Multiples by deal size and industry (for SDE and/or adj EBITDA)

July 12, 2024
by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business in Greenwich, CT, USA
Hi all,
This was probably asked before, but I'm reaching back again to this community who was extremely helpful in the past...where can I get an idea for the multiple ranges by ind and deal size, for SDE and/or adj EBIDTA (SDE adj for the FMV of an operator)
Thank you for your help.
Best
from St. Petersburg College in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
I do not worry myself with multiples of specific industries, I calculate my best offer based on my own comfortable Debt Service Coverage Ratio, and if the seller accepts - great, if not - not the right fit. Generally, I shoot for 1.50 DSCR after factoring in my own salary.
from University of Toronto in Toronto, ON, Canada