Business Value Calculator

How Much Would a Private Equity Firm Pay for Your Business?

Private equity firms are the most active buyers of the lower middle market. Enter your financials to estimate a realistic offer. Our team is happy to help.

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Revenue & Growth Assumptions

Top-line performance & growth

Industry
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Prior Fiscal Year Revenue (Actual)
$M
Current Year Revenue (Estimated)
$M
Annual Growth RateAverage over the next 5 years
%
Projected Year 5 RevenueIf not realistic, adjust annual growth rate
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EBITDA (As Reported)

Calculate EBITDA from your income statement

Last Full Fiscal Year Net Income Net income excluding interest, non-operating income, and non-operating expenses.
$M
+ Taxes
$M
+ Depreciation & Amortization
$M
Unadjusted EBITDALast Full Fiscal Year
Unadjusted EBITDA MarginUnadjusted EBITDA / Revenue
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Capital Expenditures

Annual investment to maintain & grow the business

What is CapEx?
Investments in long-term assets such as equipment, vehicles, technology, buildings, and real estate.
Average Annual CapEx - next 5 yearsApplied uniformly across Year 1 - Year 5
$M

Last Full Fiscal Year Adjusted EBITDA

Normalizations applied to Unadjusted EBITDA

Unadjusted EBITDALast Full Fiscal Year
+ Positive Adjustments
+ Excess Owner Salary If you pay yourself above market - enter the positive difference between your salary and reasonable market salary
$M
+ Personal Expenses Personal auto, travel, phone, country club dues, family payroll (family members who receive salary but don't work)
$M
+ Non-Recurring Expenses One-time costs that won't repeat: lawsuits, severance, COVID costs, etc.
$M
+ Excess Rent Amount paid above market rent (lease from a related party at above-market rate)
$M
+ Other Normalizations Charitable contributions, inventory write-offs, etc.
$M
− Negative Adjustments
− Deficit Owner Salary If you pay yourself below market - enter the positive difference between reasonable market salary and your salary
$M
− Deficit Rent Amount paid below market rent (below-market lease that a buyer would need to replace)
$M
− Non-Recurring Income Revenue that occurred under unique circumstances and is not expected to repeat in the future
$M
Total Adjustments
Adjusted EBITDALast Full Fiscal Year
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA / Revenue
Note: The financial projections below are automatically generated based on the assumptions you entered above, including revenue growth, EBITDA adjustments, depreciation & amortization, taxes, and capital expenditures. If the results don't align with your expectations, simply update your assumptions and the model will recalculate automatically.
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Five-Year Financial Forecast

Integrated Income Statement, Cash Flow & Debt Schedule

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Estimated Private Equity Valuation

The valuation range is based on the return requirements typically targeted by lower middle-market private equity investors.

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Base Case Valuation
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