Valuing manufacturing companies – How experts appraise these asset-intensive businesses

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Abstract: When valuing manufacturers, appraisers consider these companies’ specific characteristics to reach a reliable estimate of value. Most valuators use one or some combination of the income, market or cost approaches. But regardless of which method or methods they use, valuators need to take into account the hard — and intangible — assets, the efficiency and skill of the workforce, and industry trends and risks. (Updated 5/21/12)