations.

 

Valuation Products Available

  • Broker’s Opinion of Value – The Broker’s Opinion of ValueTM (BOV) Report is a small business pricing report. The BOV report is used by buyers, sellers, and business brokers, etc. to determine reasonable selling / listing prices for small companies
  • Calculation of Value Report – A report that presents a calculated value and is compliant with the standards of the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) and National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
  • Business Appraisal Report – This formal comprehensive report is suitable for litigation support and review by third parties such as the IRS. The report explains in a step-by-step manner what was done and how the value was derived

 

 

"Steve helped me purchase a building supply business for 2.8 million dollars. He was instrumental in all of the phases of the search, evaluation, purchase, and close." – CV

“Steve performed a Valuation on our Sheet Metal Business. The service was timely and well done. We would recommend Steve to others needing a Business Valuation." – anon

 

Call today for a free & confidential consultation!

 

Steve Herrera

(713) 305-1237

 

 

The North Central Houston Texas (TX) Murphy Business Brokerage Firm servicing North Central Houston and surrounding areas.