Independent Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
What's Included
Sellers and listing brokers routinely overprice Canadian businesses by 20-50%. An independent valuation gives you the analytical ammunition to negotiate from data, not feeling.
We deliver a written valuation opinion using three methods: - Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) multiple — for owner-operated businesses under $1M SDE - EBITDA multiple — for businesses with manager-run operations and EBITDA over $500k - Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) — for stable, predictable cash-flow businesses
Each method is calibrated to current Canadian comparables (BC, AB, ON sales data), industry benchmarks, and the specific risk factors of the target. You get a defensible value range you can take to the seller, the bank, and your lawyer.
Key Benefits
Stop overpaying based on seller's wishful math
Defensible to bank and BDC for financing
Three valuation methods cross-checked
Specific add-back challenges identified
Foundation for your offer and LOI
Available in These Packages
Industries We Apply This Service To
Restaurants & Full-Service Dining
Buy a profitable restaurant in BC or across Canada with full diligence and lease assignment support.
Cafés & Coffee Shops
Buy a café or coffee shop in Vancouver, Victoria, or across BC with full acquisition support.
Hotels & Motels
Acquire boutique hotels, motels, or B&Bs across BC and Canada.
Retail Stores
Acquire profitable retail stores in BC and across Canada.
Liquor Stores
Buy a BC private liquor store with full LCRB licence transfer support.
HVAC Companies
Acquire HVAC contractors and home-services companies across BC and Canada.
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