Know what your business is worth
Confidential, private business valuations prepared directly by Acquio for owners.
Submit your financials securely and we do the analysis for you.
| Methodology | Value range |
|---|---|
| Target DSCR-Based | $1.20M to $1.40M |
| Discounted Cash Flow | $1.10M to $1.50M |
| Market Multiples | $1.30M to $1.60M |
| Most likely sale price | $1.30M to $1.45M |
$200One flat fee
You only pay once your report is complete.
Traditional business appraisals often cost thousands of dollars.
M&A expertise
Built by former investment bankers
Human review
Every report checked by our team
Confidential
Secure, private document handling
7 business days
Once we have your financials and questionnaire
Why your business's value matters
Plan a future sale
Knowing your number early gives you time to improve it before you go to market.
Plan your retirement
See how much of your retirement your business can fund, and when.
Secure financing
Lenders and investors ask what your business is worth. Have a clear answer ready.
Buy out a partner
Agree on a fair price with a neutral, well-documented valuation.
How we value your business
We complete the valuation for you using three core methodologies, then weigh them to arrive at the most likely sale price.
Target DSCR-Based
This approach works backward from the financing structure to determine what purchase price the business can support.
Discounted Cash Flow
The DCF method estimates intrinsic value by projecting the business's future free cash flows over a forecast period and discounting them to present value at a required rate of return.
Market Multiples
The market approach values the business by applying multiples from comparable businesses to normalized earnings.
Prepare for a future sale
Owners who start early tend to sell for more. These are the places to start.
Clean, consistent financials
Numbers that match across tax returns, statements, and bank records are easier to trust.
Documented add-backs
Keep records that support each personal or one-time expense you add back to earnings.
Less dependence on the owner
A business that runs without you is worth more than one that needs you every day.
Customer concentration
Relying on a few large customers lowers value. Broadening your base raises it.
Recurring revenue
Repeat and contracted revenue is more predictable, and predictable earnings are worth more.
Written processes
Documented ways of working make a transition smoother and your business easier to hand over.
Find out where you stand today.
How it works
- Step 1
Securely submit your financials
Create a free account and upload your tax returns and financial statements through a secure form.
- Step 2
Answer a short questionnaire
Tell us how your business runs day to day and flag any personal or one-time expenses.
- Step 3
We analyze and value your business
Our team reviews your financials, normalizes earnings for owner-specific and one-time items, and values your business using three established valuation methods.
- Step 4
You receive your valuation report
Within 7 business days of receiving your financials and questionnaire. We email you when it's ready, and you sign in to review and download it.
What's in your report
A professional valuation review you can read, discuss with your advisors, and look back at as you scale your business.
Valuation Summary
Each methodology with its value range, assumptions, and weight, summarized in one table.
Financial Overview
Your earnings with the impact of one-time and owner-specific items removed.
Historical Financial Performance
Revenue, earnings, and trends across the years you provided.
Balance Sheet Summary
A snapshot of assets and liabilities, when balance sheets are provided.
Methodology Pages
A page for each valuation methodology showing how its range was reached.
Normalized Income Statements
Line-by-line income statements showing every adjustment to your earnings.
Confidential and private
Your documents are sent over an encrypted connection, stored privately, and used only to prepare your valuation. We delete them once your report is finalized, and they are never shared or sold.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
We deliver your valuation report within 7 business days of receiving your financials and completed questionnaire.
What documents do I need?
Your business tax returns and financial statements. You upload them in a secure form after creating a free account.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Your documents are sent over an encrypted connection, stored privately, and used only to prepare your valuation.
What does it cost?
Your valuation is a one-time flat fee of $200. You only pay after Acquio confirms your business can be valued and your full valuation report is complete.
What happens after I submit?
After you upload your financials, you answer a short questionnaire about your business. Our team then analyzes your earnings, and when your report is ready we email you a link. Open it to unlock and download your report. Your submission appears in My Business after you sign in.
Is this a formal appraisal?
No. The report is an informational estimate based on the documents you provide. It is not a formal appraisal or a guarantee of value.
Ready to see where you stand?
Submit your financials securely and get a valuation report prepared by Acquio.
$200 flat fee. You only pay once your report is complete.