Certified
Business Valuations
Clarity on value so you can move forward with confidence.
Independent, credentialed valuations for owners, advisors, and attorneys.
What Sets Our Valuations Apart
Certified & Standards-Driven
Many professionals offer valuations. Fewer are qualified*. Even fewer are certified.
At Gato Consulting, valuations are performed by a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and follow NACVA professional standards and established industry practices.
The goal is consistency, rigor, and defensibility across all engagements.
Real Transaction & Continuous Valuation Experience
With over 20 years of M&A and financial leadership experience, business appraisals are informed by real transactions — not just theory.
Independent Peer Review on Every Engagement
Each valuation is reviewed by another 3rd-party qualified valuation professional.
Neither the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) nor the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), under its Standards (SSVS), mandates peer reviews. This additional scrutiny by Gato Consulting enhances accuracy, consistency, and adherence to applicable standards.
Powered by Institutional-Grade Databases
We leverage the same top-tier transaction, industry, and cost-of-capital databases used by the leading advisory firms. We have access to three Market Transactions databases for Market Multiples. Please see here the databases I work with.
Court-Ready Work
Valuations are prepared to withstand scrutiny from the IRS, opposing experts, and the courts.
When required, we are available to serve as an expert witness to defend our analysis.
Guaranteed Timelines - or you pay less.
Draft report in 4 weeks. Final in 2 weeks. If we miss a deadline, you receive a 5% credit (10% if we miss both).
Your timeline is a priority.
A Valuation you can Trust • A Report you can defend • A process that follows your timeline
A Rigorous, Defensible Valuation Process
A defensible valuation requires a structured and disciplined approach. Each engagement follows a consistent process designed to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability.
1. Information Request & Secure Data Intake
We begin with a secure, confidential portal to collect your historical financial and operational data, as requested in a comprehensive Information Request.
2. Site Visit and Business Review
A deep-dive review of the business operations to understand the reality behind the numbers
3. Financial, Economic, and Industry Analysis
We analyze your firm’s economic conditions and against specific industry benchmarks.
4. Application of Valuation Approaches (Market, Income, Asset) and Discounts
We apply the valuation approaches—Market, Income, and Asset—and calculate appropriate discounts (DLOC/DLOM).
Gato Consulting follows the Professional, Development, and Reporting Standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
5. Independent Peer Review
Our second-eye review by a third-party qualified valuator ensures the logic is sound, and the math is accurate.—
6. Draft Review with Client
We review the preliminary findings with you to ensure all facts are represented accurately.
7. Final Written Report Tailored to Your Audience and Needs
A final, certified report delivered to withstand the scrutiny of your audience—whether the IRS, a lender, or a court.
In Litigation Engagements, we provide adequate support to attorneys and clients throughout the process.
Business Valuations by Purpose
Business appraisals are performed for different reasons. The purpose determines the methodology, level of rigor, and type of report.
