This would be multiplied by a multiplier. For ease of the example, suppose that the multiple in this case is 20 times the annual TCF – that equates to a tower valuation of $400,000 or 20 (multiplier) times the TCF of $20,000. In other words, this particular tower is worth $400,000.
Simple so far – right? You should likely be asking yourself how the multiple of cash flow is therefore determined. This is where things get complicated. The multiplier is determined by examining a number of factors.
INCOME | |
Tenants | Annually |
Tenant 1 | $20,000 |
Tenant 2 | $20,000 |
GROSS INCOME | $40,000 |
EXPENSES | |
Insurance | $1,000 |
Maintenance | $2,000 |
Utilities | $1,000 |
Property Tax | $1,000 |
Land Lease | $15,000 |
EXPENSES | $20,000 |
TOWER CASH FLOW | |
INCOME – EXPENSES | $20,000 |
TOWER VALUATION | |
Multiplier | 20 |
TCF | $20,000 |
TCF Times Multiplier: | $400,000 |
What are the coverage objectives of the tower? Is the tower primarily in a rural/suburban/urban area?
If you are interested in learning more about what buyers in 2019 look for when purchasing towers – see this list put out by SteelTree Partners LLC on their blog.
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