Auto Body & Collision Repair Shop — Business Valuation Multiple
EBITDA Valuation Guide · Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Actual EBITDA multiples can vary materially based on EBITDA size, growth, recurring revenue, margins, customer concentration, owner dependence, geography and other company-specific factors.
Min
4×
Typical
6×
Max
8×
Revenue Model
Mixed
Capital Intensity
Medium
A typical multiple of 6× EBITDA reflects mid-market transactions in the $1–$50M revenue range.
Overview
Auto Body & Collision Repair Shop businesses may trade across a broad 4×–8× EBITDA range, with a typical multiple around 6×. Valuations are driven by insurer relationships, workshop utilisation, approvals and modern repair capability. Businesses with stronger recurring revenue, diversified customers, transferable teams and lower owner dependence generally attract the upper end of the range. Key risks include insurer concentration, technician shortages, capex and working-capital pressure.
Key Value Drivers
- Insurer relationships
- Workshop utilisation
- Approvals and modern repair capability
- Transferable management and operating systems
Key Risks
- Insurer concentration
- Technician shortages
- Capex and working-capital pressure
- Economic and market volatility
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Disclaimer: All multiples are indicative estimates only and are not formal valuations or investment advice. They should not be relied upon for financial decision-making without independent professional advice.