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You found a business you might want to buy. The financials are opaque, advisors cost thousands, and you have no idea if the deal actually pencils. BuySideMetrics gives you SDE, DSCR, valuation ranges, and lender readiness — so you know before you spend.

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Deal Analysis

Greenfield HVAC — Financial Overview

SDE

$285,000

+12% YoY

DSCR

1.8x

Above 1.25x

Adj. EBITDA

$310,000

+8% YoY

Gross Margin

58%

Industry: 45%

Revenue Trend

3-Year Historical

+18% CAGR
$420K
2023
$510K
2024
$585K
2025

Key Ratios

Latest Period

Healthy
Debt Service Coverage1.8x
Current Ratio2.4x
Gross Margin58%
Net Working Capital$85K

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

From raw financials to a clear go/no-go — in three steps.

Step 1

Upload the financials

P&L, tax returns, balance sheet — whatever the broker sent you. No reformatting required. We handle the messy stuff.

Step 2

See what the numbers actually mean

SDE, EBITDA, DSCR, valuation range — calculated automatically with every formula explained in plain English. No black box.

Step 3

Know if it's worth pursuing

Scenario modeling, debt capacity, lender readiness. Make the call with confidence — or walk away before you waste another weekend.

How it works

Six steps from “I have no idea” to “I know exactly where I stand.”

1

Upload Financials

Got a messy spreadsheet from the broker? That's fine. Drop in your CSV or XLSX — P&L, balance sheet, tax returns. We'll take it from there.

2

Map Line Items

Tell us what each line item is — revenue, owner salary, one-time expenses. Our AI suggests categories so you're not starting from scratch.

3

Review Key Metrics

SDE, EBITDA, DSCR, margins — the numbers advisors charge thousands to calculate. Every formula is shown and explained so you actually understand them.

4

Model Scenarios

What if revenue grows 5%? What if you put 20% down instead of 10%? Adjust the assumptions and compare best case, base case, and worst case.

5

Valuation & Debt Capacity

See what the business is likely worth based on real multiples. Find out how much an SBA lender would actually give you — before you apply.

6

Export & Share

Download a clean PDF or CSV you can hand to a lender, advisor, or partner. Looks like a pro put it together — because the math is solid.

Transparent pricing

Pay for what you need. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.Less than one hour of CPA time. No retainer required.

Starter

$199one-time

One deal, full analysis + exports

  • 1 deal analysis
  • Full metrics & explainability
  • 3 scenarios
  • PDF & CSV export
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Pro

$299/month

Unlimited deals, scenarios, lender intros

  • Unlimited deals & scenarios
  • Lender intro requests
  • Shareable deal links
  • Priority support

Team

$999/month

Everything in Pro + team collaboration

  • Up to 25 team members
  • Shared deal workspace
  • Role-based access
  • Dedicated support

Important Disclaimer

BuySideMetrics is a decision-support and modeling tool designed to help users analyze financial data in the context of business acquisitions. It is not a CPA audit, review, compilation, or assurance engagement of any kind. It does not constitute tax advice, legal advice, or investment advice. All outputs depend on the accuracy and completeness of user-provided inputs and assumptions. All parties should consult with qualified CPAs, attorneys, and financial advisors before making acquisition decisions.

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The deal is either worth it or it's not. Find out before you spend a dime.

Run the numbers yourself. Understand every metric. Walk into the next conversation — with a lender, a CPA, or the seller — already knowing where you stand.