Which benchmark for goodwill valuation in Saint-Étienne?

Main references: Francis Lefebvre (annual edition, taxation), CRA (practitioner methodology), and Bank of France (transmission statistics). Ratios vary by business (bakery ≠ tobacco-press ≠ pharmacy).

DVF gives commercial property price per m² in the zone, which serves as a wall value proxy (often separate from goodwill). Also helps bracket the "key money" if the lease is transferable.

Does this page replace a chartered accountant?

No — it provides a free public ballpark for negotiation framing. Official valuation (authentic deed, bank financing, litigation) must be done by a certified expert.

Business goodwill valuation in Saint-Étienne (42000)

DVF commercial property comparables, BODACC closures, NAF benchmarks. Public data to bracket an estimate in Saint-Étienne before chartered accountant valuation.

DVF mutations (5 years)

24 816 commercial property transactions

See breakdown by year

Type	Year	Transactions
Appartement	2025	3 419
Commerce	2025	447
Maison	2025	271
Appartement	2024	3 325
Commerce	2024	599
Maison	2024	281
Appartement	2023	3 840
Commerce	2023	600
Maison	2023	250
Appartement	2022	4 843
Commerce	2022	792
Maison	2022	401

Price per m² (DVF)

€2 702/m² (wall value proxy)

BODACC closures / de-registrations

1 586 closures / de-registrations published (24m)

Benchmarks by business (Francis Lefebvre / CRA)

Goodwill typically values between 60% and 120% of annual HT revenue for retail, 50% to 100% for restaurants, or 4 to 8× EBITDA for profitable goodwill. Coefficients vary by zone (city center vs outskirts), location (1, 2, 3) and commercial lease (remaining duration, rent/revenue ratio).

How to bracket an estimate

Step 1: Get 3 years of accounts (revenue, EBITDA, profit). Step 2: Apply branch benchmark (CRA, Francis Lefebvre, Bank of France) low / median / high. Step 3: Adjust by zone (DVF premises, town momentum, vacancy). Step 4: Have a transmission-specialized chartered accountant validate.

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FAQ

Which benchmark for goodwill valuation in Saint-Étienne?: Main references: Francis Lefebvre (annual edition, taxation), CRA (practitioner methodology), and Bank of France (transmission statistics). Ratios vary by business (bakery ≠ tobacco-press ≠ pharmacy).
Why include DVF?: DVF gives commercial property price per m² in the zone, which serves as a wall value proxy (often separate from goodwill). Also helps bracket the "key money" if the lease is transferable.
Does this page replace a chartered accountant?: No — it provides a free public ballpark for negotiation framing. Official valuation (authentic deed, bank financing, litigation) must be done by a certified expert.