How does GradeThisDeal score a business acquisition?

It produces a 0-100 composite from four dimensions — Valuation, Financial health, Market-specific risk and Qualitative — then maps it to a verdict band (Strong Buy, Favourable, Conditional, Caution or Pass). Scoring is calibrated to each market's real rules.

Is GradeThisDeal free?

Yes. On-screen analysis — the score, valuation range, financing math and risk flags — is free and unlimited with no sign-up. Only downloading the branded PDF deal-memo requires signing in.

Which markets are supported?

Singapore and the United States are fully calibrated against primary sources. Other markets run as labelled light-touch placeholders until they are verified — figures are never fabricated.

What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?

SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) adds the owner's salary and discretionary expenses back to profit and is used for smaller owner-operated businesses; EBITDA excludes owner compensation and suits larger businesses with a management team. GradeThisDeal lets you choose the basis and adjusts the valuation band accordingly.

Is GradeThisDeal financial advice?

No. It is a screening tool only, not financial or legal advice. Reference figures are calibrated to a stated date; verify against primary sources before relying on any result.

CAR HAULING (US) · ASK $1.30M · GRADED 65 — FAVOURABLESAAS (FLIPPA) · ASK 1.4× PROFIT · GRADED 77 — FAVOURABLEUS SMB MEDIAN SALE $350K · 2.7× AVG MULTIPLE (Q1 2026)SG OWNER-OPERATED SMEs · ~1.5–4× SDE BY SECTORSAAS RESALE 2.5–4.5× PROFIT (FLIPPA 2026)SG STRESS-TEST RATE 4% · TDSR CAP 55%VERDICTS: ≥78 STRONG BUY · 65 FAVOURABLE · <35 PASS

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Frequently asked questions

How does GradeThisDeal score a business acquisition?: It produces a 0-100 composite from four dimensions — Valuation, Financial health, Market-specific risk and Qualitative — then maps it to a verdict band (Strong Buy, Favourable, Conditional, Caution or Pass). Scoring is calibrated to each market's real rules.
Is GradeThisDeal free?: Yes. On-screen analysis — the score, valuation range, financing math and risk flags — is free and unlimited with no sign-up. Only downloading the branded PDF deal-memo requires signing in.
Which markets are supported?: Singapore and the United States are fully calibrated against primary sources. Other markets run as labelled light-touch placeholders until they are verified — figures are never fabricated.
What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?: SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) adds the owner's salary and discretionary expenses back to profit and is used for smaller owner-operated businesses; EBITDA excludes owner compensation and suits larger businesses with a management team. GradeThisDeal lets you choose the basis and adjusts the valuation band accordingly.
Is GradeThisDeal financial advice?: No. It is a screening tool only, not financial or legal advice. Reference figures are calibrated to a stated date; verify against primary sources before relying on any result.