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Introduction to Forecast and Forecast Plus

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Forecast is Valutico’s advanced business planning engine, enhancing the forecasting step of the valuation process. It introduces additional financial metrics, automated cash flow calculations, and clear separation between financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.

Forecast Plus builds upon this foundation with a sophisticated forecasting and modeling framework. It leverages historical financials and user assumptions alongside benchmarking data to create automated, accurate business plan projections for both private and public companies.

Key Features of Forecast and Forecast Plus

Automated Business Plan Projections

Forecast Plus generates detailed forecasts across core financial statements and schedules, including:

  • Income Statement

  • Cash Flow Statement

  • Balance Sheet

  • Fixed Asset Schedule

  • Equity Schedule

  • Debt Schedule

  • Cash & Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) Schedule

Forecast financials are generated based on a combination of:

  • Historical financials

  • Industry benchmarks

  • Custom user assumptions

Forecasting Templates

Forecast supports five forecasting templates to accommodate varying complexity and use cases:

Template

Availability

P&L Plan

All users

Basic Plan

All users

Advanced Plan

Forecast Plus users

Cost by Function Plan

Forecast Plus users

Cost by Type Plan

Forecast Plus users

Templates can be selected based on reporting needs, internal requirements, or regulatory frameworks.

Users can create multiple forecasting scenarios by clicking the name of the active scenario (e.g., "Advanced Plan") and selecting "New scenario" from the dropdown menu.

Time Frame Customisation

  • Click the “Time Frame” button to adjust the forecasting horizon.

  • Minimum: 1 year historical, 3 years projected

  • Maximum: 5 years historical, 10 years projected (excluding terminal year)


Forecasting Methods

Forecast provides three core forecasting techniques:

  • Keep Constant: Maintains consistent margins, growth rates, or ratios across the forecast period.

  • Interpolation: Dynamically fills in values between defined points to simulate gradual change.

  • Benchmarking: Aligns forecasts with market or peer performance for realistic output.

Instant Results & Validation

Forecast module delivers real-time forecasts based on key input drivers. The platform includes an extended validation screen to review forecast logic, spot anomalies, and make corrections on the fly.

Forecast also calculates essential performance indicators to support financial health analysis.

Benchmarking Capabilities

Forecast module allows comparison of forecasts against multiple benchmark sources:

  • Industry: Use benchmarks based on your selected industry

  • Industry by Country: Narrow focus to local market expectations

  • Peer Group: Compare against selected public companies with analyst forecasts

  • Swarm Intelligence (Coming Soon): Benchmark against aggregated forecasts from other Valutico users

Excel Integration

Forecast offers full Excel interoperability:

  • Export: Download your entire financial model and forecasted data

  • Import: Modify offline and re-upload using our provided Excel template

Reporting Tools

With a single click, generate comprehensive valuation reports summarizing all inputs and forecasts.

  • Includes key performance metrics and assumptions

  • A standalone credit report focused on creditworthiness indicators will be available soon

Platform Integration

Forecast is fully integrated with Valutico’s valuation methods:

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF WACC)

  • Trading Multiples

  • Transaction Multiples

  • Leveraged Buyout (LBO)

This integration ensures consistent use of forecast data across valuation workflows.

API Access

For enhanced flexibility, Forecast offers API access. This enables integration with external ERP systems or internal tools for custom workflows and automation.

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