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. | |
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] . | |
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. |