Confidential Michigan Business Brokerage & Advisory
Business Valuation

What is your Michigan business actually worth?

Defensible, market-based valuations grounded in recast financials and Michigan transaction comparables.

Methodology

How we value private Michigan businesses

Our valuations begin with a thorough recasting of historical financials — normalizing owner compensation, discretionary expenses, and non-recurring items to arrive at a true picture of earnings power.

From there, we apply industry-appropriate multiples (SDE for owner-operator businesses, EBITDA for management-run companies) calibrated to recent Michigan transaction data within the same sector and size range.

The result is a valuation range a buyer, lender, and the market will support — not an aspirational number.

SDE

Seller's Discretionary Earnings, used for owner-operator businesses under ~$1M EBITDA.

EBITDA

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for management-run businesses.

Comparables

Recent Michigan transactions in the same industry, size, and revenue band.

Asset Method

Used for asset-heavy or distressed scenarios.

Use Cases

When owners request a valuation

Preparing a Sale

Establishes a defensible asking price before going to market.

Exit Planning

Benchmarks current value vs. value drivers to improve.

Partner Buyouts

Independent opinion supports fair, transactable internal transfers.

Estate & Succession

Documentation for trust, gifting, and succession planning.

Acquisition Targeting

Helps acquirers set offer ranges with discipline.

SBA & Bank Financing

Lender-ready supporting analysis for transactions.

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