Pool Service Business Multiples 2025
Pool Service business multiples in 2025 — current SDE, EBITDA, and revenue multiple benchmarks from real transactions.
SDE Multiple Range
3x–5.5x
EBITDA Multiple Range
4.5x–8.5x
Average SDE Multiple
4x
Avg. Time to Close
90–150 days
Pool Service SDE Multiples
SDE multiple range: 3x (distressed/below-average) → 4x (average) → 5.5x (premium/PE-quality). Most pool service transactions close in the 4x range. Businesses with 40%+ recurring revenue and an absentee owner profile can achieve 5.5x+.
Pool Service EBITDA Multiples
EBITDA multiple range: 4.5x (smaller/standalone) → 6x (market) → 8.5x (PE platform deal). EBITDA multiples apply primarily to pool service businesses above $500K–$1M in EBITDA. Below this level, buyers use SDE.
Why Multiples Vary This Much
A 5.5x SDE deal is not the same business as a 3x deal. The premium businesses have: recurring revenue that creates predictable cash flow, management infrastructure that survives ownership transition, multiple years of demonstrated growth, diversified customer base, and often, a strategic buyer who needs them specifically.
Pool Service Business Valuation Multiples (2025)
| Method | Low | Mid (Typical) | High (Premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDE Multiple | 3x | 4x | 5.5x |
| EBITDA Multiple | 4.5x | 6x | 8.5x |
| Revenue Multiple | 0.6x | 0.9x | 1.3x |
Source: BizBuySell, IBBA, Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Report, DealStats (2024–2025)
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