An HVAC business in Birmingham is worth roughly 2x to 3.3x of SDE as a smaller owner-operated shop, and around 5x to 6x of EBITDA once earnings reach the $500K to $1M range, with cleaner, service-heavy companies trading higher. Birmingham's medical, commercial, and residential base supports steady HVAC demand.
The ranges
| Business size | Basis | Typical multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Small owner-operated | SDE | About 2x to 3.3x |
| $500K to $1M earnings | EBITDA | About 5x to 6x |
| Larger, service-heavy, management-run | EBITDA | 6x and up |
Typical national market ranges, not a quote on your business.
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Birmingham is Alabama's largest metro, with a deep medical sector, commercial real estate, and a large residential base. HVAC service in the Southeast heat is close to essential, which buyers like, and a company with recurring maintenance agreements and a replacement-heavy mix sits at the top of the range.
What buyers value
- Recurring maintenance agreements over one-off installs.
- Service and replacement mix over new construction.
- A trained crew that stays.
- Clean books for SBA financing.
- Strong reviews and a real brand.
Getting a real number
To move from a range to your number, normalize earnings, apply the right multiple, and adjust for risk. I do confidential valuations for owners.
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