FAIR MARKET VALUATION SERVICES
BASIC Valuation
This valuation is known in the broadcast industry as "Stick Value" or "POPS Valuation"
The BASIC Report can be prepared without contact with the station owner for information. This makes the report a very useful tool when considering an acquisition
We primarily base the valuation mulltiple on the actual sales of other regional, similar properties and then also compare it with the current national multiple.
For radio stations with little or no cash flow or operating income, a commonly accepted valuation method is our BASIC valuation.
BASIC valuations are the industry standard for valueing non-commercial (NCE) stations.
Please call or email us to discuss our special non-profit stick value pricing.
Our BASIC Value Report is a good tool to use when you are contemplating an acquisition, particularly of a non-performing property.
BASIC valuation is based on the Population Covered by the station (POPS). In our reports we develop a regional multiple based on actual recent similar station sales for the surrounding states. We then compare it with current national multiples.
The BASIC Value FMV report will provide an accurate value for any radio station without significant cash flow.
The report can typically be delivered in five days. Additional stations in the same market, for the same owner, prepared at the same time, can be added for no additional fee. The fee will include a telephone review to answer any questions. Stations in other markets can be included for a small additional fee.
BASIC Value Report Contents:
- Station and market description, including the population covered by the station's contours.
- BASIC FMV Calculation based on all recent actual regional station sales for the subject state, and each surrounding state.
- BASIC FMV Calculation based on current national broadcast standards and multiple.
Please email or call with any questions and fee information. Please complete the Order Form on the next page and submit it to us.
COMPLETE Valuation
For stations with adequate positive cash flow, the best and most accurate Fair Market Value (FMV) is determined by using a combination of industry accepted methods:
- Comparable Station Sales
- Multiple of Current Operating Income (Cash Flow)
- Multiple of Gross Revenue
- Population Covered by Station Contour (POPS)
All of our comparable sales studies are derived from actual regional station sales during a specified period in markets with similar characteristics. We also develop a national comparables chart to use as a comparison.
Please call or email for fee information for your specific project.
Our fee can vary with the complexity of the assignment. The report includes multiple stations in the same location.
Additional stations from other markets can be added for an additional fee.
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