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EBITDA vs. SDE: Which Metric Will Buyers Use? | Blackland Advisors

by: Chapman SymePublished on: 04/10/2026

Sophisticated buyers use EBITDA, not SDE. Learn the difference, why it matters for your company, and how the metric your buyer chooses shapes your valuation.

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What is EBITDA? | Blackland Advisors

by: Chapman SymePublished on: 03/30/2026

EBITDA is the metric every serious buyer uses to value your business — but most sellers don't know how it's truly calculated. This complete guide covers add-backs, owner compensation, depreciation, and what buyers actually look for.

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