In the M&A market, understanding where your target company sits on the valuation spectrum is half the battle. This analysis provides a practical roadmap for investors, founders, and acquirers, mapping valuation multiples across 11 major sectors and over 170 sub-industries. Whether you’re screening potential acquisitions, negotiating price, or setting fundraising expectations for 2026, these benchmarks …
Last Updated: February 2026 One financial valuation statistic used to compare the current market value of a company to its book value is the Price to Book Ratio (also known as Market to Book Ratio). The book value is equal to the company’s net assets and is derived from the balance sheet. In other words, …
When a company crosses the billion-dollar threshold, everything changes. The valuation methodologies that worked for Series A and Series B rounds suddenly feel inadequate. The stakeholder expectations multiply. The regulatory scrutiny intensifies. And for valuation analysts, the margin for error shrinks to near zero. At Eqvista, we built our reputation delivering accurate, audit-defensible 409A valuations …
