💼 Business Valuation Calculator
Calculate SDE/EBITDA and estimate probable sales price
Income Statement
Add-backs (SDE/EBITDA)
Valuation Settings
Typical range: 2.0x - 8.0x depending on industry
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Calculation Method
For small businesses - includes owner add-backs
For larger businesses - excludes owner items
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Valuation Multiple
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Disclaimer: The estimated sales price and industry multiples shown here are general benchmarks provided for illustrative purposes only. They are not appraisals and may not accurately reflect the fair market value of your specific business, which depends on many factors this calculator does not capture (customer concentration, growth trends, lease terms, industry conditions, and more). For an accurate, defensible estimate of value, please contact Richard Carruth for a professional Broker's Opinion of Value (BOV).
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Industry EBITDA Multiples Reference
Typical ranges for different industries. These are common benchmarks that can be adjusted based on specific factors like growth, profitability, and market conditions.
These ranges are general estimates only and not a substitute for a professional valuation. Contact Richard Carruth for a Broker's Opinion of Value (BOV) specific to your business.
| Industry | Typical Multiple Range | Notes |
| Technology / SaaS | 6.5x - 8.0x | High growth potential |
| Healthcare/Medical Practice | 5.5x - 7.0x | Stable, recurring revenue |
| Veterinary Practice | 5.0x - 6.5x | Strong consolidation demand |
| Dental Practice | 4.5x - 6.5x | Depends on patient base/location |
| Professional Services | 4.5x - 6.5x | Depends on client concentration |
| IT Services / MSP | 5.0x - 7.0x | Recurring contract revenue |
| Insurance Agency | 5.5x - 7.5x | Renewal book of business |
| Retail | 3.5x - 5.0x | Higher competition |
| E-commerce | 3.5x - 5.5x | Varies with channel diversity |
| Manufacturing | 4.0x - 6.0x | Asset-heavy |
| Distribution / Wholesale | 3.5x - 5.0x | Thin margins, volume-driven |
| Construction / Trades | 3.0x - 4.5x | Project-based |
| HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical | 3.5x - 5.0x | Strong demand, service contracts |
| Landscaping | 3.0x - 4.5x | Seasonal revenue |
| Cleaning / Janitorial Services | 2.5x - 4.0x | Contract-based, low barrier to entry |
| Auto Repair & Services | 2.5x - 4.0x | Location-dependent |
| Food & Beverage (Mfg/Distribution) | 3.5x - 5.0x | Margins vary |
| Restaurant / Bar | 2.0x - 3.0x | Thin margins, high turnover risk |
| Real Estate | 4.5x - 6.0x | Stable cash flows |
| Hospitality / Hotel | 4.0x - 6.0x | Capital intensive, occupancy-driven |
| Beauty, Salon & Spa | 2.0x - 3.5x | Personal-service dependent |
| Fitness / Gym | 3.0x - 4.5x | Membership/recurring revenue |
| Childcare & Education | 3.0x - 4.5x | Licensing & enrollment driven |
| Logistics & Transportation | 3.5x - 5.5x | Asset/fuel cost sensitive |
| Staffing Agency | 3.0x - 5.0x | Client/placement concentration risk |
| Security Services | 3.0x - 5.0x | Contract-based |
| Agriculture | 3.0x - 4.5x | Weather/commodity price sensitive |
| Media & Publishing | 3.5x - 5.5x | Audience/ad revenue dependent |
| Franchise (General) | 2.5x - 4.5x | Varies widely by brand & royalty terms |