Excel Template

Financial Analysis Template for Business Acquisitions

A comprehensive Excel template for analyzing financial statements, calculating key metrics, and evaluating business performance.

Why This Template Is Essential

Conducting thorough financial analysis is critical when evaluating a business for acquisition. Our template simplifies this process by providing pre-built formulas, charts, and analysis tools that help you:

  • Evaluate historical performance and identify trends
  • Calculate and interpret key financial ratios
  • Analyze profitability, liquidity, and operational efficiency
  • Compare performance against industry benchmarks
  • Create projections based on different scenarios
  • Identify potential red flags or areas for further investigation

What's Included in the Template

Comprehensive Financial Analysis Tools

Our template provides everything you need for thorough business evaluation:

Financial Statement Input
  • Balance sheets (5 years)
  • Income statements
  • Cash flow statements
  • Owner benefit recasting
Ratio Analysis
  • Profitability metrics
  • Liquidity assessment
  • Efficiency indicators
  • Trend analysis
Trend Visualization
  • Revenue & profit trends
  • Margin analysis
  • Year-over-year comparisons
  • Custom metric tracking
Expense Analysis
  • Category analysis
  • Percentage of revenue
  • Industry benchmarking
  • Optimization opportunities
Growth Projections
  • 3-year financial projections
  • Multiple growth scenarios
  • Adjustable assumptions
  • Sensitivity analysis
Valuation Calculator
  • SDE & EBITDA multiples
  • Discounted cash flow
  • Asset-based valuation
  • Weighted average results

Template Preview

Financial Dashboard

Comprehensive overview of all key metrics in one place. Track performance trends and identify areas for attention at a glance.

Ratio Analysis Sheet

Detailed financial ratios with industry benchmarks. Compare liquidity, profitability, and efficiency metrics against standards.

Valuation Calculator

Multiple valuation methods in one place. Compare different approaches to determine a fair market value range for acquisition targets.

What Users Are Saying

JM

James Miller

CEO, Horizon Acquisitions

"This template has completely transformed our acquisition analysis process. We're now able to evaluate potential targets in hours instead of days. The valuation models are particularly impressive."

SC

Sarah Chen

Business Broker, BizTech Partners

"I recommend this template to all my clients. The trend analysis and projections provide clear insights that help my clients make confident decisions. Worth every penny!"

RJ

Robert Johnson

Serial Entrepreneur

"As someone who's acquired multiple businesses, I can confidently say this is the most comprehensive analysis template I've used. The ratio analysis helped me identify issues that weren't obvious in the financial statements."

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Our template includes everything you need to perform professional-grade financial analysis in minutes, not hours.

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Preview Screenshots

Ratio Analysis Dashboard Screenshot

Comprehensive ratio analysis with visualizations

Trend Analysis Screenshot

Multi-year trend analysis with comparison charts

Valuation Models Screenshot

Multiple valuation approaches with adjustable inputs

Cash Flow Analysis Screenshot

Detailed cash flow analysis and projections

How to Use This Template

  1. Step 1: Enter historical financial data from the target business's statements into the input worksheets
  2. Step 2: Review the automatically calculated ratios and trend analysis
  3. Step 3: Compare results against industry benchmarks (included for 100+ industries)
  4. Step 4: Adjust growth assumptions and view projected future performance
  5. Step 5: Explore different valuation models to determine a fair price range

Financial Analysis Template

Excel workbook (.xlsx) - Compatible with Excel 2010 or later (3.8 MB)

Template Features & Benefits

Time-saving automation - All calculations and charts update automatically as you input data

Comprehensive analysis - Covers profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, and growth metrics

Visual insights - Clear charts and graphs make trends and patterns immediately visible

Industry benchmarks - Compare performance against industry standards to identify strengths and weaknesses

Built-in guidance - Explanations and interpretations help you understand what the numbers mean

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need accounting experience to use this template?

No, the template is designed to be user-friendly for both financial experts and beginners. It includes built-in instructions and guidance to help you through the analysis process. Basic familiarity with spreadsheets is helpful but not required.

How accurate are the valuations in this template?

The template uses industry-standard valuation methodologies including multiple approaches (SDE/EBITDA multiples, DCF, asset-based) to provide a comprehensive range. For the most accurate results, we recommend consulting with a valuation professional for final acquisition decisions.

Can I customize the template for my specific industry?

Absolutely! The template is fully customizable. You can adjust industry benchmarks, valuation multiples, growth assumptions, and other parameters to align with your specific industry requirements or business characteristics.

Will I receive template updates?

Yes! When you download the template, you can opt to join our newsletter which will notify you of all future updates and enhancements. We regularly improve the template based on user feedback and industry changes.

Is technical support available if I have questions?

We offer email support for all template users. For complex questions or custom modifications, we also provide consultation services at an additional fee. Most users find the built-in instructions sufficient for successful implementation.

How does this compare to paid financial analysis software?

Our template offers many of the same features as software costing thousands of dollars, but at a fraction of the price. While dedicated software may offer more automation for ongoing business management, our template is optimized specifically for acquisition analysis and decision-making.

David Wilson, MBA, CFA

Financial Analyst, Investment Advisor

David specializes in business valuation and has analyzed over 300 companies across multiple industries. This template incorporates his practical experience and analytical best practices.

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Compatibility & Requirements

Microsoft Excel 2010 or later
Google Sheets (limited functionality)
macOS Numbers (limited functionality)
Includes both .xlsx and .xls formats

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