Equipment, contracts, and customer diversification drive value. Larger manufacturers reach higher multiples with institutional buyers.
Manufacturing are usually valued on EBITDA, with multiples generally roughly 3x–6x EBITDA for established firms. Treat this as a starting point, not an appraisal — your actual multiple depends on size, margins, owner-dependence, customer concentration, and recent trend.
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As a general rule of thumb, manufacturing trade around roughly 3x–6x EBITDA for established firms on EBITDA, though this varies widely. Get a professional valuation for your specific business.