HealthCare Appraisers' 2018 ASC Valuation Survey provided insight into the ASC market and surgery center characteristics.
Fifteen respondents representing over 700 surgery centers in the U.S. responded to HealthCare Appraisers' survey.
Respondents shared input on valuation and earnings growth:
Premiums paid for ASCs with certificates of need:
1. No premium: 14 percent
2. Less than .25 multiple: 0 percent
3. .26 to .50 multiple: 36 percent
4. .51 to .75 multiple: 29 percent
5. .76 to 1 multiple: 21 percent
Earnings growth expected in first several years post-acquisition
6. Zero to 3 percent per year: 13 percent
7. 3.1 to 6 percent per year: 33 percent
8. 6.1 to 9 percent per year: 33 percent
9. 9.1 to 12 percent per year: 7 percent
10. More than 12 percent per year: 13 percent