Business Valuations in Oxfordshire
Independent valuations for exit, funding & succession — serving Oxford, Witney, Abingdon, Bicester & beyond.
Know what your business is really worth
A robust business valuation gives you confidence to negotiate, raise finance, reward shareholders, or plan an exit. At Modus Accountants, we combine qualified accounting expertise with real-world deal experience to produce clear, defensible valuations that stand up to investor, buyer, and lender scrutiny.
📞 Call us today on 01993 225030 or click here to book your free 30 minute discovery call.
When you need a professional business valuation
- Selling or exiting (trade sale, MBO/MBI, earn-out)
- Raising finance or bringing in investors
- Shareholder changes (buy-in/buy-out, EMI options, growth shares)
- Tax & succession (BADR planning, gifting, trusts)
- Disputes or divorce (independent expert opinion)
- Strategic planning (value growth roadmap)
How we value a business
We don’t “guess a multiple”. We triangulate value using several methods and reconcile them to market reality:
1) Earnings Multiples (EBITDA/EBIT)
Normalise results, remove one-offs, adjust director pay
Apply sector-appropriate multiples, adjusted for risk, size, growth
2) Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
3–5 year forecast, terminal value, WACC assumptions stated & justified
3) Asset-Based / Adjusted Net Asset Value
Useful for property/asset-heavy or early-stage companies
4) Market Evidence
Comparable deals/data, size & geography adjusted
You receive a clear report with assumptions, sensitivities, and a valuation range (low/base/high).
What influences your business valuation (and how we help increase it)
- Profit quality & recurring revenue → improve margins, lock-in
- Customer concentration → diversify, strengthen contracts
- Growth trajectory → credible pipeline, unit economics
- Key-person risk → documented processes, second tier management
- Financial controls & MI → clean books, timely KPIs, audited track if needed
- Sector & size → de-risk, niche positioning, IP
We provide a Value Uplift Action Plan so you know exactly how to move to the next valuation band.
What you’ll receive
- Independent valuation report (PDF) with methods, comps, range, and rationale
- Management presentation (optional) for buyers/investors
- Value Uplift Action Plan (quick wins + 90-day priorities)
- Follow-up call to walk through findings and next steps
Our business valuation process (fast, transparent, defensible)
- Scoping call – goals, timeline, information list
- Data room – last 3 years’ accounts, YTD MI, pipeline, contracts, KPIs
- Analysis & normalisations – quality of earnings, cash-flow, sensitivities
- Valuation triangulation – multiples, DCF, ANAV, market evidence
- Report & presentation – valuation range + uplift plan
Sectors we serve
Professional services • Tech/SaaS • Ecommerce & retail • Construction & trades • Manufacturing • Healthcare & wellness • Property & real estate services • Hospitality
Why Oxfordshire businesses choose Modus
- Qualified accountants with deal and valuation experience
- Local insight across Oxford, Witney, Abingdon, Bicester & wider Oxfordshire
- Plain-English reporting backed by hard numbers
- End-to-end support: valuations, tax planning, exit strategy, VFD, and compliance
- 100+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews
Pricing & engagement options
- Indicative business valuation (lite) – for owner planning & internal use
- Formal business valuation – for investors, lenders, schemes, and HMRC context
- Expert opinion – dispute/litigation support
Fixed-fee quotes once we’ve scoped scope/complexity.
Some of the documents we’ll usually request
- Statutory accounts (3 years) & if possible YTD management accounts
- Customer/product breakdown, churn/retention, pipeline
- Staff/contractor rota, key contracts, supplier terms
- Debt/leases, asset register, IP, litigation/tax matters
FAQs – Business Valuations
How accurate is the valuation?
We provide a justified range with assumptions disclosed; the final deal depends on terms, timing, and competitive tension.
Can you help improve the business valuation before a sale?
Yes — we deliver a Value Uplift Action Plan (pricing, margin, contracts, MI, team) and can coach execution or act as VFD.
Will HMRC accept your valuation?
For tax contexts we align with HMRC guidance and can liaise where required (e.g., share schemes, BADR planning).
Ready to know your what your business valuation is?
Get independent, professional valuation and a plan on how to increase it.
📞 Call us today on 01993 225030 or click here to book your free 30 minute discovery call.
Our Google reviews
Samantha Newport made it simple, hassle free and an enjoyable experience.
I also managed to complete it by May which is much better than rushing to hit the January deadline.
Thank you, Lauren and thank you Modus!
The team at Modus Accountant has consistently demonstrated a high level of proficiency in handling my financial matters. Not only are they knowledgeable and efficient, but they also exhibit a genuine kindness and dedication to their clients. I have found their services to be invaluable in helping me navigate the complexities of financial management.
We are a plumbing and heating ltd company and feal we are an excellent company supplying a competitive reliable service.
This why we are associated with modus as their services and advise is fantastic .
My bookworking skills are not the best but modus keeps me on the straight and narrow.
Services supplied from modus;
Payroll , vat returns , end of year accounts
Any email / phone call answered efficiently
Main people I deal with;
Nick , if nick doesn’t know the answer to a question nobody does , all ways my first port of call to any problems
Margaret, payroll always prompt even on my short notice 🤣 and always a chat
Brooke, deals with my Xero software discrepancy’s and rectifies any other issues I have
Modus team very efficient and feal I personally I am in a small family run business and can call at any time for advice
To sum up ;
Run your business to your best capacity
Modus will take care of the rest
Thanks to all at modus
Regards Paul
They have been looking after me and my business for 3 years, and will definitely stay with them.
I look forward to continuing our journey together
The software supplied has been the major factor in giving me back time to allow me to grow the business and their help in setting everything up and understanding it has been vital.
Highly recommend this team as they have a very personal approach in finding what you need to best suit your plans.
I love to understand the in's and out's of my business, and the team have gone above and beyond with their support (and patience!). Their pricing structure is clear and their service is top notch. Highly recommend if you need quality accountancy for your business.
Shout out to Sam & Christian! - Thank you.
Modus came into the picture within the last 12 months due to taking over from the previous accountants I was using as they had decided it was time for them to retire.
I was a little nervous at first however from the first conversation with Samantha and the team at Modus I was given a huge boost and relief as their professionalism and methods of business is phenomenal.
The advice and guidance already given to me by Modus has been amazing and one I truly appreciate and will continue to learn from so in my opinion I owe Modus a massive thank you for the work they do.
I would highly recommend Modus to any company as both the work and professional service they deliver is first class.
Ian Morris
Managing Director
UK Shade Solutions Ltd
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