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Strategic Advisory Excellence Since 1984
Executive Dashboard
Strategic Outlook 2026–2028
$4,000,000
Annual Gross Revenue
25%
EBITDA Margin
$4,500,000 - $6,500,000
Valuation Range
50%
Economic Profit%
4
No. of Equity Partners
$133/hr
Avg Client Rate ($/hr)
20
Total Employees
50%
Overhead as % of Revenue
Valuation-Based Strategic Position
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Strengths
  • The firm generates $4.0 million of gross revenue with 100% of revenue from consulting, giving a buyer a fully services-based revenue profile.
  • EBOC is 50%, indicating that half of gross revenue remains after expenses before owner compensation and taxes.
  • The practice produces 30,000 billable hours, which provides clear evidence of meaningful operating scale.
  • The firm has 4 partners and 20 staff, showing a multi-partner structure with a substantial support base.
  • Revenue per partner is $1.0 million, which is a useful productivity metric for valuation analysis.
  • The practice reports 32 specialized niches, indicating a broad set of defined service areas within the firm.
Weaknesses
  • Gross revenue of $4,000,000 and revenue per partner of $1,000,000 indicate a relatively small platform, which can constrain scale and valuation multiple expansion.
  • EBOC of 50% suggests only moderate earnings conversion from revenue, limiting profitability leverage for a buyer.
  • Consulting revenue is 100%, so the firm is entirely reliant on one service line rather than a diversified mix.
  • The firm lists 32 specialized niches, which may indicate a highly fragmented service mix that can dilute focus and reduce operating efficiency.
  • With 4 partners against 20 staff, the firm appears partner-heavy, which can increase key-person reliance and limit scalability.
Opportunities
  • Expand revenue per partner from the current $1.0 million level by increasing billable volume and/or pricing, supported by 30,000 billable hours and 50% EBOC margin.
  • Leverage the 100% consulting revenue mix to deepen higher-value advisory work and reduce dependence on any single service line, which can support valuation through a more differentiated mix.
  • Monetize the 32 specialized niches by concentrating on the most scalable offerings and cross-selling adjacent services, using specialization to support premium pricing and growth.
  • Improve operating leverage by adding capacity beyond the current 20 staff and 4 partners, which could allow the firm to convert existing demand into more revenue without proportionate partner expansion.
  • Build on the relatively young partner group with a 32-year average age to support a longer growth runway and succession continuity, which can enhance buyer confidence and valuation.
Threats
  • At $4.0M of gross revenue with only 4 partners, the firm’s $1.0M revenue per partner suggests meaningful key-person dependence and limited depth at the ownership level.
  • The staffing base of 20 against 30,000 billable hours implies roughly 1,500 billable hours per staff member, which may constrain capacity, flexibility, and scalability if demand increases or turnover occurs.
  • With consulting revenue at 100% of total revenue, the firm is fully exposed to a single service line, reducing diversification of earnings streams.
  • An EBOC margin of 50% is solid but leaves limited cushion if utilization, pricing, or staffing efficiency weakens, which can pressure valuation support.
  • The presence of 32 specialized niches suggests a broad service mix that may dilute focus and make operational execution more complex relative to the firm’s size.
Enhance Profitability

May drive premium valuation, strong cash flow, and high investor demand while supporting scalable growth and resilience.

25% EBITDA margin
Operational Efficiency

You are doing a great job on leverage, continue to look for opportunities to push work down to the appropriate levels, and remember that leverage is your biggest pathway to high levels of profitability

Leverage ratio 5:1
Revenue Acceleration

Growing revenue above $5M increases base multiples from 4-5x to 5.5-7.5x, potentially adding 30-50% to firm value.

Risk Mitigation

May enhance operational capacity, diversify expertise, and strengthen continuity, but can introduce complexity in decision-making and profit sharing.
May support continuity, smoother succession planning, stronger long-term client retention, and greater capacity to adapt to growth and innovation initiatives.

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This preliminary valuation range is for discussion purposes only, based on unverified information, and is highly sensitive to assumptions. It does not constitute a formal valuation or transaction guidance and should not be relied upon by any party for decision-making purposes.