Industries

Cogent has performed hundreds of valuations across the full spectrum of industrial and manufacturing companies. Our clients include manufacturers of heavy equipment, aerospace and defense components, rockets, satellites, medical devices, computer hardware and accessories, electronics, furniture, building materials, chemicals, and consumer goods. We have extensive experience valuing companies at every point in the supply chain, from raw material processors and contract manufacturers to distributors and OEM suppliers.

Cogent has performed hundreds of valuations of healthcare and life sciences companies.  We have deep experience in valuing health-care related technology companies and life sciences companies in every stage of development and clinical trial.  We have also valued many health care providers, including hospitals, clinics, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home health care, and benefits administrators.  

Cogent has performed hundreds of valuations of business and professional services firms. Our clients include accounting, legal, engineering, consulting, staffing, and outsourcing companies, as well as marketing and advertising agencies, human resources firms, and IT services providers. Professional services firms present unique valuation challenges given their reliance on key personnel and client relationships, and we have extensive experience analyzing the goodwill and intangible assets that drive value in these businesses.

Cogent has valued companies across the full range of transportation and logistics sectors. Our clients include trucking and freight carriers, air cargo operators, third-party logistics providers, freight brokers, warehousing and fulfillment companies, and last-mile delivery services. We also have experience valuing maritime shipping companies, rail operators, and intermodal transportation businesses.

Cogent has performed hundreds of valuations of technology, software and digital infrastructure companies. Often requiring valuations at an early stage of development, these companies pose unique challenges due to complex capital structures and lack of meaningful earnings. 

Cogent has performed thousands of valuations of real estate companies.  These span every aspect of the real estate industry, including real estate holding companies (partnerships, LLCs, REITs), real estate developers, home builders, real estate and mortgage brokers, construction companies, and property management firms.  Property types encompass retail, commercial and industrial, office, self-storage, multi-family, SFR, hotels, and undeveloped land.  Cogent has particularly deep experience in valuing non-controlling interests in real estate entities for estate and gift tax purposes. 

Cogent has valued companies in every sector of the media, entertainment and gaming world.  We have valued film and television production companies, record labels, publishing companies, gaming companies, and online content creators.  In connection therewith, we have valued television, film, music and book publishing catalogs, often in connection with high profile estates.  In addition, we have valued professional sports franchises, casinos, movie theatres.  Finally, we have also valued service providers to the media and entertainment industry, including computer graphics and effects, and post-production companies.   

Cogent has performed hundreds of valuations in every category in the consumer space, including apparel, footwear, cosmetics, food and beverage, furniture, hardware, recreational products and sporting goods.  Our clients also touch every point in the distribution channel, from product and brand development, to manufacturing, distribution, and retail.  Retail clients include many restaurant chains, automotive dealerships and grocery chains.  

Cogent has worked with emerging leaders in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector, including companies developing advanced AI models, enterprise AI platforms, and AI-enabled software solutions. Our experience includes valuations for businesses applying artificial intelligence across automation, data analytics, content generation, workflow optimization, and industry-specific decision support. In connection with these engagements, we have evaluated the unique value drivers of AI companies, including proprietary technology, data assets, customer adoption, revenue scalability, intellectual property, competitive positioning, and the risks associated with fast-moving markets.