Assets-based valuation is a fundamental technique used to determine the value of a company or asset based on its tangible and intangible assets. This approach provides a transparent view of a company's financial standing by focusing on physical resources like property, equipment, and inventory, as well as intellectual property, brand value, and goodwill. Assets-based valuation is particularly beneficial for asset-intensive industries and can serve as a floor value in distressed scenarios. However, it may underestimate the value of intangible assets and fail to capture future growth potential, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation alongside other valuation methods for a holistic understanding of an entity's worth.

The course will explain how fair market value is a critical concept in assets-based valuation, representing the price at which an asset would change hands between willing and knowledgeable parties in an open market. You will learn the different methods of calculating the fair value of an asset with some practical examples.

You will learn the different advantages of assets-based valuation, and you will see that it offers transparency by focusing on tangible assets, providing a clear view of a company's financial standing. You will also learn that It serves as a floor value, especially beneficial in distressed scenarios. However, it may undervalue companies with substantial intangible assets like intellectual property or brand value.