Increasing EBITDA margin to 25-30% could increase firm value by 25-40%.
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
Growing revenue above $5M increases base multiples from 4-5x to 5.5-7.5x, potentially adding 30-50% to firm value.
May enhance operational capacity, diversify expertise, and strengthen continuity, but can introduce complexity in decision-making and profit sharing.
Reducing average partner age below 60 or having a clear succession plan can add 0.5-1.0x to your multiple, increasing value by 15-25%.
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.