Comparable Company Analysis (Comps)

A valuation methodology that estimates a company's value by analysing the prices paid in comparable M&A transactions. Precedent transactions incorporate control premiums and strategic value that may not be captured in public market comparables.

An assessment of the sustainability, predictability, and growth trajectory of a company's revenue streams, examining factors such as the proportion of recurring versus one-time revenue, customer concentration, contract duration and renewal rates, pricing power, and the distinction between organic and acquisition-driven growth. Revenue quality analysis is a core component of financial due diligence in M&A transactions and directly impacts the selection of appropriate valuation multiples.

A valuation ratio comparing a company's enterprise value to its EBITDA. EV/EBITDA is one of the most commonly used multiples for comparing valuations across companies, controlling for differences in capital structure, taxation, and depreciation policies.

A valuation ratio comparing a company's enterprise value to its annual revenue. EV/Revenue is often used to value high-growth or pre-profit companies where earnings-based multiples are not meaningful.

A forecasting and valuation technique based on the logistic growth function, which models the adoption or diffusion of technology, products, or innovations as a characteristic S-shaped curve with slow initial growth, rapid acceleration, and eventual saturation. S-curve analysis is used in intangible asset valuation to project revenue trajectories for technology assets, assess the remaining useful life of patents, and evaluate where a product sits in its lifecycle.

Adherence to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), US federal legislation mandating rigorous financial reporting, internal controls, and audit standards for publicly traded companies. SOX Section 302 requires CEO/CFO certification of financial statements, while Section 404 mandates annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.

An additional return added to the cost of equity to reflect idiosyncratic risks unique to the subject company that are not captured by beta, the equity risk premium, or the size premium. Common factors justifying a specific company risk premium include customer concentration, key person dependence, regulatory exposure, limited product diversification, geographic concentration, and early-stage business risk.

A valuation methodology that determines the total value of a diversified company by independently valuing each business segment, product line, or asset category and aggregating the results. Sum-of-the-parts analysis is particularly useful when a conglomerate's divisions operate in different industries with distinct risk profiles, growth rates, and comparable company sets.

What if I disagree with Opagio's valuation?

Opagio valuations are transparent — you can see all assumptions and adjust them. If you disagree with a specific input (royalty rate, discount rate, useful life), change it and re-run.

What is a sensitivity analysis in intangible asset valuation?

Sensitivity analysis tests how changes in key assumptions (discount rate, growth rate, attrition rate, royalty rate) affect the intangible asset's fair value, identifying which inputs have the greatest impact.

How accurate are Opagio's royalty rate benchmarks?

They are indicative. The free Single-Asset Value Check applies a cross-industry median royalty rate from published benchmarking data, but real rates vary by deal, so a formal valuation needs a rate benchmarked from comparables.