M&A Market Data

Access comprehensive market data, valuation multiples, lending statistics, and economic indicators for SMB M&A.

How to Use This Data

1

Benchmark Valuations

Compare asking prices against industry median multiples. Understand if a deal is priced fairly relative to SDE, EBITDA, or revenue.

2

Track Market Trends

Monitor weekly changes in listings, multiples, and prices. Identify seasonal patterns and market movements in your target industries.

3

Analyze Financing

Review SBA lending statistics and rates by state. Understand financing availability and costs for your target acquisition region.

Understanding the Data

Valuation Multiples

Our multiples represent median asking prices in recent transactions. They show what buyers are actually paying relative to earnings.

Median

The middle valueβ€”50% of deals above, 50% below

Percentiles

25th-75th shows where typical deals fall

Sample Size

Number of transactions analyzed

Important Caveats

  • ⚠Past data doesn't predict future results. Market conditions change rapidly based on economic factors, interest rates, and industry trends.
  • ⚠Each business is unique. Multiples vary significantly based on growth, profitability, customer concentration, and management quality.
  • ⚠Multiple factors affect valuation. This data shows prices, not valuations. Actual deals involve add-backs, adjustments, and deal structures.

Pair Data with Tools

Valuation Calculator

Use our multiples data with the valuation calculator to quickly estimate what a business should be worth based on its earnings.

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SBA Loan Calculator

Combine SBA lending data and rates with our loan calculator to estimate monthly payments and total deal cost.

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