Value a business
What is the business worth, and can a buyer finance it?
Get a free value range in a minute, compare it with industry benchmarks, or ask an advisor for a full review. Every estimate also shows how much of the price a buyer's lender could cover.
Ways to value a business
Industry benchmarks
Typical multiples and deal sizes from BizyFi's research on industries popular with acquirers.
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Small businesses usually sell for a multiple of their cash flow. Pick the closest industry (or set your own range) and enter the cash flow.
Industry benchmarks
Typical ranges from BizyFi's research on industries that attract acquirers. Ranges vary with size: larger, less owner-dependent businesses sell at the top of the range or above.
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Common questions
SDE or EBITDA: which should I use?
Owner-operated businesses are usually priced on SDE, which adds back the owner's pay. Larger businesses with a management team are usually priced on EBITDA, after paying market salaries. Use the measure that matches your industry's multiple.
Why show how much a lender could cover?
Most buyers finance the purchase. If the price is far above what the cash flow can repay, buyers need more cash, a larger seller note or a lower price, and the sale takes longer.
How do I get a formal valuation?
For a sale, an SBA loan, an estate or a partner dispute, use a credentialed business appraiser. Our advisors can tell you what the buyer's lender will expect.