What are the methods used in business valuation?

Business valuation methods typically include the Income Approach, Market Approach, and Asset-Based Approach. The Income Approach estimates a company's value based on its expected future cash flows, discounted to present value. The Market Approach compares the business to similar companies that have been sold or are publicly traded, using valuation multiples. The Asset-Based Approach evaluates the company's total assets minus its liabilities, providing a net asset value.