How accurate is this business valuation calculator?

This calculator provides a ballpark estimate based on industry-standard SDE multiples. Actual valuations depend on many additional factors including growth trends, customer concentration, lease terms, and equipment condition. Use this as a starting point, not a definitive appraisal.

What affects my business valuation multiple?

Key factors include: years in business (longevity premium), number of employees, revenue trends, customer diversification, owner dependency, recurring vs one-time revenue, and industry conditions.

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Valuation FAQs

What is SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings)?

SDE stands for Seller's Discretionary Earnings — your net profit plus the owner's salary and any personal expenses run through the business. It represents the true economic benefit to a working owner. Most small businesses under $5M in revenue are valued as a multiple of SDE.

How accurate is this calculator?

This gives you a solid ballpark based on industry-standard multiples. Actual valuations depend on many factors: growth trends, customer concentration, lease terms, equipment condition, and how owner-dependent the business is. Use this as a starting point, not a definitive number.

What factors increase my valuation multiple?

Longevity (10+ years in business), strong team (10+ employees), recurring revenue, documented processes, multiple locations, and low customer concentration all push your multiple higher. Owner dependency and declining revenue pull it down.

Should I include my own salary in the profit number?

For this calculator, enter your net income after paying yourself. If you took no salary and the business cash-flowed $200k, enter $200k. If you took a $100k salary and net profit was $100k, your SDE is approximately $200k — you may want to add those back.

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