Industrial Business Appraisal Without the Fees
Most certified appraisals cost $5,000+ and only look at your tax returns. We value your machinery, your backlog, and your cash flow to give you a true Market Valuation.
Stop Confusing "Equipment Appraisal" with "Business Value"
If you are searching for "Machine Shop Appraisal," you likely run into auctioneers who only want to value your used CNC machines.
Here is the reality:
Equipment Appraisal: Values your iron at liquidation prices. This is the "Scrap Value" of your business.
Business Appraisal: Values your cash flow (EBITDA) plus your assets. This is the "Going Concern" value.
At The Precision Firm, we value the company, not just the machines. We use real-time private equity data to appraise your manufacturing business for a sale—at no cost to you.
How to Appraise a Manufacturing Business
We use a "Sum of the Parts" methodology.
Adjusted EBITDA
We add back one-time tooling costs, personal expenses, and facility repairs to show buyers your true profitability.
The "Iron Floor"
We factor in the Fair Market Value (FMV) of your heavy machinery to set a "floor" price. We never sell below asset value.
Inventory & WIP
We appraise your Net Working Capital, ensuring you get paid for Raw Materials and Work-in-Progress (WIP) on the shop floor.
Appraisal Services by Sector
A generalist appraiser doesn't know the difference between a 3-Axis mill and a 5-Axis trunnion. We do. We provide specialized appraisals for:
Machine Shops & CNC: Valuing precision capabilities and backlog.
Metal Fabrication: Valuing laser cutters, press brakes, and structural steel inventory.
Distribution: Valuing inventory turns and exclusive territory rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Certified industrial appraisals can cost $5,000 to $15,000. However, The Precision Firm offers a Complimentary Market Appraisal for manufacturing owners with revenue over $2M who are exploring an exit.
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A: Only if you are getting a bank loan or fighting in court. If you are selling the business, you need a Market Valuation. We can estimate your equipment value internally without the cost of a formal CMEA report.
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A: We value inventory at "Landed Cost" (what you paid for it), not retail price. However, we also look at "Obsolete Inventory." Cleaning up your dead stock before the appraisal can actually increase your valuation multiple.
Know the Value of Your Hard Work
You built the factory. You bought the machines. Don't pay an outsider thousands of dollars just to guess what it's worth. Get a market-based appraisal from the industrial brokers who sell factories every day.