Electrical Business SDE Multiple
Everything you need to know about sde multiple for electrical businesses. Data-driven insights from HedgeStone Business Advisors, based on real electrical M&A transactions.
SDE Multiple Range
2.5x–4.8x
EBITDA Multiple Range
4x–7.5x
Average SDE Multiple
3.2x
Avg. Time to Close
90–150 days
Electrical Business Overview
Electrical businesses currently sell for 2.5x–4.8x SDE and 4x–7.5x EBITDA in today's market. The sde multiple aspects of electrical valuations are driven by recurring revenue percentage, owner dependency, market position, and buyer type.
Key Considerations
For electrical business owners, understanding sde multiple is critical to maximizing your sale price. Most sellers leave money on the table because they don't fully understand how buyers evaluate this aspect of their business. The difference between a 3.0x and a 4.5x deal is often in the details that savvy sellers address before going to market.
Working with a Business Broker
Electrical business sales require a broker who understands your vertical — the specific buyer pool, current market conditions, and how to structure a process that creates competition. HedgeStone Business Advisors has represented electrical business owners across multiple states, with deep relationships in the PE and strategic buyer community.
Electrical Business Valuation Multiples (2025)
| Method | Low | Mid (Typical) | High (Premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDE Multiple | 2.5x | 3.2x | 4.8x |
| EBITDA Multiple | 4x | 5.5x | 7.5x |
| Revenue Multiple | 0.35x | 0.6x | 1x |
Source: BizBuySell, IBBA, Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report, DealStats (2024–2025)
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