Healthcare M&A valuation multiples
Lower-middle-market healthcare companies have sold for a median 8.8× trailing EBITDA. The middle half of the 24 sourced transactions fall between 6.1× and 11.5×; data as of October 2026.
- Median EV/EBITDA
- 8.8×
- Middle half
- 6.1× – 11.5×
- Median EV/Revenue
- 1.5×
- Transactions
- 24
Quartiles
| Measure | p25 – median – p75 | n |
|---|---|---|
| EV/EBITDA | 6.1× – 8.8× – 11.5× | 24 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.1× – 1.5× – 2.6× | 21 |
Trailing multiples of enterprise value, targets at or below $25M of EBITDA, sourced transactions only, deals from 2012–2026. The database tracks 241 sourced healthcare transactions at every size; only those that disclose a multiple and fall in the band are counted here. Figures from fewer than 8 transactions are withheld.
By niche
Peer groups inside the sector with enough disclosed deals to publish. A niche can overlap the sector’s other groups.
| Niche | EV/EBITDA p25 – median – p75 | n |
|---|---|---|
| Medical devices and diagnostics | 4.5× – 8.5× – 9.0× | 9 |
By company size
Smaller companies usually trade at lower multiples. Where both halves of the band have enough deals, they are shown separately. Why multiples differ by size.
| Size band | EV/EBITDA p25 – median – p75 | n |
|---|---|---|
| Targets with EBITDA up to $5M | 4.5× – 6.9× – 9.5× | 12 |
| Targets with EBITDA of $5M to $25M | 8.8× – 9.9× – 12.2× | 12 |
Recent transactions in the sample
The most recent disclosed deals behind the figures above, each linked to its source.
| Target | Acquirer | Year | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Fluorocarbon, Inc. | UFP Technologies, Inc. | 2024 | 11.5× |
| Marble Medical, Inc. | UFP Technologies, Inc. | 2024 | 4.5× |
| AJR Enterprises, LLC | UFP Technologies, Inc. | 2024 | 6.0× |
| Pulse Technologies, Inc. | Integer Holdings Corporation | 2024 | 12.7× |
| Viewgol, LLC | CPSI (TruBridge, Inc.) | 2023 | 8.0× |
| DAS Medical Holdings, LLC | UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPT) | 2021 | 8.5× |
| VRI (VRI Intermediate Holdings, LLC) | ModivCare Inc. | 2021 | 15.0× |
| Irving Burton Associates, LLC (IBA) | DLH Holdings Corp. | 2020 | 7.8× |
| MedPartners HIM | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. | 2018 | 9.8× |
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This valuation guidance is an educational estimate generated from publicly sourced comparable-transaction data and standard methodologies. It is not an appraisal, a fairness opinion, or investment, legal, or tax advice, and it does not predict the price any buyer will pay. Actual outcomes depend on diligence, market conditions, and negotiation. Consult your own advisors before making decisions.
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This page updates as deals are added. The fixed 2026-Q4 snapshot recorded a median of 8.9× for Healthcare (n=26) and will not change. Cite the 2026-Q4 snapshot.
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