How to valuate a winery- determining winery value
- John Arden
- Oct 12
- 2 min read
Hi. So, it's time to move to the next chapter and your thinking of selling your winery? How much is it worth? How do I value it? Your local real estate professional or mergers and acquisitions company/ business brokers contain vast amounts of knowledge but doubtfully the ability to professionally valuate your winery. The expert valuation is one of the very most important things you must do in the selling process! There are a very limited number of companies and professionals who perform this service, and it is a critical step towards a successful sale.
Our company www.sellyourwinery.com was asked to speak at this year's EWE Exposition, one of the largest winery conventions in the US. Whether you use our company or someone recommended in your area, a professional will go through all of the key components of your winery as part of his/her valuation process. A trained professional will review key components such as:
Recent profit and loss statements
Balance sheet
Updated inventory and equipment value
Values of all structures- tasting room, event space, production facilities
Value of home that may come with the winery
Land value- planted and unplanted.
Goodwill
Having an expert on your side is absolutely critical to the sale in today's market. I have talked to many winery owners who say something like "I think my winery is worth $X and I am not taking less than $X for it." This is not a winning strategy and seldom produces the desired results. An expert in your corner with a completed valuation is a universally known first step to the winery selling process. Please do see our other posts at www.sellyourwinery.com on transition planning, seller financing, and auction vs. traditional options for a winery sale. If you have any specific questions on selling your winery or need help assembling a specialized team, here is our contact information.
516 307 6065 John's cell
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