Thinking about selling your business but not sure what it’s actually worth? You’re not alone. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, exploring new ventures, or simply curious about your company’s value, knowing the real market price can help you make smarter decisions.
This report features an interactive business valuation calculator to give you a quick, informed estimate, no jargon, no guesswork. But before you crunch the numbers, it’s important to understand the tradeoffs of selling. Below, we break down the most common pros and cons to help you evaluate if now is the right time.
🚀 Pros of Selling
- Cash out — Access your company’s built-up value now.
- New opportunities — Move on to other ventures or retirement.
- Reduced stress — Step away from day-to-day pressures.
- Take advantage of timing — Sell during peak industry multiples or favorable tax windows.
⚠️ Cons of Selling
- Loss of future income — No more profits from a business you built.
- Emotional toll — Selling can feel like losing a part of your identity.
- Tax implications — Capital gains and broker fees can eat into proceeds.
- Deal uncertainty — Sales can fall through or take longer than expected.
Business Valuation Calculator
Want a fast, credible estimate of what your company could sell for? Enter a few real numbers (revenue, profit, add‑backs) and pick a method (SDE, EBITDA, Revenue, or quick DCF). The tool returns a value range you can sanity‑check with a broker or CPA.
📘 Key Terms in This Calculator
- Revenue: Total sales over the past 12 months (TTM), before any expenses.
- EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a core measure of profitability.
- Add-Backs: Owner perks or one-time expenses (like personal travel, consulting, or one-off legal fees) that can be added back to show true earning power. Used in SDE method only.
- SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings): EBITDA + owner salary + add-backs. Common for small businesses where the owner is hands-on.
- Multiple: A number that reflects industry, risk, and deal quality. It multiplies EBITDA or SDE to estimate value. E.g., 4× EBITDA means $400k EBITDA → $1.6M valuation.
- DCF (Discounted Cash Flow): A valuation based on projected future cash flows, adjusted for risk and time. Best for larger or fast-growing businesses.
- Terminal Value: An estimate of the business’s value at the end of the projection period (used in DCF).
Business Valuation Calculator
Choose a method, enter last‑twelve‑months (TTM) numbers, and get a quick value range. Multiples are editable. This is a starting point, not a formal appraisal.
This tool provides an indicative range. Final pricing depends on buyer fit, deal structure, working capital, and due diligence.
