At the 19th Annual Surgery Centers Conference in Chicago on October 26, Jason Ruchaber, CFA, ASA, partner, HealthCare Appraisers, presented on the “myth of the multiple” in regard to surgery center ...

In the stock market, there are far more moving pieces than some beginners may think. For instance, the price of a stock is dependent on a variety of variables. Fortunately, they can be easily ...

As founders near the end of the lifecycle of their startups, the question of “valuation” usually arises in a new context: mergers and acquisitions. Valuation is no stranger to a founder — it’s ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When it comes to business valuation, size isn’t just a ...

When PitchBook opined that early-stage SaaS companies are expected to outperform their AI counterparts by 3.8% in their 2025 VC Emerging Opportunities report, it came as no surprise to me. A report ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. For small business owners, profit matters a lot. It's more than ...

In the M&A world, valuation multiples are the preferred tool for quickly and transparently assessing company value. They reflect the market and offer guidance for both buyers and sellers. What’s ...

One of the biggest misconceptions about valuation is that it’s fluid—like a rolling average or a forecast of future value. In reality, valuation is a snapshot in time, much like a balance sheet. It ...

The core purpose of a business valuation is to establish an unbiased and justifiable estimate of the economic value of a business entity. Here’s why it is important: Transparency: It provides clarity ...

Valuation refers to the process of determining the current worth of an asset or a company. It can be used to determine the fair market value of various items, from financial instruments like stocks ...