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Pest Control Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your pest control company is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Pest control business valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and PE acquisition interest. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples to estimate your company's market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 2.5x–4.0x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs
- Median pest control company sells at ~3.2x SDE
Built for pest control owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 220+ pest control companies (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$800,000
Range: $625,000 – $1,000,000
At 3.2x SDE on $250,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$800,000
Revenue-Based Value
$990,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.8x – 1.4x
Median 1.1x
SDE Multiple
2.5x – 4.0x
Median 3.2x
EBITDA Multiple
4.5x – 7.0x
Median 5.5x
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are pest control businesses valued?
Most owner-operated pest control companies are valued using SDE multiples, typically 2.5x–4.0x. A company with $250K SDE at 3.2x would be worth ~$800K. Revenue multiples (0.8x–1.4x) are used as a cross-check.
What is a good SDE multiple for a pest control company?
The median SDE multiple for owner-operated pest control businesses is 3.2x. Companies with 80%+ recurring revenue, low churn, and transferable routes command 3.5x–4.0x.
What is SDE for a pest control business?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $110K salary with $162K net profit, SDE is approximately $272K before other add-backs.
How much is a pest control company with $900K revenue worth?
A pest control company with $900K revenue and $250K SDE typically sells for $625K–$1M (2.5x–4.0x SDE), with a median around $800K at 3.2x. Recurring contract penetration significantly affects value.