Valuation Guides

Industry-specific business valuation. Read the guide for yours.

Eighteen in-depth guides on what business buyers actually pay — by industry. Each covers the methodology, the multiples buyers anchor to, the value drivers that move the number up, and the factors that pull it down. For owners preparing to sell, advisors supporting clients, or anyone trying to understand what their business is worth.

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The fundamentals.

General
What Is My Business Worth? The Complete Owner's Guide
DCF, market multiples, asset-based — the three valuation methods every buyer uses, what they tell you, and when each one matters most.
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Partnership & Fractional Interest Valuation

For equity partners, advisors, and anyone valuing a slice of a business.

Fractional Interest
How to Value a Fractional Business Interest
Why a 33% interest isn't worth one-third — minority discounts, marketability, guaranteed payments, and the math that makes partnership valuations accurate.
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Law Firm · Partnership
What Is My Law Firm Partnership Worth?
Revenue and SDE multiples, guaranteed payments add-backs, minority discounts, and the value drivers that move equity-partner interest valuations.
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Dental · Partnership
Valuing a Dental Practice Partnership
How DSOs value dental practice partnership interests — EBITDA multiples, guaranteed payments, rollover equity, and what to know before negotiating.
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Accounting · Retirement
Retiring from an Accounting Partnership: Know Your Number
Revenue and SDE multiples, buy-sell agreement traps, and the 7-10 year retirement planning timeline for CPA equity partners.
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Healthcare & Professional Practices

Practices, partnerships, and PE consolidators.

Dental
How Much Is My Dental Practice Worth?
Revenue multiples, EBITDA benchmarks, and what DSOs vs private buyers actually pay for dental practices in 2026.
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Medical
How Much Is My Medical Practice Worth?
Revenue multiples, EBITDA benchmarks, specialty adjustments, and what PE groups pay for primary care and specialty practices.
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Veterinary
How Much Is My Veterinary Practice Worth?
Revenue multiples, PE acquisition benchmarks, and the key factors that drive vet practice valuations up or down.
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Law Firm
How Much Is My Law Firm Worth?
Revenue multiples, practice-area adjustments, key-person risk, and the factors that determine law firm valuations for retirement, succession, and buyout planning.
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Accounting / CPA
How Much Is My Accounting Firm Worth?
Revenue multiples, recurring revenue premiums, PE consolidation context, and the factors that drive accounting firm valuations.
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Trades & Home Services

Tools, technicians, and recurring service contracts.

HVAC
How Much Is My HVAC Business Worth?
Revenue multiples, maintenance agreement value, PE acquisition interest, and the factors that move HVAC business valuations most.
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Plumbing
How Much Is My Plumbing Business Worth?
SDE multiples, valuation methods, and how recurring service contracts affect your sale price.
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Construction
How Much Is My Construction Company Worth?
SDE multiples, backlog valuation, bonding capacity, and what buyers pay for construction businesses.
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Auto Repair
How Much Is My Auto Repair Shop Worth?
SDE multiples (1.5–3×), equipment impact, fleet accounts, technician retention, and ASE certifications. Most shops sell for $200K–$600K.
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Service Businesses

Recurring revenue, route density, and licensed staff.

Landscaping
How Much Is My Landscaping Business Worth?
SDE multiples (1.5–3×), recurring maintenance contracts, equipment fleet value, route density impact. Most sell for $100K–$500K.
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Dry Cleaning
How Much Is My Dry Cleaning Business Worth?
SDE multiples (1.5–2.5×), equipment impact, route vs storefront valuations. Most sell for $150K–$350K.
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Beauty Salon
How Much Is My Beauty Salon Worth?
SDE multiples (1–4×), stylist retention impact, membership revenue premium, product retail value. Most sell for $50K–$400K.
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Childcare
How Much Is My Childcare or Daycare Business Worth?
SDE multiples, licensing impact, enrollment capacity, and what buyers pay for childcare centers in 2026.
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Retail, Food & Hospitality

Lease terms, foot traffic, and inventory turn.

Restaurant
How Much Is My Restaurant Worth?
SDE multiples, lease valuations, revenue benchmarks. Most restaurants sell for 1.5–3× SDE.
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Retail
How Much Is My Retail Store Worth?
SDE multiples, valuation methods, and how to maximize value before selling your retail business.
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Convenience Store
How Much Is My Convenience Store Worth?
SDE multiples, fuel vs inside sales valuation, and what buyers pay for c-stores in 2026.
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Franchise
How Much Is My Franchise Business Worth?
Franchise resale multiples, franchisor approval requirements, and how to maximize value before selling.
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