Industry Valuation Guides
Business valuation multiples vary widely by industry. Browse our complete library of 146 industry-specific guides below — each covers the formulas, current multiple ranges, and the value drivers buyers price in that sector.
Home & Trade Services
- HVAC Business Valuation: Multiples & Calculator (2026)
- How to Value a Cabinet Making Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Construction Subcontractor Business: Backlog Multiples and Risk Factors
- How to Value a Flooring Business: Revenue Multiples and Key Metrics
- How to Value a Handyman Service: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Home Services Business: Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Guide
- How to Value a Home Services Franchise Resale
- How to Value a Plumbing or HVAC Company
- How to Value a Pool Service Route: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Pressure Washing Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Residential Cleaning Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Roofing Company: EBITDA Multiples, Backlog, and Seasonal Revenue
- How to Value a Tree Service Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an Appliance Repair Business: Formulas and Multiples
- Landscaping Business Valuation: Multiples & Calculator (2026)
- Pest Control Business Valuation: Multiples & Exit Guide (2026)
- Valuing a Carpet Cleaning Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Commercial Cleaning Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Dry Cleaning Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Locksmith Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Painting Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Plumbing Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an Electrical Contracting Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Automotive
- Auto Repair Shop Valuation: Multiples & Calculator (2026)
- Convenience Store Business Valuation: How Much is Your Store Worth?
- How to Value a Car Wash: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Tire Shop: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuing a Gas Station: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an Auto Body and Collision Center: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Food & Beverage
- Bakery & Coffee Shop Valuation Multiples (2026)
- Bar & Pub Valuation: Multiples & What Buyers Pay (2026)
- Brewery Equipment Appraisal: How Brewing Machinery Is Valued
- How to Value a Breakfast and Brunch Diner: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Catering Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Courier or Last-Mile Delivery Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Craft Brewery or Distillery
- How to Value a Food Truck Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Pizzeria: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Restaurant: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Specialty Food or Beverage Business: Revenue Multiples and Exit Readiness
- How to Value a Wine Bar or Lounge: Formulas and Multiples
- Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shop Valuation Multiples (2026)
- Valuing a Brewery or Brewpub: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR): Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Subway Franchise (or other Sandwich Shop): Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Retail
- Grocery Store & Supermarket Valuation Multiples (2026)
- Hardware Store Valuation: Multiples, Inventory & Calculator (2026)
- How to Value Your Convenience Store for Maximum Value: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Bookstore: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Flower Shop: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Gift Shop or Boutique: Formulas and Multiples
- Liquor Store Valuation Multiples & Calculator (2026)
- Valuing a Smoke or Vape Shop: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an Art Gallery or Frame Shop: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an Independent Pharmacy: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Health & Wellness
- How to Value a Healthcare Business: Dental, Medical, and Senior Care Valuation Guide
- How to Value a Home Health Care Agency: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Physical Therapy Clinic: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Physical Therapy Practice for a Strategic Sale
- How to Value a Senior Care or Assisted Living Facility: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an Optometry Practice: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuation Multiples for Assisted Living & Senior Care Facilities
- Valuing a Chiropractic Clinic: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Dental Practice: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a General Medical Practice: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Massage Therapy Spa: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Med Spa: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Veterinary Clinic: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Personal Services
- Commercial Laundry Business Valuation Multiples: What Buyers Pay
- Hair Salon & Spa Valuation: Multiples + Calculator (2026)
- How to Value a Funeral Home or Cremation Business: Multiples and Key Metrics
- How to Value a Laundromat: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Tanning Salon: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Tattoo Shop: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuing a Nail Salon: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Pet Grooming or Boarding Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Fitness & Education
- Daycare & Childcare Valuation: Multiples & Calculator (2026)
- How to Value a Dance Studio: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Gym or Fitness Center for Sale
- How to Value a Swim School: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Tutoring Center: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Yoga or Pilates Studio: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuing a Driving School: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Martial Arts Dojo: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Music School: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Professional & B2B
- How to Value a Digital Marketing or Creative Agency
- How to Value a Property Management Company: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Security Guard Service: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Title Company: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an Insurance Agency: Formulas and Multiples
- Staffing & Recruiting Agency Valuation & Sale Guide (2026)
- Valuing a Real Estate Brokerage: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an Accounting or CPA Firm: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Technology
- How Private Equity Firms Evaluate SaaS Businesses: A Deep Dive for Founders
- How to Value a Phone Repair Shop: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a SaaS Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Recurring Revenue Models Beyond SaaS
- Top 10 Overlooked Maintenance Issues That Devalue an Appraisal
- Value of Recurring Revenue Models
- Valuing a Computer Repair Shop: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an E-commerce Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Manufacturing & Industrial
- How to Value a Manufacturing Business: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Print and Sign Shop: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an Equipment Rental Business: Formulas and Multiples
- Machine Shop & Metal Fab Valuation Multiples (2026)
- Valuing a Waste Management or Junk Removal Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Wholesale Distribution Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Transport & Logistics
- How to Value a Marina or Boat Storage: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Moving Company: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Trucking Company or Logistics Business
- How to Value a Vending Machine Route: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuing a FedEx or Amazon DSP Route: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Property & Hospitality
- How to Value a Self-Storage Facility: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value a Small Hotel or Motel: Formulas and Multiples
- How to Value an Escape Room: Formulas and Multiples
- Valuing a Party Rental Business: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing a Wedding Venue or Event Hall: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
- Valuing an RV Park or Campground: Comprehensive Valuation Guide
Valuation Fundamentals
- 2026 Interest Rate Effect on Acquisition Multiples: What Sellers Need to Know
- 25. Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Acquisition Multiples
- AI and Automation Impact on Business Valuation 2026
- Beyond the Price Tag: Maximizing Enterprise Value Through ESG Initiatives
- Exiting With a Legacy: Balancing Financial Goals with Your Values
- From Owner-Operator to Absentee Owner: How to Increase Your Business Value Before You Sell
- How to Value Intangible Assets: Brand, Reputation, and Customer Lists
- Identifying Hidden Value in a Target Business
- Increasing Your Multiple by Cutting Discretionary Spending
- Leveraging AI and Automation to Increase Business Value Before Sale
- Leveraging Fractional Professionals to Boost Business Value
- Maximizing Valuation by Optimizing Capital Structure Before a Sale
- Private Equity Rollups on Main Street: How Consolidation Creates Value in 2026
- SDE vs EBITDA vs TTM: The Only Valuation Guide You Need in 2026
- Scaling Your Business for Optimal Exit Valuation: Growth Strategies That Maximize Sale Price
- Succession Planning for Family Businesses: Preserving Legacy and Value
- Supply Chain Resilience & Business Valuation in 2026
- The 'Tiered' QSBS Benefit: How a 3, 4, or 5-Year Hold Impacts Your Small Business Sale Value
- The Future of Work: Valuing Service Businesses
- The Impact of QSBS on Valuation Multiples: What Buyers Are Paying for Tax-Advantaged Small Businesses
- The Impact of Recurring Revenue Models on Business Valuation
- The Impact of Technology on Small Business Valuation and Future Growth
- The Role of ESG in Small Business Valuations
- The Role of Intellectual Property in Business Valuation: Protecting Your Intangible Assets Before a Sale
- The Role of Recurring Revenue in Regtech Valuations
- The Role of a Business Broker: Maximizing Value for Buyers and Sellers
- What Is My Small Business Actually Worth? A 2025 Valuation Guide