| Dimension |
Method name |
Calculation expression |
Scope of application |
| Based on asset perspective |
The Interbrand method |
Brand value = future earnings of brand × brand strength |
Be used in any product category or brand, especially in such market behaviors as brand acquisitions, mergers or leasing [20] . However, when the range of product’s brand radiation is narrow, it does not work. |
| The Financial World method |
Brand value = brand net profit × brand strength |
Be used in any product category or brand, especially in such market behaviors as brand acquisitions, mergers or leasing [20] . However, when the range of product’s brand radiation is narrow, it does not work. |
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| Based on customer perspective |
The premium method |
Brand value = the premium× sales/average profit margin |
More suitable for products that the customer is relatively familiar with. |
| The loyalty factor method |
Brand value = theoretical target customer base × loyalty factor × cycle purchases × (unit product price − unit unbranded product price) × numbers of cycle within the time limit |
For products frequently purchased, but not for consumer durables with a long period to repeat shopping [15] . |
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| Based on a comprehensive perspective |
The ten elements model of brand equity |
Brand value = (price advantage + satisfaction/ loyalty) + (perceived quality + leading brand/ popularity) + (perceived value + brand personality + organization association) + brand awareness + (market prices and distribution channels + market share) |
Not only for researches of continuity, but also for customised research; for a specific industry, appropriate adjustments are made for indicators to better adapt to the characteristics of the industry [20] . |
| The CBBE model |
Brand value = brand significance + (brand performance + brand image) + (brand evaluation + brand feeling) + brand resonance |
More suitable for products that the customer is relatively familiar with. |