valuation of shares of retiring Director in Pvt. Ltd Co.

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Suresh Jain (Querist)
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18 May 2009 My client X is holding 20% shares in Y co. in which X is Director.

X wants to sell its shareholding to other existing shareholders in the co.

What shopuld be the valuation of shares of X in Y co.

Y co. is doing IT business for last 15 years. It has resrves of around 8 crores and turnover is around 100 cr.

What method should be adopted for valuation. Pl inform with some xamples. If any further questions pl do ask.

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Suresh Jain

Suresh Jain (Querist)
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29 May 2009 pl answer

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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02 August 2025 For valuing the shares of a retiring director holding 20% in a private limited IT company with 15 years of operations, reserves of about ₹8 crores, and a turnover of ₹100 crores, here’s a practical approach:

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### Recommended Methods for Share Valuation

#### 1. **Net Asset Value (NAV) Method**

* **Calculate Net Worth:**
Net Worth = Share Capital + Reserves = ₹8 crores (assuming share capital is part of this).
* **Value per Share:**
Divide Net Worth by total number of shares to get per share NAV.
* **Share Value for X:**
Multiply NAV per share by number of shares held by X (20% of total shares).

*Example:*
If total shares = 1 crore, NAV/share = ₹8 crores / 1 crore = ₹8 per share.
If X holds 20 lakh shares (20%), value = 20 lakh × ₹8 = ₹1.6 crores.

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#### 2. **Earnings or Profit Earning Capacity Method**

* **Step 1:** Calculate average profits after tax (PAT) of last 3-5 years.
Let’s say average PAT = ₹10 crores.
* **Step 2:** Apply industry P/E multiple (for IT companies, it can be between 15-25 depending on growth, risk).
Assume P/E = 20.
* **Step 3:** Compute Company Value = PAT × P/E = ₹10 crores × 20 = ₹200 crores.
* **Step 4:** Deduct any debt if applicable (say none or adjust accordingly).
* **Step 5:** Share Value for X = 20% × ₹200 crores = ₹40 crores.

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#### 3. **Weighted Average of NAV and Earnings Method (Fair Market Value)**

* Average of above two valuations:
(₹1.6 crores + ₹40 crores) / 2 = ₹20.8 crores approximately.

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### Notes:

* NAV method gives a conservative value reflecting net assets.
* Earnings method reflects future profit potential and goodwill.
* For an IT company with good profitability and growth, **earnings-based valuation** tends to be more realistic.
* Share transfer agreements often use a blend or negotiate between these values.
* In practice, companies often hire **a professional valuer** to arrive at a fair and justifiable value.

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### Additional Questions to Ask for More Precision:

* What is the exact share capital & number of shares issued?
* Are there any outstanding liabilities or loans?
* Profit figures for past 3-5 years?
* Any special rights attached to shares (e.g., preference shares)?
* Is the company debt-free or carrying debt?

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If you want, I can prepare a valuation template or help draft a valuation report with your data. Would you like me to assist with that?

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