Free Business Valuation Calculator

Free business valuation calculator

See a starting value range on screen in about three minutes, then get the full report by email if you want it.

Step 1 of 3, business basics

Start with four basics

Then ten quick ratings. Your starting range shows on screen as soon as you finish.

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What is SDE? Your pre-tax net profit + your owner salary + personal benefits or expenses paid through the business + interest + depreciation & amortization + one-time expenses. This is the true cash benefit you receive from owning the business, and the number buyers use to value it. Not sure? A business broker can calculate it for you for free.

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How the business valuation calculator works

This calculator uses a Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) multiple, the same method buyers and business brokers use to value small, owner-operated companies. You enter your annual revenue, your SDE, your industry, and a few details about your operations, and the tool returns an estimated value range based on typical SDE multiples for your industry, adjusted for your ratings and years in business.

What affects the value of your business

Several factors move your number up or down: profitability and SDE, your revenue trend, industry and buyer demand, how dependent the business is on you as the owner, recurring versus one-time revenue, customer concentration, and the quality of your books and records. Two businesses with the same revenue can be worth very different amounts once these factors are weighed.

Who this is for

The calculator is built for Florida owner-operated businesses whose owners are thinking about selling, planning for retirement, or simply want to know where they stand before making a move.

Why a calculator is only a starting point

An online estimate is a useful range, not a formal valuation. Your final value depends on the quality of your financials, the story behind the numbers, and how your business is positioned to a buyer. For a confidential, broker-prepared opinion of value, reach out to Ryan C. Winter, a licensed business broker based in St. Augustine and serving all of Florida.

Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. I am a licensed business broker, not an attorney or accountant. Every business and every sale is different, and laws and tax rules change, so talk with a licensed attorney and a CPA about your situation before you act on anything here.