Business Valuation via EBITDA Multiple Calculator

"Estimate your company's fair market value using EBITDA and industry-standard valuation multiples."

A company's EBITDA multiple is one of the most common methods used to determine its market value. This tool helps you estimate your business's valuation range based on your EBITDA and an industry multiple. Perfect for small business owners, investors, and valuation consultants seeking a quick, data-backed valuation approach.

EBITDA Valuation Calculator
Enter your financial data to calculate business valuation

Company's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization

Typical EBITDA multiple for your sector

Business debt (optional)

Current cash reserves

EBITDA: $250,000Multiple: 5.5xNet Debt: $75,000
Est. EV: $1,375,000
Key Metrics
EBITDA$250,000
Multiple5.5x
Net Debt$75,000
Industry Multiples
Technology6.0x - 8.0x
Manufacturing4.0x - 6.0x
Retail3.0x - 5.0x
Services4.5x - 6.5x
Healthcare5.5x - 7.5x

Understanding EBITDA Valuation

Learn the fundamentals of business valuation using EBITDA multiples and make informed decisions about your company's worth.

What Is EBITDA?
Understanding the core profitability metric

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) measures a company's core profitability before non-operating expenses. It provides a clearer view of operational performance by excluding:

  • Interest: Financing costs that vary by capital structure
  • Taxes: Tax rates that differ by jurisdiction
  • Depreciation: Non-cash accounting charges
  • Amortization: Intangible asset write-offs

Why it matters: EBITDA allows for apples-to-apples comparisons between companies with different tax situations, capital structures, and accounting practices.

How EBITDA Multiples Work
The valuation multiplier explained

The EBITDA multiple represents how many times a buyer is willing to pay for a company's EBITDA. For example, a 5x multiple means the business is valued at 5 times its EBITDA.

Factors Influencing Multiples:

  • • Industry growth prospects
  • • Company size and scale
  • • Market position and competitive advantages
  • • Customer concentration and recurring revenue
  • • Management team quality
  • • Economic conditions

Typical Range: Most established businesses trade between 3x-8x EBITDA, with high-growth tech companies often achieving 8x-15x+ multiples.

Formula Overview
The mathematics behind EBITDA valuation

Enterprise Value (EV)

EV = EBITDA × Multiple

Enterprise Value represents the total value of the business, including both debt and equity.

Equity Value

Equity Value = EV - Debt + Cash

Equity Value represents what shareholders actually receive after debt is paid and cash is added.

Example Calculation

EBITDA:$250,000
Multiple:5x
Enterprise Value:$1,250,000
Less: Debt:-$100,000
Plus: Cash:+$25,000
Equity Value:$1,175,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EBITDA valuation

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