Machinery and Equipment Valuation

To provide you with the most accurate valuation, many of our machinery and equipment appraisals include the following property-specific information* :
  • Explanation of condition and utilization of appraised machinery and equipment
  • Comparison of costs from original equipment manufacturers, other manufacturers of similar equipment, and actual costs provided
  • Analysis of equipment's effective age, estimated remaining economic life, and Replacement Cost New (RCN)
  • Explanation of different types of depreciation, with an emphasis of the type(s) applicable to the appraised machinery and equipment
  • Itemized list of each piece of machinery and equipment with its RCN value
  • Photos of appraised machinery and equipment in their current condition

Additional Value Scenarios Available for Machinery and Equipment Appraisals
  • Fair Market Value in Continued Use
  • Liquidation Value in Place
  • Forced Liquidation Value 
  • Salvage Value 
  • Scrap Value 

* This list is not all-inclusive, and every report is tailored to the specific needs of our client. Depending on the type of report requested, not every item shown above may be included.

Did You Know?

  • The consumer preference for oak-aged wines has driven producers to invest heavily in these expensive assets. French oak barrels can cost over $1,000 apiece, making this inventory a huge component of a winery's balance sheet.
  • Equipment appraisals are needed for a variety of purposes, ranging from liquidation of assets to collateral evaluation.