How is my business valuation calculated?

We calculate your Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) by adding your net profit and total owner compensation. Then we apply real industry-specific SDE multiples from recently completed transactions, adjusted for business size and value drivers like customer concentration, recurring revenue, and team depth.

What is an Exit Readiness Score?

An Exit Readiness Score rates your business across 10 critical factors that buyers evaluate during due diligence, including customer concentration, owner dependency, financial documentation, revenue predictability, and management depth. Scores range from 0-100 with five tiers from 'Not Ready' to 'Exit Ready'.

Is this assessment really free?

Yes, all three assessments (Exit Readiness Score, Business Valuation Estimate, and Growth Roadmap) are completely free, confidential, and take about 3 minutes to complete. No credit card is required.

What is SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings)?

SDE is the total financial benefit to a single owner-operator. It equals Net Profit plus Owner's Salary plus Owner's Benefits plus Non-Cash Expenses plus One-Time Expenses. SDE is the standard metric buyers use to value businesses under $5M in revenue.

Who is this assessment designed for?

This assessment is built for owners of businesses with $1M to $50M in annual revenue across industries like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, manufacturing, staffing, IT services, healthcare, and more. Whether you're planning to sell in the next year or just want to understand your options, these tools provide actionable insights.

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What’s Your Business Really Worth?

Get a valuation estimate, exit readiness score, or growth roadmap — based on real closed-deal multiples from 57 industries.

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Am I Ready to Sell?

Score across 10 critical deal factors
See what buyers will scrutinize
Get a personalized action plan

What's My Business Worth?

Get an estimated valuation range
See real industry multiples
Understand what drives your number

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How Do I Increase My Value?

Score across 6 critical value drivers
Get a prioritized action plan with M&A insights
See your recommended timeline to market

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57 industries • Real transaction multiples | Based on Q1 2026 closed-deal data | 100% confidential & free

How It Works

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57 Industries Tracked

8 Value Drivers Scored

Real Closed-Deal Multiples

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How Does bzwrth Compare?

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Know your valuation range	Instant	2–6 weeks	Varies	Guesswork
Cost to get started	$0	$5K–$40K+	$0–$500	$0
Industry-specific multiples	✓	✓	Generic	✕
Value driver analysis	✓ 8 factors	✓	✕	✕
Personalized action plan	✓	✓	✕	✕
No commitment required	✓	Engagement letter	Account required	✓
Confidential	✓	✓	Listed publicly	✓
Expert guidance when ready	Free call	Included	Extra cost	✕

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How we calculate this SDE-based valuation using closed-deal multiples from 57 industries, adjusted for 8 value drivers, business size, and revenue trends. Multiples sourced from Q1 2026 transaction data. See our full methodology.