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Term Definition Direct Capitalization - the capitalization method used to convert an estimate of a single year’s expected income (or any annual average of several years’ income) into an indication of value.
Application in Divorce This calculation is made by either dividing the income estimated by an appropriate rate or by multiplying the income estimate by an appropriate factor.

In divorce actions, direct capitalization calculations often are made in determining the value of a family business.