Most business owners in Midwest are surprised by their valuation — often significantly. Our professional business valuation gives you a clear, defensible number based on real market data, recast financials, and current Midwest buyer appetite.
A professional business valuation is not just for sellers. Whether you're planning your exit, refinancing, bringing in a partner, planning your estate, or simply doing smart financial planning — knowing what your business is worth in today's Omaha market is foundational.
We apply the valuation methodology most appropriate for your business size, industry, and financial structure. Here are the three primary approaches used for Omaha business valuations.
SDE adds back the owner's salary, personal expenses, and non-recurring items to net income, representing the total financial benefit an owner-operator derives. This is the standard for valuing main street and small businesses in the Midwest.
Typical Multiples in Nebraska: 2.0x – 4.5x SDE depending on industry, growth, and transferability.
Most common for Omaha small businessesEBITDA removes non-cash and financing items to reflect true operating profitability. Used for businesses with management teams that run independent of the owner — the standard for lower middle market transactions in the Midwest.
Typical Multiples in Nebraska: 3.5x – 7x EBITDA depending on sector, recurring revenue, and growth trajectory.
Standard for mid-market Midwest dealsUsed when a business holds significant tangible assets — real estate, heavy equipment, inventory, or vehicles. The value is derived from the fair market value of assets minus liabilities. Common in Midwest manufacturing, trucking, construction, and agricultural businesses.
Approach: Book value adjusted for fair market value of all tangible assets, often combined with an earnings multiple for the operating component.
Common for manufacturing & constructionThese ranges reflect current Midwest market conditions. Your specific multiple will depend on growth rate, customer concentration, owner dependency, documentation quality, and competitive positioning.
| Industry | Valuation Method | Typical Multiple Range | Key Value Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Restaurants | SDE | 1.5x – 3.5x | Lease terms, concept, location, management team |
| Healthcare / Medical Practice | SDE / EBITDA | 3x – 6x | Payer mix, provider retention, patient base |
| Construction & Trades | SDE / Asset | 2x – 4x | Contracts, equipment, crew retention |
| Manufacturing | EBITDA / Asset | 3x – 6x | Recurring customers, equipment, proprietary processes |
| Professional Services | SDE / EBITDA | 2.5x – 5x | Client retention, recurring revenue, portability |
| Agriculture / Food Processing | EBITDA / Asset | 3x – 5x | Land, contracts, commodity exposure |
| Logistics & Transportation | EBITDA / Asset | 3x – 5.5x | Contracts, fleet condition, driver retention |
| Financial Services / Insurance | Revenue / EBITDA | 1.5x Rev – 5x EBITDA | Recurring premiums, AUM, advisor retention |
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