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Business Valuation Calculator 2026 — EBITDA Multiple
The business valuation calculator lets you quickly estimate the value of a company using three methods: EBITDA multiple, revenue multiple or the average of both. Enter annual EBITDA, revenues and an industry multiplier — the calculator returns the estimated value and EBITDA margin. Useful for business sales, M&A negotiations and strategic planning.
How the calculator values a business
EBITDA method: Value = EBITDA x multiple Revenue method: Value = Revenue x (multiple / 5) (revenue multiple scaled from EBITDA multiple; typical for ~20% EBITDA margin) Average method: Value = (EBITDA value + Revenue value) / 2 EBITDA margin (%) = EBITDA / Revenue x 100
Example: company with EBITDA PLN 500,000, revenue PLN 2,000,000
EBITDA PLN 500,000, multiplier 5x, EBITDA method: value = 500,000 x 5 = PLN 2,500,000. EBITDA margin = 25%. Revenue method: 2,000,000 x (5/5) = PLN 2,000,000. Average: (2,500,000 + 2,000,000) / 2 = PLN 2,250,000.
Frequently asked questions
How do you value a business using EBITDA?
Value = EBITDA x industry multiple. Example: EBITDA PLN 500,000 x 5x = PLN 2,500,000. Polish SME multiples typically range from 3–8x.
What is EBITDA?
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is operating profit before those items. It reflects a company's cash-generating ability from operations.
What multiple should I use?
Service SMEs: 3–5x. Retail: 4–6x. IT/SaaS: 8–15x. Manufacturing: 4–7x. Companies with recurring revenues get higher multiples.
How does the revenue multiple method work?
Value = Revenue x revenue multiple. The calculator scales the revenue multiple as industry multiple / 5. Useful for companies with low or negative EBITDA.
What is EBITDA margin?
EBITDA margin = EBITDA / Revenue x 100%. A 25% margin means 25 cents of EBITDA per dollar of revenue. Higher margins (>20%) lead to higher valuations.
When should I use the average method?
Use the average when EBITDA and revenue valuations diverge significantly — for example a high-revenue, low-margin business. It provides a balanced mid-point estimate.
How do I improve my business valuation before a sale?
Focus on: growing EBITDA and margins, recurring revenues, diversified customers, clean financial documentation. Each additional PLN 100,000 EBITDA at a 5x multiple adds PLN 500,000 to value.
What is the difference between EV and equity value?
Enterprise Value (EV) — what the calculator shows — is the total operational value. Equity Value = EV minus net debt plus cash. If the business has PLN 500,000 debt and EV is PLN 2,500,000, equity is PLN 2,000,000.
Does EBITDA valuation work for sole traders?
For sole traders you must normalize EBITDA: add back the owner's salary (or normalize to market rate) and remove personal expenses. Normalized EBITDA gives a more accurate valuation.
Are the calculator results an official valuation?
No. Results are indicative only. An official valuation for M&A, lending or legal proceedings requires a certified auditor or M&A adviser who performs full due diligence.
Indicative result
Results are indicative only and do not constitute an official valuation for legal, credit or tax purposes. A formal valuation requires due diligence and an independent M&A adviser.
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