Business Valuation Service Market Report 2025

The business valuation service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.42 billion in 2024 to $8.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to an increase in mergers and acquisitions activity, heightened demand for financial reporting compliance, a surge in private equity and venture capital investments, expanding needs for litigation and dispute resolution, and greater adoption of international valuation standards.

The business valuation service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.91 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by a rise in corporate transactions, growing demand for real-time business insights, increased interest in ESG-integrated valuations, an expanding startup ecosystem requiring funding evaluations, and escalating regulatory complexities in financial reporting. Key trends anticipated during this period include advancements in AI-powered valuation algorithms, the emergence of blockchain-based asset valuation techniques, innovations in ESG-integrated appraisal frameworks, progress in real-time business valuation platforms, and the adoption of fractional ownership valuation models.

The growing number of mergers and acquisitions is expected to drive the expansion of the business valuation service market in the future. Mergers and acquisitions involve companies combining or one company acquiring another to achieve growth, enhance competitiveness, or enter new markets. The increase in these activities is driven by companies seeking faster growth by acquiring new markets or capabilities through strategic deals. Business valuation services play a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions by determining the fair market value of the companies involved. For example, according to the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, a Switzerland-based organization, Belgium recorded 555 announced mergers and acquisitions deals in 2022, representing an 8% increase compared to the 515 deals reported in 2021. Hence, the rise in mergers and acquisitions is fueling growth in the business valuation service market.

Leading companies in the business valuation service market are focusing on developing advanced online platforms to improve accessibility, shorten turnaround times, reduce costs, and provide more precise, data-driven valuation reports tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-market firms. An online platform is a web-based tool that allows users to connect, collaborate, or access services digitally. For instance, in November 2023, ValuStrat, a consulting firm based in the UAE, launched an online business valuation platform that addresses a significant gap in the SME market by delivering affordable, accurate, and efficient valuation services for companies generating revenues below $5 million. By combining digital automation with expert human oversight, the platform ensures high-quality, customized reports at a fraction of traditional costs. This service assists SMEs in making informed decisions related to fundraising, audits, acquisitions, and more without relying on unreliable shortcuts.

In February 2024, Houlihan Lokey, a US-based investment company, acquired 7 Mile Advisors for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Houlihan Lokey’s expertise in information technology services, adds a Charlotte office, and incorporates a skilled team to broaden client service capabilities. The acquisition aligns both strategically and culturally, strengthening the firm’s global presence and reinforcing its leadership in business services advisory. 7 Mile Advisors is a US-based capital market company specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private capital raising, and valuation services for clients in the information technology sector.

Major players in the business valuation service market are Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, RSM International Limited, Baker Tilly International Limited, BDO Unibank Inc., Alvarez & Marsal Holdings LLC, Mercer LLC, Houlihan Lokey Inc., AVISTA Group Limited, Crowe Global, PKF International Limited, Hilco Global LLC, Kaufman Rossin & Co. P.A., Grant Thornton International Ltd, Global Capital Finance LLC, Valuation Consulting Group Inc., CIGP Group, and Business Valuation International LLC.

North America was the largest region in the business valuation service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in business valuation services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the business valuation services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

Business valuation services involve expert evaluations designed to determine a company’s worth by analyzing its financial condition, market standing, assets, and potential future earnings. These assessments aid in making informed decisions related to buying, selling, investing, or legal issues concerning the business.

The primary types of business valuation services include valuations for mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, litigation support, tax compliance, business restructuring, and investment analysis. Specifically, valuation for mergers and acquisitions focuses on establishing the fair economic value of a business or its assets during the process of buying, selling, or merging companies. These services serve a variety of business types such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporations, startups, private equity firms, family-owned businesses, and non-profit organizations. The clients range from private individuals and corporate entities to government agencies, regulatory bodies, investors, and shareholder groups. Business valuation services are applied across numerous sectors, including financial services, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, technology and IT, real estate, energy and utilities, manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, as well as legal and professional services.

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The business valuation services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as financial modelling, strategic advisory, purchase price allocation, goodwill impairment testing, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) valuation, due diligence support, economic damages assessment, cross-border valuation, and restructuring advisory. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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