Business valuation in Canada.
Defensible valuation across 124+ business types. Industry-specific SDE and EBITDA multiples. Used for sale, acquisition, financing, estate planning, and tax matters.
Six valuation methods, applied based on your situation.
SDE multiple method
For owner-operated SMBs ($300K–$3M revenue). Normalize earnings, apply industry multiple. Typical: 2–4× SDE.
EBITDA multiple method
For lower-middle-market businesses ($3M+ revenue). Add back non-recurring items, apply industry multiple. Typical: 4–10× EBITDA.
Discounted cash flow (DCF)
Project future cash flows, discount at WACC. Used for high-growth businesses or those with predictable cash flow.
Asset-based valuation
Net asset value (book or market). Used for asset-heavy businesses (real estate, equipment) or distressed sales.
Precedent transactions
Comparable recent sales in your industry & geography. Sanity check against multiple methods.
CBV (Chartered Business Valuator) report
Formal valuation by accredited CBV. Required for tax disputes, estate freezes, family law, fairness opinions.
When you need a defensible valuation.
Selling your business
Set a defensible asking price, justify in negotiations, support deal close.
Buying a business
Evaluate seller asking price, structure offer, justify financing.
Estate planning
Estate freeze, succession plan, fairness to heirs.
Shareholder buyout
Buy out partners or shareholders at fair value.
Financing
Support bank loan applications, BDC, mezzanine, equity raises.
Tax planning
Section 85 rollover, capital gains optimization, tax disputes with CRA.
Industry-specific valuation ranges for 124+ business types.
Every industry has its own SDE and EBITDA multiple range. Pick yours.
Home Services
14 typesProfessional Services
18 typesRetail
13 typesFood & Beverage
10 typesHospitality
5 typesHealth & Wellness
12 typesAutomotive
7 typesConstruction & Trades
6 typesManufacturing
7 typesE-commerce & Digital
6 typesTransportation & Logistics
6 typesEducation & Childcare
6 typesSpecialty
7 typesIndustrial & B2B
5 typesReal Estate
2 typesValuation questions, answered honestly.
Start with a confidential valuation conversation.
30 minutes with a senior partner. info@Sedighi.ca or (604) 632-4959.