This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Hospitality (Independent Roadside Motel)Revenue: $1,000,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $170,000Asking Price: $595,000 (business) + $1,200,000 (real estate)Total Purchase Price: $1,795,000Multiple: 3.5x SDE Valuation Analysis At 3.5x SDE, valuation reflects a discounted multiple relative to…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Electrical Contractor (Residential & Light Commercial)Revenue: $1,000,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $275,000Asking Price: $687,500Multiple: 2.5x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.5x SDE, valuation is attractive relative to service-based businesses with recurring revenue characteristics. Electrical contracting…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce (Drop-Ship Model)Revenue: $3,200,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $480,000Asking Price: $1,250,000Multiple: 2.6x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.6x SDE, valuation appears attractive relative to traditional service businesses. However, drop-ship models often depend heavily on…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Regional Freight Trucking (5-Truck Fleet)Revenue: $2,400,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $500,000Asking Price: $1,400,000Multiple: 2.8x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.8x SDE, valuation aligns with small fleet acquisition norms. However, trucking profitability is sensitive to fuel…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Membership-Based Fitness CenterRevenue: $1,850,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $420,000Asking Price: $1,200,000Multiple: 2.86x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.86x SDE, valuation appears within standard acquisition ranges. However, gym revenue durability depends heavily on membership retention and…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Residential & Commercial LandscapingRevenue: $1,600,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $350,000Asking Price: $980,000Multiple: 2.8x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.8x SDE, the asking price falls within standard lower-middle market small business ranges. However, landscaping earnings are…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Casual Dining RestaurantRevenue: $2,150,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $410,000Asking Price: $1,150,000Multiple: 2.8x SDE Valuation Analysis At 2.8x SDE, the valuation appears within typical small business acquisition ranges. However, restaurant earnings quality often requires deeper…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Residential PlumbingRevenue: $1,450,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $380,000Asking Price: $1,050,000Location: Southwest U.S. Valuation Analysis $1,050,000 ÷ $380,000 = 2.76x SDE This sits within a reasonable market range for a skilled trade service business with…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Commercial CleaningRevenue: $980,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $250,000Asking Price: $625,000Location: Midwest U.S. Valuation Analysis $625,000 ÷ $250,000 = 2.5x SDE This falls on the lower end of typical service business multiples (2.5x–3.5x), potentially reflecting…

This analysis follows the BAM Analysis Framework, evaluating Earnings Quality, Capital Structure Sustainability, Operational Risk Exposure, and Upside Potential. Deal Snapshot Industry: Residential HVACRevenue: $1,250,000Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $320,000Asking Price: $850,000Location: Southeast U.S. Valuation Multiple Asking Price ÷ SDE$850,000 ÷ $320,000 = 2.65x SDE This falls within a reasonable range for a stable service business…