Why SDE Multiples Differ by Industry | Outsourcing Processing
Seller Discretionary Earnings for Small Deals Why SDE multiples differ so much by industry SDE multiples swing wildly by industry. Learn the real drivers—profitability, customer stickiness, growth margins—and how to value any deal. September 2026 8 min read By Paola...
SDE Interpretation Mistakes | Buyers Guide | OutsourcingProcessing
Seller Discretionary Earnings for Small Deals Common mistakes buyers make interpreting a seller SDE calculation Buyers often misread SDE calculations—missing add-backs, double-counting adjustments, or accepting seller math at face value. Learn what to verify....
SDE Calculation for Sub-$5M Revenue | Outsourcing Processing
Seller Discretionary Earnings for Small Deals How SDE is calculated for a business under $5M in revenue Exact methodology for calculating SDE in small business acquisitions under $5M revenue, with worked examples and common add-backs for buyers. September 2026 9 min...
SDE vs EBITDA: Which Metric Fits Your Deal | OP
Seller Discretionary Earnings for Small Deals SDE vs EBITDA — which metric actually applies to your deal size SDE vs EBITDA: Learn which earnings metric applies to your deal size and how to calculate normalized earnings for M&A. September 2026 8 min read By Paola...