How Much Is Your
UK Business Worth?
Find Out Before It Costs You.
Most UK business owners and company directors go to market without knowing their true enterprise value. They trust an initial broker estimate, accept the first credible M&A offer, and walk away leaving 20–40% on the table. A certified, independent company appraisal changes that.
Consult EFC produces ICAEW-grade business valuations for UK SME owners preparing to sell, raise investment, restructure, or settle a shareholder dispute. You receive a signed, documented report — one that holds up under due diligence from any buyer, corporate finance adviser, or HMRC.
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The Number a Broker Gives You
Is Not Your Valuation.
A broker’s opinion is not independent, is rarely documented, and will not survive M&A scrutiny when a buyer’s corporate finance team starts asking questions. An ICAEW-grade business appraisal is something else entirely — a defensible, signed conclusion that changes how you enter every conversation.
Know Your Real Number
Understand exactly what your company is worth and why. Not a rough estimate, not a range plucked from a generic comparable. A documented, methodologically sound appraisal of your equity value.
Negotiate from Strength
Walk into buyer conversations knowing your precise floor price. When a buyer attempts to chip away at your EBITDA multiple, you have a signed expert report to push back with — not just instinct.
Close Value Gaps First
A valuation done before you go to market identifies where company value is being discounted. Fix those gaps first, and you go to market with a stronger multiple and a cleaner financial story.
Defensible Under Scrutiny
A number that cannot survive a buyer’s due diligence is not a valuation — it is a wish. Our reports are designed to hold up before HMRC, a buyer’s corporate advisers, a commercial lender, or the Courts.
7–10 Day Turnaround
From receipt of management accounts and financial information to a signed report, the standard turnaround is 7–10 working days. Urgent appraisals are available on request.
Fixed Fee – Agreed Upfront
No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. Your appraisal fee is agreed before a single piece of work begins. You know the cost before you commit.
The Methods Behind
Your Accurate Company Valuation
Most UK SMEs are valued using one or more of three core methodologies. The right approach depends on your sector, stage, and the primary objective of the valuation. A certified professional valuer selects the model that captures your true enterprise and equity value.
EBITDA Multiple Approach
The industry standard for profitable trading SMEs. Normalised EBITDA — earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation, adjusted for owner-specific costs — is multiplied by a risk-adjusted factor. For UK SMEs, that multiple generally ranges between 3x and 8x, driven by customer concentration, recurring revenue, and sector M&A activity.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
A DCF values your business based on the present value of its expected future free cash flows, discounted at a rate that reflects specific operational and market risks. This method is highly effective for SaaS businesses, scaling tech firms, or companies at a pre-profit stage where a standard earnings multiple fails to capture the growth trajectory.
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Used where the primary value sits in the balance sheet rather than future earnings — property holdings, plant machinery, investment portfolios, or businesses facing liquidation. While rarely the standalone method for an active trading company, it serves as a critical valuation floor.
From Enquiry to Signed Report in 7–10 Working Days.
No drawn-out onboarding, no billable discovery calls. You provide the financial data; we conduct the rigorous corporate finance analysis.
Submit Your Enquiry
Complete the form on this page. Tell us your revenue, the purpose of the business appraisal, and when you are looking to act. We will confirm receipt within one business day.
Scoping Call & Fixed-Fee Agreement
A brief discussion to understand your corporate structure, agree the appraisal scope, and confirm your fixed fee. You commit to nothing until you are satisfied with the terms.
You Provide Financial Information
Typically three years of filed accounts, current management information, and relevant trading data. Everything is protected under strict non-disclosure terms.
We Analyse, Normalise, and Value
Our ICAEW Chartered Accountant reviews and normalises your financials, selects the appropriate methodology, applies a risk-adjusted multiple, and documents every calculation detailing your firm’s intangible assets and goodwill.
Signed Report Delivered
You receive a comprehensive, signed valuation report within 7–10 working days. It outlines your total equity value, the technical methodology, key value drivers, and the gaps that may be suppressing your M&A multiple.
Every Reason You Might Need
a Business Valuation
We cover the full spectrum of UK SME corporate finance valuations. Each engagement requires a distinct methodology, audience, and standard of evidence.
Business Valuation for Sale
Know your precise enterprise value before you market the business. Go to any trade buyer conversation with a defensible, signed appraisal in hand.
Learn MoreEMI Scheme Valuation
HMRC-approved Restricted Market Value calculations for Enterprise Management Incentive option grants. Partner-led execution and fast HMRC clearance.
Learn MoreMBO Valuation
Management buyout appraisals that supply both the vendor and the management team with a credible, independent starting point for share transfers.
Learn MoreShareholder Dispute Valuation
Expert share valuation evidence for shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, and minority buyouts. Court-ready and CPR compliant if required.
Learn MoreSSAS Pension Valuation
Independent appraisals for SSAS pension trustees investing in unquoted shares or commercial property connected to the sponsoring employer.
Learn MoreFree Valuation Calculator
Get a quick indicative range based on your specific sector and adjusted profit. An excellent starting point — though not a substitute for a certified appraisal.
Use the CalculatorBusiness Owners Who Knew
Their True Enterprise Value
“We were about to accept an offer that felt right but we had no way to verify it. Consult EFC’s valuation confirmed we were underpriced by a meaningful margin. We renegotiated and closed 22% higher.”
“The report was thorough, clearly written, and ready in eight working days. It identified three things reducing our multiple that we could actually fix before going to market.”
“I needed a valuation for an EMI scheme. Kishen handled it quickly, communicated clearly, and the HMRC submission went through without issue. Would not hesitate to recommend.”
We Appraise Businesses Across
All UK SME Sectors
Every sector has its own valuation conventions, M&A multiple ranges, and specific risk factors. Our corporate finance appraisals are highly sector-specific, never generic.
Big 4 Training.
Independent Focus.
Consult EFC is led by Kishen Patel, an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with Big 4 advisory training. Every business appraisal is partner-led — not delegated to a junior analyst, not rubber-stamped at the end. You work directly with the certified valuer.
We work exclusively with UK SME owners and directors. Our focus is narrow because the technical work demands it. A business valuation for an SME owner preparing to exit is fundamentally different from a large corporate M&A transaction — the personal stakes are higher, and the precision of the output drastically influences the final capital you walk away with.
Kishen Patel
ICAEW Chartered Accountant
Partner and lead valuer. Big 4 trained. Every report reviewed, signed, and delivered by Kishen personally.
+44 7767 629 008Common Questions About
Business Valuations
Stop Guessing.
Know What Your Business Is Truly Worth.
Whether you are 12 months from a sale, structuring a buyout, or just beginning to weigh your exit options, the best time to secure an independent company valuation is before you actually need one.
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