Business Valuation Calculator
Cited Band
2.5x to 3.5x SDE (single center)
Source: Care-services valuation benchmarks (broker roundups)
Implied Range
$1,250,000 to $1,750,000
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Valuation by Industry
Every Band, Cited
HVAC
2x to 3.3x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell HVAC benchmarks (sold listings, 2021 to 2025 quartiles)
Plumbing
1.66x to 3.15x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, plumbing sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Managed Service Providers
2.20x to 3.87x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, IT and software services sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Landscaping
1.7x to 3x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell landscaping and yard service benchmarks (sold listings, 2021 to 2025 quartiles)
Electrical Contracting
1.96x to 3.15x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, electrical and mechanical contractor sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Accounting & Tax Practices
1.61x-2.66x SDE, 0.92x-1.17x revenue (sold)
Source: BizBuySell, accounting and tax practice sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Pest Control
1.69x to 3x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell pest control benchmarks (sold listings)
Commercial Cleaning
1.57x to 2.66x SDE (cleaning class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell cleaning and janitorial benchmarks (sold listings)
Home Care (Non-Medical)
2.22x to 3.63x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell home health care benchmarks (sold listings)
Laundromats
2.72x to 4.5x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell laundromat and coin laundry benchmarks (sold listings)
Car Washes
3.2x to 6.7x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell car wash benchmarks (sold listings)
Restoration
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell building and construction benchmarks (sold listings, sector level)
Med Spas
3x to 6x EBITDA (under ~$4M revenue)
Source: American Med Spa Association, 2025 M&A review
Childcare Centers
1.9x to 4x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell day care and child care benchmarks (sold listings, 2021 to 2025 quartiles)
Gyms & Fitness Studios
1.72x to 3x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell gym and fitness center benchmarks (sold listings)
Dental Practices
0.84x collections, sold-listing avg
Source: BizBuySell dental practice benchmarks (sold listings)
Insurance Agencies
1.52x revenue, sold-listing avg
Source: BizBuySell insurance agency benchmarks (sold listings)
Veterinary Practices
2.3x to 2.9x SDE ($200K to $500K SDE tier)
Source: First Page Sage, veterinary practice multiples report (2025)
Self-Storage
3.41x avg earnings, sold listings, storage and warehouse
Source: BizBuySell storage and warehouse benchmarks (sold listings)
E-Commerce Brands
2.63x to 3.99x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell websites and ecommerce benchmarks (sold listings)
SaaS (Founder-Run)
2.38x to 4x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, software and SaaS sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Moving Companies
1.8x to 3.11x SDE (sold quartiles, moving and shipping)
Source: BizBuySell moving and shipping benchmarks (sold listings)
Roofing
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell building and construction benchmarks (sold listings, sector level)
Restaurants
1.34x to 2.53x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell restaurant benchmarks (sold listings)
Liquor Stores
2.2x to 4x SDE (sold quartiles, license included)
Source: BizBuySell liquor store benchmarks (sold listings)
Property Management
2.7x avg earnings, sold listings
Source: BizBuySell property management benchmarks (sold listings)
Pool Service Routes
10x to 12x monthly recurring billing, up to about 14x
Source: National Pool Route Sales, route pricing FAQ
Auto Repair
1.70x to 3.26x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell auto repair and service benchmarks (sold listings)
Auto Body & Collision
1.70x to 3.26x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, auto service and repair sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Tire & Service
1.70x to 3.26x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, auto service and repair sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Dog Grooming
1.4x to 2.5x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell pet grooming benchmarks (sold listings)
Franchise Resales (Main Street)
2.0x to 3.1x SDE by deal size
Source: IBBA / M&A Source Market Pulse, Q4 2025 highlights
Funeral Homes
3.06x to 5.06x SDE (sold quartiles, often with property)
Source: BizBuySell funeral home benchmarks (sold listings)
Pharmacies
1.69x to 3.75x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell pharmacy benchmarks (sold listings)
Pet Boarding & Daycare
2.02x to 3.74x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell dog daycare and boarding benchmarks (sold listings)
Painting Contractors
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, building and construction sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Fence Contractors
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, building and construction sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Sign Companies
1.95x to 2.94x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, sign manufacturing sold-listing quartiles (2021-2025)
Staffing Agencies
2.04x to 3.22x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell staffing agency benchmarks (sold listings)
Optometry Practices
2x to 3x SDE (trade press)
Source: Review of Optometric Business, what a practice is worth
Garage Door Services
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (construction class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, building and construction sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Security Guard Services
1.95x to 3.29x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell security services benchmarks (sold listings, sector blend)
Paving & Asphalt
1.81x to 3.13x SDE (construction class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, building and construction sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Window Cleaning
1.57x to 2.66x SDE (cleaning class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell cleaning and janitorial benchmarks (sold quartiles, sector blend)
Septic Pumping & Service
2.14x to 3.88x SDE (waste class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, waste management sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Towing & Recovery
2.06x to 3.87x SDE (sold quartiles, fleet-heavy)
Source: BizBuySell towing benchmarks (sold listings)
Assisted Living & Residential Care
2.42x to 5.87x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, assisted living and nursing home sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Vending Machine Routes
1.8x to 2.62x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell vending machine business benchmarks (sold listings)
Tree Service & Arboriculture
2x to 4x SDE, owner-operated (trade association)
Source: Tree Care Industry Magazine, what a tree care business is worth
Junk Removal & Hauling
2.14x to 3.88x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell waste management and recycling benchmarks (sold listings)
Fire Protection & Life Safety
1.95x to 3.29x SDE (security class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, security sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Physical Therapy Practices
1.46x to 2.94x SDE (medical practice, sold)
Source: Medical practice valuation benchmarks, sold listings (BizBuySell)
Convenience Stores & Gas Stations
1.32x to 2.77x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell convenience store benchmarks (sold listings)
Urgent Care Centers
1.46x to 2.94x SDE (medical practice, sold)
Source: Medical practice valuation benchmarks, sold listings (BizBuySell)
Coffee Shops & Cafes
1.5x to 2.55x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell coffee shop and cafe benchmarks (sold listings)
Bakeries
1.61x to 2.84x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell bakery benchmarks (sold listings, 2021-2025)
Hair Salons
1.25x to 2.34x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell hair salon and barbershop benchmarks (sold listings)
Barbershops
1.25x to 2.34x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell hair salon and barbershop benchmarks (sold listings)
Dry Cleaners
1.42x to 2.55x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell dry cleaner benchmarks (sold listings)
Flower Shops
1.37x to 2.48x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell flower shop benchmarks (sold listings)
Hotels (limited and select service)
11.6x going-in EBITDA, 8% cap (REIT buys)
Source: Apple Hospitality REIT, acquisition and disposition summary (2023-2026)
Motels (independent)
5.95x avg earnings (sold motels)
Source: BizBuySell, hotel and motel sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
RV Parks & Campgrounds
3.07x avg earnings (sold parks)
Source: BizBuySell, travel and campground sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Marinas
8x to 14x EBITDA
Source: Marina brokerage guidance (DealStream); no transaction publisher prints one
Bed & Breakfasts
4.74x avg owner's earnings, property-inclusive
Source: Bed and breakfast valuation benchmarks (BizBuySell)
Mobile Home Parks
5.5% to 6.5% cap rate (lender borrowing base)
Source: UMH Properties, 8-K on the borrowing-base capitalization rate (2026)
Adult Day Care
2.5x to 3.5x SDE (single center)
Source: Care-services valuation benchmarks (broker roundups)
Tutoring Centers
1.56x to 2.94x SDE (sold-schools class)
Source: Sold-schools valuation benchmarks (BizBuySell class data)
Music Schools
1.56x to 2.94x SDE (sold-schools class)
Source: Sold-schools valuation benchmarks (BizBuySell class data)
Driving Schools
1.56x to 2.94x SDE (sold-schools class)
Source: Sold-schools valuation benchmarks (BizBuySell class data)
Swim Schools
1.56x to 2.94x SDE (sold-schools class)
Source: Sold-schools valuation benchmarks (BizBuySell class data)
Martial Arts Studios
2x to 3x SDE (nearest published classes)
Source: BizBuySell, gym and fitness sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)
Handyman Services
1.75x to 3.13x SDE (service class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell service business benchmarks (sold listings, sector level)
Appliance Repair
2x to 3.5x SDE
Source: Home-service valuation guidance (HedgeStone); no sold series names the trade
Locksmith Services
1.56x to 2.68x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell locksmith benchmarks (sold listings)
Pressure Washing
1.57x to 2.66x SDE (cleaning class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell cleaning and janitorial benchmarks (sold listings)
Carpet Cleaning
1.57x to 2.66x SDE (cleaning class sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell cleaning and janitorial benchmarks (sold quartiles, sector blend)
Auto Glass
1.70x to 3.26x SDE (sold quartiles)
Source: BizBuySell, auto service and repair sold-listing benchmarks (2021-2025)