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The ratio of price to earnings (SDE or EBITDA) used to talk about valuation — 'asking 3.2× SDE.'

Why it matters

Only comparable when the earnings measure and what's included match; asking multiples are opening positions, not comps.

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Related terms

SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings)
EBITDA
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CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum)

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