RNC

MAY 18, 2025

Legal & Compliance: Important for issuing stock options, taxation, or regulatory filings. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method Forecasts upcoming cash inflows and adjusts them to their current value using a discounting method. Uses multiples like revenue, EBITDA, or users.

Discounted Cash Flow

Equidam

JUNE 10, 2025

Here are the common approaches and considerations: Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): The DCF method projects the company’s future cash flows and discounts them back to present value. Compliance and Local Expertise: While Equidam is a global platform, it recognizes local requirements.

Fair Market Value

GCF Value

JANUARY 20, 2025

For valuation purposes, private company transactions typically use two cash flow streams: Sellers Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA). A good rule of thumb is to use SDE for earnings up to $500,000 and EBITDA for everything at $500,000 and above.

Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Below, we discuss SDE , EBITDA, and REV multiples for a specialty contracting business. EBITDA Multiples for a Specialty Contracting Business EBITDA multiples indicate a specialty contracting business’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. With a prime location, contractors can maximize sales revenue.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) Multiple for a Medical Practice SDE multiples assess a medical practice’s cash flow by multiplying its seller’s discretionary earnings by the multiple. EBITDA Multiples for a Medical Practice The EBITDA multiple measures the return on investment a medical practice owner can expect to make.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Below, we highlight SDE, EBITDA, and REV multiples for an optometry clinic. EBITDA Multiples for an Optometry Clinic EBITDA multiples reflect an optometry clinic’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: Optometry clinics are responsible for the health and safety of their patients.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Below, we discuss the basics of SDE , EBITDA, and REV multiples for transportation and warehousing companies. EBITDA Multiples for a Transportation and Warehousing Company EBITDA multiples measure the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This can affect service capacity and overall efficiency.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

EBITDA Multiples for a Medical Spa EBITDA multiples reflect a company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The income approach evaluates the future cash flow potential of a medical spa and its risks. Regulatory Compliance: The medical spa industry is highly regulated for client safety.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

EBITDA Multiple for a Food Distributor The EBITDA multiple represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many safety regulations in the food distribution industry. The capitalization of cash flow method also considers the risks of a business.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for a Funeral Home EBITDA multiples reflect a funeral home’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: Funeral homes are subject to numerous state and federal regulations. They are the capitalization of cash flow method and the discounted cash flow method.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 20, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for a Bar and Nightclub The EBITDA multiple represents a bar and nightclub’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many regulations for selling alcohol. The discounted cash flow method involves projecting future earnings over a 3-5 year period.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 2, 2023

SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) Multiples for a Bookkeeping Business The SDE multiple measures a bookkeeping business’s cash flow by multiplying its SDE by the multiple. EBITDA Multiples for Bookkeeping Businesses The EBITDA multiple measures a bookkeeping business’s return on investment (ROI).

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 15, 2023

SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) Multiples for an Insurance Brokerage SDE multiples assess an insurance brokerage’s cash flow by multiplying its seller’s discretionary earnings by the multiple. Regulatory Compliance: Regulations in the insurance industry can change for various reasons. Schedule a Free Consultation!

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 13, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for an Urgent Care The EBITDA multiple determines the return on investment (ROI) an operator can expect from an urgent care. This valuation approach calculates the value of an urgent care by considering its cash flow potential. This involves multiplying a facility’s SDE by the multiple.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for a Tanning Salon EBITDA multiples reflect a tanning salon’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are several regulations designed to protect tanning salon customers. This multiple is common when valuing a tanning salon.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

EBITDA Multiple for a Dental Practice EBITDA multiples reflect a dental practice’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many regulations and policies designed to protect dental patients. This multiple is common when valuing a dental practice.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

EBITDA Multiple for an Essential Oil Business EBITDA multiples help determine the return on investment an operator can expect from the essential oil business. Regulatory Compliance. They are the capitalization of cash flow method and discounted cash flow method. Brand Reputation.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for a Tax Preparation Business EBITDA multiples help calculate the return on investment (ROI) a tax preparation business can expect. Regulatory Compliance: Tax regulations can change frequently. Both of these income approaches measure the cash flow potential of a tax preparation business.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 27, 2023

Valuation experts assess a company’s cash flow by multiplying its seller’s discretionary earnings with the SDE multiple. EBITDA Multiples for HVAC Companies Business appraisers use EBITDA multiples to measure the return on investment an HVAC company can expect. This helps them determine the value of an HVAC company.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Below, we discuss SDE , EBITDA, and REV multiples for a cleaning company. EBITDA Multiples for a Cleaning Company EBITDA multiples measure a cleaning company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are various regulations that govern certain cleaning chemicals and methods.

Discounted Cash Flow

Valutico

AUGUST 23, 2023

A common way to value a private company is by using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) or a Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and by taking into account factors such as financial performance, growth prospects, industry dynamics, and risk factors. What is a Private Company Valuation?

Discounted Cash Flow

Valutico

AUGUST 10, 2023

A common way to value a private company is by using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) or a Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and by taking into account factors such as financial performance, growth prospects, industry dynamics, and risk factors. What is a Private Company Valuation?

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 29, 2023

EBITDA Multiples for a Fast-Food Restaurant EBITDA multiples assess a fast-food restaurant’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many safety and health regulations in the fast-food industry. This is a common valuation multiple when valuing a fast-food restaurant.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EBITDA Multiple for a Physical Therapy Clinic The EBITDA multiple measures a physical therapy clinic’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many regulations and policies that protect physical therapy patients.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Below, we highlight the basics of SDE, EBITDA, and REV multiples for a nursing or assisted living facility. EBITDA Multiples for a Nursing or Assisted Living Facility EBITDA multiples reflect a nursing or assisted living facility’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, or amortization. Regulatory Compliance.

Discounted Cash Flow

Equilest

JUNE 27, 2024

This method often uses Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis or EBITDA multiples to estimate value based on expected earnings. Income-Based Valuation Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis DCF analysis involves projecting the company's future cash flows and discounting them to their present value.

Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

AUGUST 24, 2023

EBITDA Multiple for a Pharmacy The EBITDA multiple measures the value of a pharmacy based on its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory Compliance: There are many regulations in the pharmaceutical industry. This helps a pharmacy understand the return on investment it can expect to generate.

Discounted Cash Flow

Equilest

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Physical therapy valuation is influenced by a variety of factors, from financial metrics like EBITDA to industry trends and patient demographics. What Role Does EBITDA Play in Valuing a Physical Therapy Practice? Compliance shows stability and reliability, which positively affects valuation multiples.

EBITDA

Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Key takeaways: Valuation is critical in M&A for determining fair prices, negotiation, securing financing, and regulatory compliance. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value. to its market value.

Discounted Cash Flow

Equilest

APRIL 24, 2024

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis: Estimating the present value of the company's future cash flows, taking into account factors such as risk, growth rates, and discount rates.

Discounted Cash Flow

Peak Business Valuation

JULY 15, 2024

A business appraiser uses restaurant valuation multiples such as revenue, EBITDA, or SDE multiples. A business appraiser uses this data to estimate the business’s future cash flow potential. Methods such as capitalization of cash flow or discounted cash flow help determine fair value.

Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

MAY 28, 2024

They may use revenue, EBITDA, or SDE multiples. Income Approach The income approach looks at a cleaning service business’s future cash flow potential. Income Approach The income approach looks at a cleaning service business’s future cash flow potential.

Business Valuation

Peak Business Valuation

JULY 19, 2024

A business appraiser uses auto repair valuation multiples such as revenue, EBITDA, and SDE multiples. Income Approach Second, the income approach focuses on the shop’s ability to generate future cash flows. This often involves the capitalization of earnings and discounted cash flow (DCF) methods.

Business Valuation

Chris Mercer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Mercer’s Musings #1 addressed the topic of compliance with USPAP and the Internal Revenue Service. This second musing addresses the use of restricted stock studies to support marketability discounts in gift and estate tax appraisals prepared for the Internal Revenue Service (or for anyone, for that matter).

Marketability

Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 31, 2025

EBITDA Multiples for a Wealth Management Firm EBITDA multiples evaluate a firms earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Regulatory and Compliance Changes: The financial services industry is heavily monitored and regulated. This multiple is ideal for small to mid-sized wealth management firms.

Discounted Cash Flow

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

1] [3] Consequently, while a mature company might be valued based on a multiple of its current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) [4] , startup valuation leans heavily on assessing future potential, market opportunity, team strength, and other qualitative factors alongside any available quantitative data. [1]

Discounted Cash Flow

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

4] , [3] , [5] Unlike mature, publicly listed companies which are easier to compare using multiples of current earnings (like EBITDA) [3] , startups must be valued based on their projected future; moats, margins and the perceived strength of their future growth trajectory. [3] 3] Valuation serves as a critical input for decision-making.

Discounted Cash Flow