A: Valid Value is an alternative to a wide range of business valuation tools and manual valuation approaches used by finance professionals. Rather than relying on internally created (often complex, limited tested and not supported) spreadsheets, Valid Value brings recognised valuation methodologies, automated calculations, and professional reporting together in a single, integrated platform.

Many business valuations are still prepared by using internally created Excel models. These are often time-consuming to maintain and are more susceptible to calculation errors, inconsistent formulas, version control issues, and documentation challenges, often resulting in a Black-Box model. Valid Value addresses these limitations by providing a structured valuation environment with standardised models, automated calculations, and consistent reporting, while maintaining flexibility for the users, allowing professionals to work more efficiently and with greater confidence.

Unlike generic financial modelling tools, Valid Value is specifically designed for business valuation and supports recognised methodologies such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), market multiples, Economic Profit, and Net Asset Value approaches. This enables users to perform comprehensive valuations within a single application while maintaining transparency throughout the process.

However, Valid Value is not intended to replace accounting software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, budgeting tools, or dedicated financial forecasting software. Instead, it complements these systems by using financial information and forecasts as inputs for valuation analyses. Data generated elsewhere can be incorporated into Valid Value, where it is translated into robust, well-supported business valuations and professional valuation reports.

For organisations that currently rely on manual designed or internally created valuation models or fragmented software solutions, Valid Value offers a more efficient and consistent approach. It reduces repetitive work, minimises the risk of manual errors, simplifies scenario analysis, and ensures that valuation reports remain aligned with the underlying financial models.

Ultimately, Valid Value is best viewed as a professional business valuation platform with a structured, transparent, and efficient solution that supports high-quality valuation work and consistent reporting.