Business Valuation Methods in the UK: Complete Guide for SME Owners
Knowing what your UK business is really worth underpins every major decision. This guide walks through the four core valuation methods multiples, DCF, asset-based, and market comparison and shows where each applies.
# Business Valuation Methods in the UK: a complete guide for SME owners Knowing what your UK business is actually worth underpins nearly every important decision an owner faces: selling, raising capital, divorce, succession, EMI option strikes. Even pricing strategy sharpens when the valuation is grounded. The problem is that the gap between an owner's gut number and a credible market valuation is routinely two to three times wider. This guide walks through the four methods professional advisers in the UK actually use, and applies them to a real SME. ## Why valuation matters more than most own…