There are several common methods for valuing a business, including: Market approach — This method looks at the prices paid for similar businesses in the same industry or market and uses that data to determine a value for the business being valued. Income approach — This method looks at the expected future income of the business and discounts it back to present value using a discount rate. Asset approach — This method looks at the assets and liabilities of the business and calculates the net value of the assets after liabilities have been subtracted. Comparable company analysis — This method involves comparing the financial metrics of the business being valued to those of similar public companies in the same industry, and then applying a valuation multiple based on that analysis. Discounted cash flow analysis — This method involves projecting the future cash flows of the business, discounting them back to present value using a discount rate, and then summing them to determine the overall value of the business.