Add-backs are legitimate personal or one-time expenses run through the business. They're added back to show true earning power.
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Total Add-Backs—
Adjusted EBITDA—
Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)—
SDE = Adjusted EBITDA + Owner's Salary. Used as the base for the SDE Multiple valuation method.
1× Poor2.5× Average5× Excellent
DCF projects the business's free cash flow over 5 years, then discounts it back to today's value. More conservative for uncertain businesses.
Projected revenue growth for next 5 years
Long-term steady-state growth (≈ inflation)
Required return — higher for riskier businesses
Net cash flow margin on revenue
5-Year PV of Cash Flows—
DCF Enterprise Value—
Asset-based value = Total Assets − Total Liabilities. Useful as a floor valuation, especially for asset-heavy businesses.
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Total Assets—
Net Asset Value—
📊 Live Valuation Range
Low
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Mid (Recommended)
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High
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SDE Multiple (2.0× SDE)—
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)—
Asset-Based (NAV)—
SDE
DCF
NAV
* Indicative valuations only. Actual deal value depends on negotiation, due diligence, and market conditions. Consult a business broker or accountant before transacting.
Finance This Business
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Monthly Repayment—
Total Repayment—
Total Interest Cost—
Down Payment—
Principal (financed)—
Estimates only. Actual rates vary by lender and credit profile. All amounts in KES.
