Recurring Revenue and Business Valuation in 2026: The 2-3 Turn Multiple Premium Owners Miss

Recurring revenue and business valuation in 2026 have a direct 2-3 turn multiplier connection that most owners miss until the sale process reveals it. On a $2M EBITDA business, moving from 10% recurring to 60% recurring can shift purchase price from $8-10M to $16-20M. The math by industry: HVAC service agreements lift 4x to 6-7x, […]