Plant & Machinery Valuation

Q: When is a plant and machinery valuation needed?

Valuations of plant and machinery are needed for sale and purchase, financing where equipment is security, mergers and restructuring, insurance, financial reporting, and insolvency. For many statutory purposes the valuation must be performed by a Registered Valuer in that asset class.

Q: How is plant and machinery valued?

Valuation considers the type and specification of equipment, age, condition, remaining useful life, and the relevant market, applying appropriate methods such as cost-based approaches reflecting replacement cost and depreciation, or market-based approaches where comparable data exists.

Q: What information is needed to value machinery?

Typically a list of the plant and machinery with specifications, dates of acquisition, condition, and relevant purchase and maintenance records, along with the valuation purpose. A site inspection may form part of the process before we prepare a well-supported valuation.

Independent Valuation of Industrial Assets, Equipment, and Machinery

Plant and machinery often represent a substantial part of a manufacturing or industrial business's asset base, and their value is required for purposes such as sale, financing, insurance, mergers and restructuring, financial reporting, and insolvency. Valuing plant and machinery calls for an understanding of the equipment, its condition, useful life, and the relevant market, along with appropriate valuation methods. For many statutory purposes, the valuation must be carried out by a Registered Valuer in the plant and machinery asset class.

Our plant and machinery valuation services provide independent, well-supported valuations of industrial assets and equipment, delivered by qualified professionals and, where required, a Registered Valuer of the plant and machinery class. We tailor the approach to the assets and the purpose. This is one of the asset classes under our registered valuer services and valuation & restructuring offering, alongside our land & building valuations.

Our Plant & Machinery Valuation Services

Sale & Transfer

Valuation of plant and machinery for sale, purchase, and transfers.

Financing & Security

Valuations to support loans secured against equipment and machinery.

Merger & Restructuring

Asset valuations for mergers, demergers, and restructuring.

Insurance Valuation

Valuations of machinery for insurance and replacement purposes.

Reporting & Insolvency

Valuations for financial reporting and insolvency processes.

Registered Valuer Reports

Statutory valuations by a Registered Valuer of the plant and machinery class.

Benefits of Professional Plant & Machinery Valuation

Independent, credible valuations of industrial assets
Assessment of condition, useful life, and market value
Registered Valuer reports where required
Support for sale, financing, and compliance
Valuations suited to reporting and insolvency needs
Confidence with lenders, regulators, and stakeholders

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a plant and machinery valuation needed?

Valuations of plant and machinery are needed for purposes such as sale and purchase, financing where equipment is offered as security, mergers and restructuring, insurance, financial reporting, and insolvency. For many statutory purposes, the valuation must be performed by a Registered Valuer in the plant and machinery asset class.

How is plant and machinery valued?

Valuation considers factors such as the type and specification of the equipment, its age, condition, remaining useful life, and the relevant market. Appropriate methods are applied — for example cost-based approaches reflecting replacement cost and depreciation, or market-based approaches where comparable data is available — depending on the assets and purpose.

Is a Registered Valuer required for machinery valuation?

For a number of statutory purposes under the law, plant and machinery valuations must be carried out by a Registered Valuer of that asset class. Where your purpose requires this, we ensure the valuation is performed by an appropriately Registered Valuer so it meets the requirement and is accepted.

What information is needed to value machinery?

We typically need a list of the plant and machinery with specifications, dates of acquisition, condition, and any relevant purchase and maintenance records, along with the purpose of the valuation. A site inspection may form part of the process, after which we prepare a well-supported valuation.

Can you value an entire plant or facility?

Yes. We can value individual items of machinery or an entire plant or facility comprising many assets. For a whole facility, we assess the various items of plant and machinery and provide a comprehensive valuation, coordinating with land and building valuation where the real estate also needs to be valued.

Value Your Industrial Assets Accurately

Independent plant and machinery valuation for sale, financing, reporting, and compliance.