Published sectors
6
Distinct sectors in the current assumption set
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Published assumption range
2–6×
Operating-profit multiples, not verified benchmarks
Rows with cited sources
0
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Verified sales dataset
—
No verified transaction dataset published
Assumption ranges by industry
Positions show operating-profit multiplier assumptions. The middle marker is a central assumption, not a measured median. These ranges do not support a valuation of a particular company.
Plumbing and electrical
2.5–4.5× · Central assumption 3.5×Illustrative assumption
Accounting and business services
3–5× · Central assumption 4×Illustrative assumption
Retail
2–4× · Central assumption 3×Illustrative assumption
Food and hospitality
2–5× · Central assumption 3.5×Illustrative assumption
IT services
3–6× · Central assumption 4.5×Illustrative assumption
Other services
2–5× · Central assumption 3.5×Illustrative assumption
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Brønnøysundregistrene
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