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Cleaning Business Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your cleaning company is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Cleaning business valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and acquisition planning. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples to estimate your company's market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 1.8x–3.0x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs
- Median cleaning company sells at ~2.4x SDE
Built for cleaning business owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 190+ cleaning businesses (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$288,000
Range: $216,000 – $360,000
At 2.4x SDE on $120,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$288,000
Revenue-Based Value
$300,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.4x – 0.8x
Median 0.6x
SDE Multiple
1.8x – 3.0x
Median 2.4x
EBITDA Multiple
3.0x – 5.0x
Median 4.0x
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- Cleaning Business Valuation Multiples
SDE, EBITDA, and revenue multiples for cleaning company sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are cleaning businesses valued?
Most owner-operated cleaning companies are valued using SDE multiples, typically 1.8x–3.0x. A company with $120K SDE at 2.4x would be worth ~$288K. Revenue multiples (0.4x–0.8x) are used as a cross-check.
What is a good SDE multiple for a cleaning business?
The median SDE multiple for owner-operated cleaning businesses is 2.4x. Companies with 65%+ recurring revenue, low churn, and transferable contracts command 2.6x–3.0x.
What is SDE for a cleaning business?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $75K salary with $75K net profit, SDE is approximately $150K before other add-backs.
How much is a cleaning company with $500K revenue worth?
A cleaning company with $500K revenue and $120K SDE typically sells for $216K–$360K (1.8x–3.0x SDE), with a median around $288K at 2.4x. Recurring contract penetration significantly affects value.