The Crimson Bench

ProFinance · Simulator

Comparable Company Valuation

Value a business against market multiples.

Assumptions

Valuation range (low)

$8,000,000

Midpoint

$11,500,000

Valuation range (high)

$15,000,000

MethodValue
Revenue multiple$15,000,000
EBITDA multiple$8,000,000
Blended midpoint$11,500,000

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About the Comparable Company Valuation

Apply revenue and EBITDA multiples to see a valuation range — the "comps" method analysts use alongside DCF.

It's built for directional planning: change any assumption and watch the whole projection move, the way a seasoned operator pressure-tests a plan before committing capital. Everything is computed live in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.

How the Comparable Company Valuation Works

The model takes 4 assumptions and returns 3 headline metrics plus a full breakdown. Here is exactly what goes in and what comes out — no black box.

The Inputs

AssumptionExample value
Revenue$5,000,000
EBITDA$800,000
Revenue multiple3
EBITDA multiple10

Worked Example

Every figure below is produced by the live model using the example assumptions above. Change any input in the simulator to see your own numbers.

Valuation range (low)

$8,000,000

Midpoint

$11,500,000

Valuation range (high)

$15,000,000

MethodValue
Revenue multiple$15,000,000
EBITDA multiple$8,000,000
Blended midpoint$11,500,000

The Operator's Read

Comps triangulate value from what similar businesses actually trade for. The gap between the revenue and EBITDA numbers reflects how the market weighs your growth versus your profitability. Educational only.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • The model is deterministic: it projects your inputs forward with clear arithmetic, not a Monte-Carlo or probabilistic forecast. It shows one scenario at a time — run several to bracket a range.
  • Defaults are illustrative benchmarks, not your business. Replace every field with your real numbers before drawing conclusions.
  • It abstracts away taxes, financing, seasonality, and one-off events unless a field explicitly captures them. Treat the output as a directional estimate.
  • This is an educational tool, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate real decisions with a qualified professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Comparable Company Valuation calculate?

Apply revenue and EBITDA multiples to see a valuation range — the "comps" method analysts use alongside DCF. It takes 4 assumptions — Revenue, EBITDA, Revenue multiple, EBITDA multiple — and returns Valuation range (low), Midpoint, Valuation range (high), along with a full projection table you can export.

How do I use the Comparable Company Valuation?

Enter your own figures in the input fields above — Revenue, EBITDA, Revenue multiple, and the rest. The model recalculates instantly and shows the resulting Valuation range (low) and full breakdown. No sign-up needed to run it.

Is the Comparable Company Valuation free?

Yes — you can run the simulator and see the headline results for free. Toolkit Pro unlocks the full projection table, Excel/PDF export, saved scenarios, and AI analysis: $180/mo, $1,728/yr, or unlock any 3 simulators for $20.

What's the difference between this and a free calculator?

A calculator answers one question. This simulator models the full picture — multiple linked assumptions, a projection table, and scenario comparison — the way an operator would build it in a spreadsheet, but instantly.

Who built the Comparable Company Valuation?

The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. This is the self-serve version of a model they'd build inside a live engagement.

Is this financial advice?

No. The Comparable Company Valuation is an educational modeling tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate any real decision with a qualified professional.

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