United States Business Valuation

US businesses are commonly valued using EBITDA multiples, which typically range from 5-12x depending on the industry, size, and growth profile. Larger companies with stable cash flows often command higher multiples. The US market is the most liquid globally for business transactions.

Technology, healthcare, and financial services typically see the highest valuations in the US market. SaaS companies can trade at 3-8x revenue, while traditional businesses like manufacturing or retail typically trade at 5-8x EBITDA.

You will typically need 3-5 years of financial statements, tax returns, a detailed breakdown of assets and liabilities, customer concentration data, and information about key contracts and employees.

A typical US business sale takes 6-12 months from listing to closing. This includes marketing (2-3 months), due diligence (2-3 months), and closing (1-2 months). Larger transactions or those requiring regulatory approval may take longer.