Business Valuation Services in Fresno

We Value Your Business, Fresno

Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving Fresno business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors.

CFA · ASA · ABV — Credentialed Business Appraisers

559-500-2095

Shannon and Kevin Lowther, Business Valuation Partners at Central Pacific Valuation
Shannon Lowther, CFA, ASA, ABV
Kevin Lowther, ASA, ABV, FMVA
Partners, Central Pacific Valuation

30+ Years Combined Experience
2,000+ Valuations Completed
CFA · ASA · ABV Professional Credentials
California Focused, Statewide Practice

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Valuations

How do I go about getting a business valuation?
We start with a short scoping call to understand your needs, provide you with a document checklist, then perform our analysis and deliver a draft report for your review. The entire process typically takes 4 weeks depending on the complexity and document availability.
What does a business valuation cost?
Fees depend on the purpose of the engagement, the size and complexity of the business, and the type of report required. We provide a fixed-fee quote after our initial scoping call, so there are no surprises once we begin. We’re happy to discuss budget expectations before any commitment.
What makes you qualified to do business valuations?
Our partners hold the credentials that matter in this field: CFA, ASA, and ABV. Between us we bring decades of experience across transactions, estate and gift tax planning, shareholder matters, and court-appointed divorce engagements — and our reports are written to be understood by the people who need to rely on them.

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Independent · Credentialed · Experienced

Why Choose Central Pacific Valuation

Central Pacific Valuation delivers independent, objective business valuations to Fresno. As a boutique firm focused exclusively on business appraisals, we provide the personalized attention and deep local market knowledge that larger firms cannot match.

Independent Business Appraisers

Central Pacific Valuation brings decades of expertise to Fresno’s business community. From large-scale agriculture and logistics to healthcare, education, and technology services, we understand the unique factors that drive business value in Fresno County. Our professional business appraisers provide comprehensive valuation services for Fresno businesses ranging from $2 million to $2 billion in value, ensuring you receive accurate, defensible appraisals that stand up to scrutiny.

Independent Business Appraisers

Local Market Insight That Matters

Our professional business appraisers understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Fresno County. We’ve completed business valuations across Fresno’s key industries, giving us insights into local market conditions, industry multiples, and economic factors that impact business value in your specific sector.

Local Market Expertise

Three Decades of Valuation Experience

We are professional business appraisers with over 30 years combined experience providing business valuation services to these businesses. What that means is you’ll get expert business appraisal help tailored to Fresno’s unique market conditions and businesses such as agriculture, food processing, healthcare services, and technology services.

Experienced Business Appraisal Advisors

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What Do You Need a Valuation For?

Selling or Buying a Business

Pre-transaction analysis before you negotiate, sell, acquire, or restructure.

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Estate & Gift Planning

Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.

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Divorce or Dispute

Independent valuation work for resolution-focused matters.

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Partner Buyout or Buy-Sell

Objective analysis for redemptions, exits, buy-sell agreements, and ownership disputes.

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Boutique Firm · Institutional Credentials

About Central Pacific Valuation

Shannon & Kevin Lowther, Business Valuation Partners

Central Pacific Valuation is a boutique California business valuation firm serving business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors. We provide independent, defensible valuation analysis for tax, transaction, shareholder, succession, litigation support, and advisory purposes.

  • Estate & gift tax valuations
  • Shareholder and buy-sell matters
  • M&A and transaction advisory
  • Property holding company discount studies
  • Divorce and dispute-related valuations
  • Closely held business appraisals

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Trusted Partner for Legal & Tax Professionals

For Professional Advisors

We work alongside attorneys and CPAs across California, providing independent business valuations that support your clients’ strategic needs.

For Attorneys

Valuation support for estate matters, shareholder disputes, marital dissolution, buy-sell issues, and settlement-focused engagements.

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For CPAs

Estate and gift tax valuations, succession planning, buy-sell matters, and valuation support prepared under the applicable professional standards for the engagement.

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Straightforward From Day One

How a Valuation Engagement Works

1

Scoping & Proposal

An easy scoping and onboarding process, followed by a clear proposal with defined fees.

2

Data Requirements

Clear data requirements uploaded through our secure, easy-to-use client portal.

3

Analysis & Valuation

Credentialed appraisers perform the analysis, applying the appropriate valuation standards and methodologies.

4

Draft & Final Report

A clear draft for review, followed by a defensible final report written for the people who need to rely on it.

Most valuation engagements can be completed in 4 weeks.

What We Deliver

Business Valuation & Appraisal Services in Fresno

Estate & Gift Tax Services, Central Pacific Valuation

Estate & Gift Tax Valuations

Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.

Comprehensive Business Valuation & Appraisal Services in Fresno

Comprehensive Business Valuations

Full-service business valuations for enterprises and closely held companies.

Property Holding & Asset Holding Company Discount Study Valuation

Property Holding Company Discount Studies

Discount studies and entity valuations for real-estate and asset holding companies.

Shareholder Buy-Sell Valuations in California

Shareholder / Buy-Sell Matters

Objective valuations for buy-sell agreements, redemptions, and ownership disputes.

Divorce and dispute-related business valuations

Divorce & Dispute-Related Valuations

Impartial valuation expertise to facilitate resolution in complex disputes.

Mergers & Acquisitions Business Valuation Services in California

M&A & Transaction Advisory

Strategic pre-transaction valuation analysis for buyers, sellers, and advisors.

Deep Local Market Knowledge

Industries We Serve in Fresno

Ag Services & Inputs

Ag Services & Inputs

Valuations for agricultural service providers, pesticide companies, and ag-tech

Agriculture – Row Crops

Agriculture – Row Crops

Expertise in row crop operations and large-scale growers.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Valuations for civil engineering and infrastructure companies

Construction Trades (Plumbers, Roofers, Concrete)

Construction Trades (Plumbers, Roofers, Concrete)

Trusted valuations for specialty and trade contractors.

Coworking & Commercial Leasing

Coworking & Commercial Leasing

Valuations for coworking spaces and commercial property leasing companies

Education & Childcare

Education & Childcare

Valuations for private schools, Montessori, preschools, and daycare operations

Electrical Contractors

Electrical Contractors

Valuations for electrical and substation contractors

Engineering

Engineering

Accurate valuations for engineering and design firms.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Valuations for medical practices and healthcare service providers

HVAC & Mechanical

HVAC & Mechanical

Valuations for heating, cooling, and mechanical service companies

Industrial Sales & Services

Industrial Sales & Services

Supporting distributors and service providers in industrial markets.

Industrial Services

Industrial Services

Valuations for machining, fabrication, and field service companies

Investment & Holding Companies

Investment & Holding Companies

Valuations for investment holding companies, venture funds, and diversified holdings

Logistics Companies

Logistics Companies

Expertise in valuations for logistics companies.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Valuations for specialty manufacturers and fabrication companies

Modular & Prefab Construction

Modular & Prefab Construction

Valuations for modular building and prefabricated construction companies

Nursery & Horticulture

Nursery & Horticulture

Valuations for retail and commercial nursery operations

Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Residential & Commercial Plumbing

Valuations for residential and commercial plumbing and fire sprinkler companies

Software & SaaS

Software & SaaS

Valuations for software companies, SaaS platforms, and fintech

Staffing Companies

Staffing Companies

Clear valuations for employment and staffing businesses.

Tree Nut Growers

Tree Nut Growers

Focused valuation of almond, pistachio, and walnut operations

Wineries & Craft Breweries

Wineries & Craft Breweries

Specialized analysis for vineyard operations, wine producers and craft brewers

Recent Fresno Projects

Ag Field Services Company

Ag Field Services Company

Valued an agricultural field services company for a buyer
Almond Farming Operation

Almond Farming Operation

Valued an almond farming operation
Civil Engineering Company

Civil Engineering Company

Valued a civil engineering company for partial sale to management
Construction Company

Construction Company

Valued a minority interest in a commercial construction company for estate and gift tax planning.
Electrical Contractor

Electrical Contractor

Valued a specialized electrical contracting business for management buyout purposes.
Engineering Company

Engineering Company

Valuation of the company for the purposes of selling to employees.
Farming Company

Farming Company

A 706 estate valuation of farming operations and land owning property companies for tax compliance.
HVAC Services Company

HVAC Services Company

Valued an HVAC servicing company
Industrial Property Holdings

Industrial Property Holdings

Valued an industrial property holding company for gift tax purposes (discount study)
Industrial Services Company

Industrial Services Company

Valued a machining, fabrication, equipment repair and field services company for transaction purposes
IT/Telecom Services

IT/Telecom Services

Valued an IT and telecom specialist serving school districts
Large Farming Concern

Large Farming Concern

Valued a major diversified farming operation in the Central Valley for gifting purposes
Medical Practice Valuation

Medical Practice Valuation

Medical practice valuation - comprehensive appraisal
Onion Farming Operation

Onion Farming Operation

Valued an onion farming operation in the Central Valley
Preschool / Daycare

Preschool / Daycare

Valued a Montessori school and preschool / daycare operation for transaction planning purposes
Residential Plumbing Company

Residential Plumbing Company

Valued a residential plumbing company for transaction purposes.
Retail & Commercial Nursery

Retail & Commercial Nursery

Valued a retail and commercial nursery operation
Specialty Medical Practice

Specialty Medical Practice

Valued a minority interest in a specialty medical practice to support the admission of a new partner.
Substation Contractor

Substation Contractor

Valued a substation electrical contractor for exiting shareholder

Need a Business Valuation in Fresno?

Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving Fresno and the surrounding region.

559-500-2095

What Our Clients Say

Joel A. Bock, CPA, MST, Managing Partner

Their professional demeanor and responsiveness allows us to refer them to our clients without hesitation. We have relied upon their work for dozens of income, estate, and gift tax engagements and it has consistently withstood the scrutiny of any taxing authorities.

Cyrus Mojibi, CEO

Kevin and Shannon handled a wide range of complex valuation work for us with exceptional professionalism and care. Their reports were thorough, well-supported, and delivered promptly. I would not hesitate to work with Central Pacific Valuation again.

Thomas R. Maxwell, CPA, MST, Partner

Their work has consistently been thoughtful, well-supported, and defensible, while still being practical and understandable for clients and advisors. I would not hesitate to recommend Central Pacific Valuation to clients, attorneys, or other professional advisors.

J. Darby Howard, Jr.

Given the court deadlines I was facing, it was essential that the work be completed accurately and within a very short timeframe. They demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Shannon and Kevin to anyone seeking valuation services.

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    AICPA American Society of Appraisers CalCPA CFA Institute Corporate Finance Institute