Commercial Landscaping Business Valuation 2026: EBITDA Multiples & Buyer Demand
Commercial landscaping businesses sell for 4-6x EBITDA in 2026. Real ranges by sub-sector and the 5 active PE platforms rolling up the industry.
Electrical Contractor Valuation in 2026: Multiples & Buyer Data
Electrical contractors sell for 5-8x EBITDA in 2026, driven by commercial/industrial buyer demand. Real ranges from 30 active buyers in our network.
Pest Control Business Valuation in 2026: EBITDA Multiples & Recurring Premium
Pest control businesses sell for 6-9x EBITDA in 2026 — top-tier multiples driven by recurring revenue and PE consolidation. From 9 active pest control buyers in our network.
Roofing Company Valuation in 2026: 3-5x EBITDA (Storm-Cycle Dependent), Real Ranges From 5 Active Buyers
Roofing companies sell for 3-5x EBITDA in 2026 (storm-cycle dependent). Real ranges from 5 active roofing buyers and the 5 levers that lift your multiple.
Plumbing Business Valuation in 2026: Multiples & PE Buyer Demand
Plumbing businesses sell for 4-6x EBITDA in 2026, lifted by recurring service contracts and PE roll-ups. Real ranges from 22 active plumbing buyers.
HVAC Business Valuation: Quick Reference for 2026 Sellers
HVAC service businesses sell for 4-7x EBITDA in 2026, with PE roll-up activity driving the premium. Real ranges from 27 active HVAC buyers in our network.
Seasonality in Business Valuation in 2026: How 70-85% Concentration Suppresses Multiples 10-20%
Seasonality in Business Valuation in 2026: How 70-85% Concentration Suppresses Multiples 10-20% Seasonality in business valuation matters more than most owners realize because buyers discount concentrated-quarter revenue heavily unless properly normalized. Businesses with 70-85% of revenue in one or two quarters (landscaping, roofing, tax preparation, retail holiday) typically see multiples suppressed 10-20% versus year-round comparable […]
Valuing Businesses with Cash-Only Operations
Valuing Businesses with Cash-Only Operations Quick Answer Cash-only businesses typically sell at a 10 to 25 percent discount to comparable credit-based businesses due to perceived earnings uncertainty, but that gap narrows significantly when owners document all revenue streams, reconcile daily deposits, and build formal income records that appraisers can audit. Buyers and lenders discount valuations […]
How to Value a Rapid Growth Business in 2026: Forward EBITDA and Rule of 40
How to Value a Rapid Growth Business in 2026: Forward EBITDA and Rule of 40 Valuing a rapid growth business in 2026 shifts from TTM EBITDA to forward EBITDA methodology and Rule of 40 framing (growth rate plus EBITDA margin). 30%+ growth with Rule of 40 above 40 commands premium multiples: 10-15x forward EBITDA for […]