multiple-calculator

Business

Calculates valuation multiples (EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, P/E) with sector adjustments

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Multiple Calculator

Overview

The Multiple Calculator skill calculates valuation multiples for comparable analysis and valuation work. It computes standard multiples with appropriate sector adjustments and supports both private transaction and public company comparables.

Capabilities

Revenue Multiples

Calculate EV/Revenue multiples
Apply growth rate adjustments
Compute ARR and NTM multiples
Handle recurring vs. non-recurring revenue

Profitability Multiples

Calculate EV/EBITDA multiples
Compute EV/EBIT and P/E ratios
Handle negative earnings appropriately
Apply margin adjustments

Sector Adjustments

Apply sector-specific premiums/discounts
Adjust for growth rate differences
Factor in margin profile differences
Consider market positioning

Multiple Analysis

Calculate median and mean multiples
Identify outliers and reasons
Track multiple trends over time
Build multiple ranges for valuation

Usage

Calculate Transaction Multiples

Input: Transaction data, financial metrics
Process: Calculate multiples, apply adjustments
Output: Multiple calculations, adjustment notes

Calculate Trading Multiples

Input: Public company data, metrics
Process: Compute trading multiples
Output: Public company multiple analysis

Apply Sector Adjustments

Input: Raw multiples, sector characteristics
Process: Apply appropriate adjustments
Output: Adjusted multiples, methodology notes

Build Multiple Range

Input: Comparable set, weighting criteria
Process: Aggregate and weight multiples
Output: Valuation multiple range, application guidance

Common Multiples

Multiple	Use Case	Typical Range (SaaS)
EV/Revenue	Growth companies	3x - 15x+
EV/ARR	Subscription businesses	5x - 20x+
EV/EBITDA	Profitable companies	10x - 25x
P/E	Public companies	15x - 50x
EV/Gross Profit	Marketplace businesses	2x - 8x

Integration Points

Comparable Analysis Process: Core multiple calculations
DCF Analysis: Terminal value multiples
Comparable Transaction Finder: Calculate found comparables
Valuation Specialist (Agent): Support valuation work

Adjustment Factors

Factor	Impact on Multiple
Growth Rate	Higher growth = higher multiple
Margin Profile	Higher margins = higher multiple
Retention (NRR)	Higher retention = higher multiple
TAM	Larger market = higher multiple
Competition	Less competition = higher multiple
Switching Costs	Higher costs = higher multiple

Best Practices

Use NTM (next twelve months) for forward multiples
Adjust for one-time items and normalization
Consider growth-adjusted multiples (EV/Revenue/Growth)
Document all adjustments clearly
Use multiple types appropriate to business stage