Defining Fair Market Value

Defining Fair Market Value Fair market value is a term often used when discussing the worth of something for sale. Those of us in the aviation world hear the term used with respect to aircraft all the...

The Truth About Multiples

The Truth About Multiples Quite often the question is asked, “What kind of multiple would you give to my business?” The correct answer to that question is, “It really depends.”...

The Market Approach to Aviation Business Value

The Market Approach to Aviation Business Value For the past several weeks, we have been discussing methods for valuing aviation businesses. Essentially, all of the methods fall into three general...

The Income Approach to Aviation Business Value: Part 2

More on the Income Approach Methods for valuing businesses that fall under the income approach can be divided into capitalizing and discounting. Last week we discussed the capitalizing side of the...

The Income Approach to Aviation Business Value: Part 1

The Income Approach to Aviation Business Value: Part Last week we discussed the first of three major approaches that can be used in valuing an aviation business: the asset approach. As its name...

The Asset Approach to Aviation Business Value

The Asset Approach to Aviation Business Value In valuing a business, there are several approaches that can be taken, and within each approach are a number of specific methodologies that can be...

Ways an Aviation Business Can Be Valued

Ways an Aviation Business Can Be Valued Valuation Approaches There are many approaches that can be applied to valuing an aviation business. Which one, or what combination of approaches are best to...