Business Valuation Service Market Report 2026

The business valuation service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.03 billion in 2025 to $8.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing corporate restructuring activities, rising number of private equity transactions, expansion of financial reporting requirements, growing litigation and dispute cases, increasing demand for independent valuations.

The business valuation service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of automated valuation platforms, rising complexity of intangible asset valuation, expansion of startup and early-stage funding, growing focus on esg-linked valuations, increasing demand for real-time valuation insights. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of data analytics in valuation models, rising demand for valuations in mergers and acquisitions, growing adoption of technology-enabled valuation tools, expansion of cross-border business transactions, enhanced focus on regulatory-compliant valuations.

The increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is expected to drive the growth of the business valuation service market going forward. M&A refers to the combination of companies or the acquisition of one company by another to achieve growth, enhance competitiveness, or enter new markets. The rise in M&A activity is driven by companies seeking faster expansion, strategic synergies, or access to new capabilities through deals. Business valuation services play a critical role in M&A by providing an independent assessment of a company’s fair market value, helping stakeholders make informed decisions. For instance, according to the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, a Switzerland-based association, in the first seven months of 2023, Indonesia recorded 82 announced deals, a 5% increase from the 78 deals reported during the same period in 2022. Therefore, the growing number of mergers and acquisitions is propelling 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 companies operating 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, Business Valuation International LLC.

North America was the largest region in the business valuation service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the business valuation service market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the business valuation service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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