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Plumbing Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your plumbing company is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Plumbing 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 2.2x–3.5x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses)
- Median plumbing company sells at ~2.8x SDE
Built for plumbing owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 380+ plumbing businesses (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$896,000
Range: $704,000 – $1,120,000
At 2.8x SDE on $320,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$896,000
Revenue-Based Value
$1,120,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.5x – 0.9x
Median 0.7x
SDE Multiple
2.2x – 3.5x
Median 2.8x
EBITDA Multiple
3.5x – 5.5x
Median 4.5x
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are plumbing businesses valued?
Most owner-operated plumbing companies are valued using SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) multiples, typically 2.2x–3.5x. A company with $320K SDE at 2.8x would be worth ~$896K. Revenue multiples (0.5x–0.9x) are used as a cross-check.
What is a good SDE multiple for a plumbing company?
The median SDE multiple for owner-operated plumbing businesses is 2.8x. Companies with commercial maintenance contracts, transferable management, and clean books command 3.2x–3.5x. Owner-dependent shops with thin margins may sell at 2.2x or below.
What is SDE for a plumbing business?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs (interest, depreciation, one-time expenses). For an owner-operator earning $125K salary with $176K net profit, SDE is approximately $301K before other add-backs.
How much is a plumbing company with $1.6M revenue worth?
A plumbing company with $1.6M revenue and $320K SDE typically sells for $704K–$1.12M (2.2x–3.5x SDE), with a median around $896K at 2.8x. Actual value depends on maintenance contract mix, plumber retention, and market territory.