SDE & Business Valuation Calculator

Enter your numbers to get a realistic estimate of what your business is worth - before you talk to anyone.

1. Earnings
2. Add-Backs
3. Multiple
Results
Step 1 — Business Earnings
Bottom line from your P&L
Your total compensation
Step 2 — Owner & Business Add-Backs
Non-recurring costs only
Step 3 — Select Your Multiple
Your Seller's Discretionary Earnings
Based on the numbers you entered
$0
Select a multiple based on your business profile 3x
2x
conservative
2.5x
3x
typical
3.5x
4x
premium
Your Estimated Valuation
Conservative
$0
2x SDE
Your estimate
$0
3x SDE
Premium
$0
4x SDE
$0 Estimated range $0
Offer Scenarios
Your SDE $0
At 2x — conservative buyer, higher risk profile $0
At 3x — typical Main Street transaction $0
At 4x — premium, strong fundamentals $0

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This calculator is a starting point. We work with sellers across the Carolinas to build a real picture of what their business is worth and what it would take to improve that number before going to market.

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Estimates are based on typical SDE multiples for Main Street businesses. Actual valuations vary by industry, deal structure, buyer type, and market conditions. This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute a formal valuation.