2026 Example Business Valuations by Industry

Buyers ask the same question in every industry: “If this company earns X, what is it worth?” The cleanest short answer multiplies normalized earnings by a current sector multiple — then adjusts for quality.

Here are four 2026 ExitVelocity worked examples (illustrative, not appraisals):

Technology / B2B SaaS — $700K normalized EBITDA × 6.8x median ≈ $4.76M enterprise value (band roughly $3.85M–$5.95M at 5.5x–8.5x). Premiums follow NRR above 110% and gross margins above 80%.

Home services (HVAC / plumbing) — $850K EBITDA × 5.2x ≈ $4.42M EV. Recurring maintenance mix and transfer-ready SOPs push toward the high end of 4.5x–6.5x.

Healthcare / outpatient clinic — $720K EBITDA × 5.8x ≈ $4.18M EV. Associate coverage and non-competes matter more than raw revenue.

Manufacturing / CNC shop — $980K EBITDA × 4.8x ≈ $4.70M EV. Top-customer concentration under 15% and modern CapEx support the upper half of 4.0x–6.0x.

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