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Billboard value calculator

A quick value from cash flow and a multiple.

Value

$1,440,000

$144,000 of cash flow × 10.0.

Cash flow a year

$144,000

Cash flow margin

60.0%

Value for each $1 of revenue

$6.00

Cash flow = yearly revenue − yearly costs · value = cash flow × multiple

How it works

  1. 01Most buyers start from cash flow: what the boards earn, minus what they cost to run.
  2. 02Cash flow = yearly revenue − yearly costs.
  3. 03Value = cash flow × a multiple.
  4. 04The multiple is set by the market. It rises with long leases, solid permits and strong locations.

Questions people ask

How is a billboard valued?

Buyers take the cash flow, which is revenue minus running costs. Then they multiply it by a number called the multiple.

What multiple should I use?

Use what buyers and brokers quote in your market right now. Try a low and a high number to see the range.

Is this an appraisal?

No. It is simple math to check an asking price. Get an appraisal before you buy or sell.

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