Lorsqu’une entreprise est annoncée comme vendue 5 millions d’euros, ce chiffre paraît offrir une mesure simple de sa valeur. En...
Valorisation restaurant : quand la restauration va, tout va… mais le nouvel Observatoire de l’UMIH révèle un secteur sous tension
La restauration est souvent considérée comme un thermomètre de l’économie réelle. Quand les salles se remplissent, que les ménages consomment...
Intelligence artificielle et PPVE : faire de la création de valeur un projet partagé
Comment le Plan de Partage de la Valorisation de l'Entreprise (PPVE) peut devenir un formidable levier d'adhésion des salariés aux...
Nouveau guide d’évaluation des entreprises 2026 : analyse complète des évolutions méthodologiques de la DGFiP
Vingt ans après, une refonte majeure du référentiel de l'administration fiscale Après près de vingt ans sans refonte d'ensemble, la...
Canicule, changement climatique et valorisation des entreprises : pourquoi le climat devient une variable financière
La canicule qui touche la France à l'été 2026 constitue bien plus qu'un simple événement météorologique. Elle rappelle que le...
Monte Carlo & valuation: when to use simulation?
The economic environment in 2025 is marked by increased volatility: persistent inflation, rising interest rates, supply disruptions, social pressures, and...
Inflation & Valuation 2025: why models need a thorough overhaul
The year 2025 closes in an environment marked by inflation, either actual or anticipated by economic players, well above...
AI and business valuation: what algorithms can predict... and what they don't know
The rise of artificial intelligence is gradually transforming corporate finance, and valuation is no exception. Since 2023, publications...
Community evaluation: measuring a brand's sales potential through its audience
In today's digital economy, a brand or influencer's community is a true strategic asset. This audience, often not...
Company value vs. sales: myth or reliable method?
Sales are often a good starting point for estimating a company's value. The idea: multiply...
EBITDA restatements: focus on leasing and finance leases in business valuation
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is one of the most widely used aggregates in business valuation. However, it can be misleading...
FAQ Valuation of leasehold rights
What is a leasehold interest? A leasehold interest (droit au bail or DAB) is the amount paid by a buyer to take over a...
Business valuation: what the Altares 2025 study of business sales in France reveals
At XVAL, we help hundreds of retailers and investors every year to increase the value of their businesses. Whether...
Rolex celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025, and reminds all managers of an essential lesson: the value of a company cannot be summed up in a balance sheet (brand valuation).
Various studies currently value the Rolex brand at between 8 and 16 billion Swiss francs (brand valuation), depending on the source...
Valuation and profitability of French companies: exclusive sector analysis based on ESANE data
In an economic climate marked by uncertainty, a detailed understanding of sector profitability is becoming a strategic issue, both for the...
The discounted cash flow (DCF) method
Company valuation is a crucial step in the decision-making process of investors and shareholders....
How to value an SCI Immobilière ? SCI valuation methods
The Société Civile Immobilière (SCI) is a legal form commonly used to manage real estate assets. But how do you increase the value of a...
Company valuation, the DCF method
An article to better understand the DCF method of valuing a company in 3 minutes! The valuation methods...
The different tax implications of selling a business
The sale of a business generally entails a tax charge. However, the nature of this taxation may vary depending on the...
Valuation of business assets in France in 2021
The number of business transfers has fallen since the Covid-19 pandemic. A decline of more than...