ValuAdder Business Valuation Blog

Let’s face it: business valuation shouldn’t require a PhD in finance or a $10,000 data subscription. Yet most tools force you to hunt down critical inputs like cost of capital or industry multiples yourself. Not anymore.

With ValuAdder, all the heavy-duty data you need is baked right into the software. No guesswork. No extra fees. Just accurate, actionable insights to power your valuations. Here’s how it works:

1. Cost of Capital Data: No More Headaches

Need to calculate discount rates or capitalization rates? ValuAdder’s got you covered with real-world market data, including:

Risk-free rates: Based on U.S. Treasury yields – the gold standard for risk-free returns.

Equity risk premium: Derived from S&P 500 total returns. Because the real market beats wild guesses.

Industry/size/regional premia: Tailored adjustments so your rates reflect actual market risks. All included in ValuAdder.

Why it matters

Most software makes you pay for data or source it separately ($$$). ValuAdder gives it to you for free, saving hours of research and thousands in subscription costs.

2. Valuation Multiples: Your Way or Ours

Whether you’re valuing a cozy cafe or a SaaS unicorn, market comps are non-negotiable. ValuAdder delivers two killer options:

Option A: Use Our Built-In Multiples

We’ve preloaded industry-standard multiples across sectors like:

Retail: 2.05–4.34x cash flow.

Manufacturing: 0.57–4.72x gross revenue.

Software: 4.21–4.97x EBITDA (or 5x cash flow for high-growth firms).

Option B: Bring Your Own (Hello, Flexibility!)

Got proprietary data? Just plug your multiples into ValuAdder’s Multiples Editor and let the software crunch the numbers. Perfect for:

Brokers with in-house transaction databases.

Buyers comparing recent deals in their niche.

Advisors who want to blend public and private comps.

3. The Result? A Valuation Superpower

Imagine this workflow:

Pick your method: DCF, market comps, excess earnings – they’re all here.

Let ValuAdder create forecasts, auto-fill rates, pick multiples – or input your own.

Generate a pro report in a flash.

No more cross-referencing spreadsheets or begging brokers for data. Just confidence that your numbers hold up under scrutiny – whether you’re pitching a client, securing a loan, or prepping for a court case.

The Bottom Line

ValuAdder isn’t just software; it’s your all-access pass to market intelligence. With built-in cost of capital data and customizable multiples, you’re not just calculating values – you’re crafting bulletproof appraisals faster than ever.

Ready to leave the data headaches behind? See how ValuAdder works here.

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