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Electrical Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your electrical company is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Electrical business valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and partnership buyouts. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples to estimate your company's market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 2.3x–3.4x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses)
- Median electrical company sells at ~2.8x SDE
Built for electrical owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 340+ electrical contracting businesses (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$1,064,000
Range: $874,000 – $1,292,000
At 2.8x SDE on $380,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$1,064,000
Revenue-Based Value
$1,400,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.5x – 0.9x
Median 0.7x
SDE Multiple
2.3x – 3.4x
Median 2.8x
EBITDA Multiple
3.8x – 5.8x
Median 4.8x
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- Electrical Owner Salary
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- Electrical Valuation Multiples
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are electrical businesses valued?
Most owner-operated electrical companies are valued using SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) multiples, typically 2.3x–3.4x. A company with $380K SDE at 2.8x would be worth ~$1.06M. Revenue multiples (0.5x–0.9x) are used as a cross-check.
What is a good SDE multiple for an electrical company?
The median SDE multiple for owner-operated electrical businesses is 2.8x. Companies with commercial contracts, transferable management, and clean books command 3.0x–3.4x. Owner-dependent shops with thin margins may sell at 2.3x or below.
What is SDE for an electrical business?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses). For an owner-operator earning $130K salary with $200K net profit, SDE is approximately $330K before other add-backs.
How much is an electrical company with $2.0M revenue worth?
An electrical company with $2.0M revenue and $380K SDE typically sells for $874K–$1.29M (2.3x–3.4x SDE), with a median around $1.06M at 2.8x. Actual value depends on commercial mix, electrician retention, and market territory.