What's Your Trade Business Worth?
Australian trade businesses sell on a multiple of what they earn for their owner — not just revenue. Enter four things and get an instant valuation range. 60 seconds, no sign-up. Updated 7 September 2026.
📊 Business Value Calculator
Four quick inputs. Your valuation range appears instantly — no email required.
How the Calculator Works
Trade businesses aren't valued on revenue — they're valued on Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE), which is roughly revenue × net margin (trades run 12–18%). A buyer then applies a multiple to that SDE.
The multiple is where systemisation pays off. A paper-based, owner-dependent business sells for 1.2–1.8× SDE. A business running on integrated software with predictable recurring revenue can command 2.0–3.0×. That's the difference between selling for $250K and selling for $600K — on the same revenue.
Tip: your "recurring revenue" input matters more than most owners think. A business with 25%+ recurring revenue attracts a genuine multiple premium, because buyers pay for predictable income.