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Landscaping Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your landscaping company is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Landscaping 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 1.8x–2.8x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs
- Median landscaping company sells at ~2.2x SDE
Built for landscaping owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 280+ landscaping companies (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$435,600
Range: $356,400 – $554,400
At 2.2x SDE on $198,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$435,600
Revenue-Based Value
$550,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.35x – 0.65x
Median 0.5x
SDE Multiple
1.8x – 2.8x
Median 2.2x
EBITDA Multiple
2.8x – 4.5x
Median 3.5x
Related Landscaping Data
- Landscaping Revenue Benchmarks
Median $1.1M — revenue by crew count and service mix.
- Landscaping Profit Margins
Net margin tiers, gross margin, and cost structure.
- Landscaping Owner Salary
What landscaping owners earn by company size.
- Landscaping Valuation Multiples
SDE, EBITDA, and revenue multiples for landscaping sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are landscaping businesses valued?
Most owner-operated landscaping companies are valued using SDE multiples, typically 1.8x–2.8x. A company with $198K SDE at 2.2x would be worth ~$436K. Revenue multiples (0.35x–0.65x) are used as a cross-check.
What is a good SDE multiple for a landscaping company?
The median SDE multiple for owner-operated landscaping businesses is 2.2x. Companies with transferable maintenance contracts, commercial accounts, and low owner dependence command 2.5x–2.8x.
What is SDE for a landscaping business?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $95K salary with $88K net profit, SDE is approximately $183K before other add-backs.
How much is a landscaping company with $1.1M revenue worth?
A landscaping company with $1.1M revenue and $198K SDE typically sells for $356K–$554K (1.8x–2.8x SDE), with a median around $436K at 2.2x. Maintenance contract penetration significantly affects value.