Evidence behind the forecast
Delveman can research the market and operating evidence that management or professional advisers use when developing or assessing a forecast. The focus is on the inputs: demand, market growth, pricing, volume, capacity, costs, margins and other business drivers.
Financial modelling and formal scenario analysis are generally provided through Valtech. Delveman’s role is to develop relevant research inputs, benchmark assumptions and identify matters that deserve further challenge.
What we can deliver
- Market growth, demand and adoption research
- Pricing, volume, utilisation and capacity benchmarks
- Peer and industry cost-structure research
- Gross margin, contribution margin, EBITDA and operating margin benchmarking
- Historical versus forecast comparison and trend analysis
- External evidence for key forecast drivers and risk factors
Typical use cases
- Business plans and management forecasts
- Valuation forecast input research
- New venture and market-entry planning
- Budgeting and capital allocation
- Technology adoption and startup growth assumptions
- Commercial review of forecast drivers
Research and analytical methods
- Time-series and trend analysis
- Peer, sector and historical benchmarking
- Margin bridge and profitability analysis
- Regression and correlation analysis where appropriate
- Market share, adoption and capacity research
- Source triangulation and assumption ranges
Clear scope of service
Delveman provides research inputs and analytical reference points; it does not issue an independent assurance opinion on a forecast. Where a formal financial model or valuation opinion is required, the assignment can be coordinated with Valtech Valuation.
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