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Business Valuation Calculator

Estimate a small business's value by applying an industry earnings multiple to its annual net income.

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About the Business Valuation Calculator

The earnings multiple (or SDE multiple) method is one of the most common ways to estimate a small business's value, buyers typically pay a multiple of the business's annual profit, reflecting its risk, growth and industry.

Formula: Business Value = Annual Net Income (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) × Earnings Multiple

Multiples vary widely by industry and size, typically ranging from 2x to 5x for small owner-operated businesses and higher for larger, more scalable companies.

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