How much is my business worth?
The short answer: your business is worth a multiple of its normalised earnings, adjusted for how ready it is to run without you. Here's how to estimate it — and what changes the number.
Start with your earnings
Work out your normalised EBITDA — profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, with owner add-backs and one-off costs adjusted out. That's the number buyers value.
Apply an industry multiple
Multiply by a typical multiple for your industry and size — often 2–4× for small service businesses, higher for SaaS and healthcare. Our free calculator gives you an indicative range in seconds.
Adjust for risk and readiness
Owner-dependence, customer concentration and messy books pull the number down. Predictable recurring revenue and clean documentation push it up. This is where preparation turns into real money.
FAQ
How much is my business worth?
Roughly, your normalised EBITDA multiplied by a typical multiple for your industry — often 2–8× depending on sector, growth and how well the business runs without you. A professional valuation refines this into a defensible range.
Can I estimate my business value for free?
Yes — our free business valuation calculator gives you an indicative range from your revenue, margin and industry in seconds.
Want this done for you?
Our Business Valuation service turns this into a defensible result.