How it works
- 1Answer a few questions. Revenue, EBITDA (or net income), industry, growth trend, and how the business runs day to day. About 5 minutes.
- 2We apply industry multiples and comparable data. Your inputs are matched against sourced industry EBITDA/SDE multiple data and adjusted for your business's specific risk factors — not a generic online calculator guess.
- 3Get your estimate range by email, same day. A low/mid/high range in CAD, with the reasoning behind it and what would move your number up.
What's included
- A low / mid / high estimate range, in Canadian dollars.
- The multiple and reasoning behind the number — which industry benchmark was used, and how your specific answers moved it up or down.
- A short list of what would move your number up — the same factors a buyer would actually look at.
- Where relevant, a flag on what a buyer's diligence would likely test first.
What this is — and isn't
- A preliminary, model-based estimate range, built from industry-standard valuation multiples and the information you provide.
- A fast, low-cost starting point to help you decide whether deeper diligence or a certified valuation is worth pursuing.
- A Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) valuation or opinion.
- Compliant with CICBV/CPA Canada valuation standards.
- Suitable for litigation, matrimonial or shareholder disputes, tax (CRA) purposes, financing applications, or any use requiring a certified valuator's opinion.
Who built this
Andrew Apedoe built the model behind this estimate drawing on experience working alongside Chartered Business Valuators at Meyers Norris Penny, completion of all six CBV designation courses, and a background in capital markets as a mergers & acquisitions / corporate finance analyst. Andrew is not a Chartered Business Valuator — see the disclaimer above for what that means for how you should use this estimate. Owners who want the full income/asset/market three-approach analysis — built from actual financial statements, not just form answers — can ask about our Business Valuation Analysis, a higher-tier engagement.
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Want the full picture?
The Business Valuation Estimate above is a fast, single-approach read. For owners who want a rigorous, three-approach analysis — income, asset, and market — built from your actual financial statements, ask about our Business Valuation Analysis. It's built the way a Chartered Business Valuator would build one, using real valuation methodology — just without the CBV designation.
Learn about the Business Valuation Analysis →Common questions
What do I get with the Business Valuation Estimate?
A low, mid and high estimate range for your business, with the reasoning behind it and what could move it, delivered by email the same day.
How is the estimate calculated?
It is built from real industry multiples applied to your own revenue and earnings figures, then adjusted for the factors you tell us about.
Is this a certified valuation?
No. It is a preliminary, model-based estimate for planning purposes. If you need a certified, court-defensible or lender-required valuation, you should engage a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). We are happy to refer you.
How much does it cost?
$149 CAD ($99 USD for US customers).