Public multiples are shortcuts for estimating what a company might be worth, based on how similar publicly listed companies are valued.
In the Public Multiples table, you can easily search and filter by different criteria to find the benchmarks most relevant to you. You can look up companies by name, explore by themes or verticals (markets), and even discover similar companies. You can also narrow results by geography to focus on specific regions, and filter by financials such as revenue or enterprise value. This flexible search engine makes it simple to navigate the data points that matter most to your analysis.
Why Multiples Matter
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For startups: They give you a quick benchmark to see how investors might think about your value compared to big, listed players.
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For corporates: They help in M&A or strategy discussions — what’s a “fair” price to pay or compete with?
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For investors: Multiples are a common language when comparing companies across industries.
Think of them as a way to keep everyone “on the same page” when talking valuation.
The Most Common Multiples
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EV/Revenue (Enterprise Value ÷ Revenue):
Great for fast-growing startups (like SaaS). If the multiple is 5x, the company is valued at 5 times its yearly revenue. -
EV/EBITDA (Enterprise Value ÷ Operating Profits):
Often used for more mature businesses with steady earnings. -
Stock Price (Price ÷ Net Earnings):
Common in the stock market — how much investors pay for each $1 of profit.
Each industry leans toward different multiples. For example, SaaS = EV/Revenue, while manufacturing might lean more on EV/EBITDA.
Where Our Data Comes From
We pull our public multiples from multiples.vc, a platform that tracks these benchmarks across sectors and regions. This way, you can trust you’re working with fresh and relevant numbers.
Quick Takeaway
Public multiples = a fast way to compare and benchmark company valuations.
They don’t tell the whole story, but they’re one of the most useful starting points when thinking about valuation.