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Business Valuation Methods Explained: DCF, Comparables, and Asset-Based Approaches

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May 14, 2026·4 min read

Business Valuation Methods Explained: DCF, Comparables, and Asset-Based Approaches

"Two times revenue" is not a valuation. Here's how the three core valuation methodologies actually work, when each applies, and what makes a valuation defensible to a buyer, a court, or the IRS.

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