The IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Q3 2024 highlights put the median multiple for a business valued at $5 million to $50 million at 4.5x EBITDA, down from 6.5x in Q3 2023. Businesses under $2 million showed median multiples of 2.0x to 2.9x seller's discretionary earnings. Among sellers, 48 percent on Main Street and 38 percent in the lower middle market were holding a decision until after the election.
Owners comparing a sale by deal size can read the Q3 2024 median multiples and the share of sellers and buyers who waited on the election. Advisors can use the same bands in a pricing conversation.
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