Business Valuation Calculator
Estimate business value using revenue multiples, EBITDA multiples, and asset-based methods.
About This Calculator
Estimate business value using revenue multiples, EBITDA multiples, and asset-based methods. Use the calculator above for instant results.
Worked Examples
- Revenue multiple (4-8x): $4M-$8M
- EBITDA multiple (10-20x): $2M-$4M | Combined: $3M-$6M
Answer: $3M-$6M estimated
- Revenue (1-2x): $500K-$1M | EBITDA (5-8x): $500K-$800K
Answer: $500K-$900K
- Revenue (0.5-1.5x): $1M-$3M | EBITDA (4-7x): $1.2M-$2.1M
Answer: $1.1M-$2.6M
Who Uses This Calculator?
Understand what your business might be worth.
Evaluate acquisition targets.
Assess collateral value.
Screen investment opportunities.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Multiples are just starting points
Actual valuation depends on growth rate, market conditions, customer concentration, recurring revenue, and deal specifics.
❌ Revenue multiple only for high-growth
Revenue multiples (vs EBITDA) are used for high-growth companies. Profitable businesses are more commonly valued on EBITDA.
Frequently Asked Questions
SaaS valuation multiples?
Historically 5-15x ARR for high-growth. Post-2022 correction: 3-8x ARR. Profitable, growing SaaS with NRR > 120% commands premium.
How are businesses sold?
Through business brokers (small businesses), M&A advisors (mid-market), or investment banks (large). Brokers typically charge 10% of sale price.
EBITDA vs earnings?
EBITDA: earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization. Removes financing and accounting differences for comparison.