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E-commerce Business Valuation Resources

Calculators, guides, and exit-prep playbooks tailored to E-commerce businesses.

What Drives E-commerce Valuations

E-commerce businesses typically trade at 2× – 5.5× trailing EBITDA (median 3.5×) across the $1M - $20M revenue revenue range. Those multiples are not fixed — they shift materially based on how the business is structured, how dependent it is on the owner, and how visible future cash flows are to a buyer. The resources below walk through the specific levers that expand or compress your number.

Market note: Aggregator demand cooled in 2024-25; 2026 multiples rebuilt around proven brand strength rather than growth alone.

Multiple expanders

  • >40% repeat customer revenue
  • Branded product portfolio
  • Diversified channel mix beyond Amazon

Multiple compressors

  • Single-channel dependency (e.g., Amazon FBA only)
  • Sub-25% gross margin
  • Inventory-heavy with poor turnover

XIT Matters calculates your valuation using FCFF (intrinsic value), FCFE (equity value), and EV/EBITDA (market comps) — then blends them weighted for your perspective as an owner. See the full methodology.