Painting Business EBITDA Multiple
Everything you need to know about ebitda multiple for painting businesses. Data-driven insights from HedgeStone Business Advisors, based on real painting M&A transactions.
SDE Multiple Range
2x–3.5x
EBITDA Multiple Range
3x–5.5x
Average SDE Multiple
2.5x
Avg. Time to Close
90–150 days
Painting Business Overview
Painting businesses currently sell for 2x–3.5x SDE and 3x–5.5x EBITDA in today's market. The ebitda multiple aspects of painting valuations are driven by recurring revenue percentage, owner dependency, market position, and buyer type.
Key Considerations
For painting business owners, understanding ebitda 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
Painting 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 painting business owners across multiple states, with deep relationships in the PE and strategic buyer community.
Painting Business Valuation Multiples (2025)
| Method | Low | Mid (Typical) | High (Premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDE Multiple | 2x | 2.5x | 3.5x |
| EBITDA Multiple | 3x | 4x | 5.5x |
| Revenue Multiple | 0.25x | 0.45x | 0.75x |
Source: BizBuySell, IBBA, Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report, DealStats (2024–2025)
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