Table 2.

Applicability test: asset-based valuation methods for port concessions

Applicability testAsset-based approach valuation methods
Book value valuationNet realisable valuation (NRV)Replacement value valuation
Applicable to concession valuation?LowModerateModerate
Rationale• Book value is based on historic sunk cost and does not take into account market prices
• Values are adjusted with accounting depreciation which may not be aligned to market values
• Book value does not consider the cash-generating potential of the asset
• The approach does not consider the cost of goodwill
• NRV of the assets may be low due to port assets being specialised in nature
• NRV does not consider the cash-generating potential of the asset
• NRV does not consider the cost of goodwill
• Replacement value does not consider the cost of goodwill
• Replacement value does not consider the cash generating potential of the asset

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