Educational M&A Valuation Tool

Business Value Estimator

Get an illustrative estimate of your business value based on common M&A valuation methods. This calculator applies multiple educational approaches to show you a rough estimate range. It does not produce a formal valuation or appraisal.

Business value estimator: An interactive educational tool that illustrates company value estimates using multiple industry-standard methods-EBITDA multiple, revenue multiple, SDE multiple, and asset-based approaches-adjusted for growth rate, customer concentration, recurring revenue, and business maturity. Shows estimated value ranges for businesses $1M-$100M+. This is not an appraisal or valuation.

WE DO NOT PROVIDE VALUATIONS OR APPRAISALS

WE ARE A LAW FIRM, NOT APPRAISERS: Acquisition Stars Law Firm PLLC is a law firm. We are not business appraisers or valuation professionals. We do not prepare, issue, or certify business valuations, appraisals, or opinions of value. Nothing on this page is a valuation of any business.

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLY: This tool explains how valuation concepts commonly arise in M&A transactions. It is general information only. It is not valuation advice, financial advice, or legal advice for your situation.

ESTIMATES ARE NOT VALUATIONS: Any numbers this tool produces are rough, automated illustrations based on generic assumptions. They are not an appraisal or opinion of value. Do not use them for lending, tax, litigation, financial reporting, or to price a transaction.

ENGAGE A QUALIFIED APPRAISER: For a formal valuation or appraisal, engage an independent credentialed valuation professional (for example, an ASA, CVA, or CPA/ABV). As your legal counsel, we can work alongside the appraiser you select and help you negotiate deal terms informed by their work.

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Valuation Disclaimer: Acquisition Stars Law Firm PLLC is a law firm, not a business appraisal or valuation firm. We do not prepare, issue, or certify business valuations, appraisals, or opinions of value. Content and any numbers this tool produces are for general educational purposes only and are not a valuation of any business. For a formal valuation, engage an independent credentialed valuation professional (for example, an ASA, CVA, or CPA/ABV).

Understanding Business Valuation Methods

EBITDA Multiple Method

The most common method for valuing established businesses. Multiplies your EBITDA by an industry-specific factor.

Best for: Profitable businesses with consistent earnings

Revenue Multiple Method

Values businesses based on a multiple of annual revenue, useful for high-growth or early-stage companies.

Best for: Growth companies, SaaS, recurring revenue models

SDE Multiple Method

Seller's Discretionary Earnings method, ideal for small businesses where owner compensation is significant.

Best for: Small businesses, owner-operated companies

Asset-Based Method

Values the business based on its tangible and intangible assets minus liabilities.

Best for: Asset-heavy businesses, liquidation scenarios

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