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What Is My Business Worth?

Industry-specific SMB valuation. Pick your category, enter revenue and EBITDA, and see what buyers actually pay in 2026 — pulled from BizBuySell, IBBA Market Pulse, and DealStats data across 55 sub-categories.

55 industries coveredSDE · EBITDA · RevenuePremium / discount driversBuyer pool + timeline

Lookup my business multiple

Pick your industry and enter revenue + EBITDA / SDE. We'll triangulate three valuation methods and show what buyers typically pay for businesses like yours.

Browse industries — 55 sub-categories

Each industry has its own valuation page with multiples, premium drivers, buyer profile, and timeline data. Click any sub-category for the full breakdown.

Professional Services · 5

Accounting Firm
2.4× SDE · 4.2× EBITDA · 1.1× Rev
Consulting Agency
2.8× SDE · 4.5× EBITDA · 0.9× Rev
Marketing Agency
2.2× SDE · 3.8× EBITDA · 0.8× Rev
IT Services / MSP
3.2× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 1.3× Rev
Legal Practice
2.6× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 1× Rev

SaaS / Technology · 5

B2B SaaS (Early Stage)
3× SDE · 6× EBITDA · 2× Rev
B2B SaaS
4.5× SDE · 8× EBITDA · 3.2× Rev
B2B SaaS (Scaled)
6× SDE · 12× EBITDA · 5× Rev
E-Commerce Platform / DTC Brand
3× SDE · 5.5× EBITDA · 1.5× Rev
IT Staffing / Dev Agency
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.7× Rev

Healthcare · 4

Dental Practice
2× SDE · 4.5× EBITDA · 0.8× Rev
Home Health Agency
3× SDE · 5.5× EBITDA · 1.2× Rev
Medical Practice
2.2× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.9× Rev
Pharmacy
3.5× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 0.4× Rev

Manufacturing · 4

CNC / Precision Machining
3.5× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 0.7× Rev
Food / Beverage Manufacturing
3× SDE · 5.5× EBITDA · 0.8× Rev
Custom Fabrication
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.6× Rev
Industrial Supplies / Distribution
3.8× SDE · 5.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev

Construction · 4

General Contractor
2× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.3× Rev
Specialty Trade (HVAC / Plumbing / Electrical)
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Landscaping / Lawn Care
2× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Roofing
2.2× SDE · 3.8× EBITDA · 0.4× Rev

Retail · 4

Franchise Restaurant
2.5× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Independent Restaurant
1.8× SDE · 2.8× EBITDA · 0.35× Rev
Specialty Retail
2× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Convenience Store / Gas Station
2.5× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.15× Rev

Real Estate · 2

Property Management
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 1× Rev
Real Estate Brokerage
1.8× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.6× Rev

Transportation · 3

Trucking / Freight
3× SDE · 4.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Last-Mile Delivery
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.6× Rev
Moving Company
2× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.4× Rev

Education · 3

Tutoring / Test Prep
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 1× Rev
Online Course Platform
3.5× SDE · 5.5× EBITDA · 2× Rev
Childcare / Daycare
2.8× SDE · 4.5× EBITDA · 0.8× Rev

Finance & Insurance · 3

Insurance Agency
2.8× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 1.5× Rev
Wealth Management / RIA
3.5× SDE · 7× EBITDA · 2.5× Rev
Mortgage Broker
1.5× SDE · 2.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev

Hospitality · 3

Hotel / Motel
4× SDE · 7× EBITDA · 1.5× Rev
Bar / Nightclub
2× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Catering
2× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.4× Rev

Automotive · 3

Auto Repair / Body Shop
2.5× SDE · 3.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Car Wash
3.5× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 1.5× Rev
Used Car Dealer
2× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.15× Rev

Cleaning & Maintenance · 2

Commercial Cleaning
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.7× Rev
Pest Control
3× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 1× Rev

Media & Entertainment · 2

Digital Media / Content
3× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 1.5× Rev
Events / Wedding Planning
1.5× SDE · 2.5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev

Agriculture · 2

Farm / Ranch
3× SDE · 5× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Nursery / Garden Center
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.6× Rev

Energy & Utilities · 2

Solar Installation
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.6× Rev
Electrical Contractor
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev

Other · 4

Staffing Agency
2.5× SDE · 4× EBITDA · 0.4× Rev
Print / Sign Shop
2× SDE · 3× EBITDA · 0.5× Rev
Self-Storage Facility
4× SDE · 8× EBITDA · 2× Rev
Laundromat
3× SDE · 4.5× EBITDA · 1.2× Rev

How SMB valuations work

Small business valuations triangulate three methods: SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings), EBITDA, and Revenue multiples. Different methods carry different weight depending on how mature, profitable, and recurring the business is.

SDE multiples

For owner-operated SMBs (under ~$3M of operating profit), SDE is the dominant method. SDE includes the owner's salary, perks, and one-time add-backs. Most SMBs trade between 2× and 4× SDE. Service businesses with strong recurring revenue push to the high end, while project-based or owner-as-rainmaker shops trade lower.

EBITDA multiples

When the business is run by separated management (CEO + COO + GMs), buyers shift to EBITDA. Standard SMB EBITDA multiples sit between 3.5× and 6× for service businesses, 4× to 8× for SaaS, and as high as 8-12× for category-leading software, specialty pharmacy, or self-storage assets.

Revenue multiples

Revenue multiples dominate for SaaS (typically 2-5× ARR), e-commerce / DTC brands (1-2× revenue), and capital-light agencies. They're also a quick sanity check on EBITDA-based valuations — if the implied revenue multiple is wildly above your industry's typical range, the deal is unlikely to close at that price.

What pushes you to the high end

  • Recurring revenue (subscription, retainer, MRR, multi-year contracts)
  • Low customer concentration (no customer above 15% of revenue)
  • Documented processes that survive owner exit
  • Senior team that stays through earnout
  • Modern tech stack and clean financials
  • Specialty / niche positioning with pricing power

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