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Multiple valuation methods with industry-specific benchmarks and adjustment factors

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Professional Services
Base SDE Multiple: 2x - 4xBase EBITDA Multiple: 3.5x - 6x

Consulting, agencies, B2B services, staffing

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DCF uses 5-year projection with 2% terminal growth rate.

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Valuation Range
$170,000 - $2,447,535
Recommended Valuation
$1,490,845
Includes +0% adjustment
Adjusted SDE Multiple
4.97x
Base: 3x

SDE Multiple

Low (2.00x)$600,000
Mid (3.00x)$900,000
High (4.00x)$1,200,000
Based on $300,000 SDE
Base 3x → Adjusted 3.00x

EBITDA Multiple

Low (3.50x)$875,000
Mid (4.50x)$1,125,000
High (6.00x)$1,500,000
Based on $250,000 EBITDA
Base 4.5x → Adjusted 4.50x

DCF Method

$2,447,535

@ 15% discount rate

3% annual growth

Asset-Based

$170,000

Equipment (Good): $120,000

Floor / liquidation value

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