Business Services
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In the Business Services sector, the average EBITDA multiple recorded since the beginning of the year is 11.1x, which represents a 1.4% increase compared to 2025. Sign up for free to unlock financial data on each deal including Enterprise Value and transaction multiples (xRevenue, xEBITDA, xEBIT).
Market Valuation Trends in Business Services
Average xEBITDA
Database
221 Deals Indexed in Business Services
Deals
| Date | Target | Acquirer | Sector | Rev | EV | xEBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/2023 | CHARAH SOLUTIONS UNITED STATES | SER CAPITAL PARTNERS | TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 07/2023 | TRANSPORTS MARZAT FRANCE | 2L LOGISTICS | Freight Transport | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 07/2023 | DIMOTRANS FRANCE | CREDIT MUTUEL EQUITY | Freight Transport | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 06/2023 | ECF GROUP FRANCE | PAI PARTNERS | Hospitality Supplies | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 05/2023 | WASCO NETHERLANDS | REXEL | Equipment Distribution | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 04/2023 | PIRTEK EUROPE UNITED KINGDOM | FRANCHISE BRANDS | Other Works | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 02/2023 | LM TRANS FRET FRANCE | GROUPE MALHERBE | Freight Transport | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 01/2023 | TERMALOC FRANCE | SOLOMAT LOCATION | Equipment Rental | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 12/2022 | AKIEM FRANCE | CDPQ - CAISSE DE DEPOT ET PLACEMENT DU QUEBEC | Equipment Rental | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 11/2022 | GROUPE CAILLE FRANCE | GROUPE BERNARDI | Freight Transport | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 09/2022 | NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS (NTS) UNITED STATES | ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY | TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 09/2022 | GLOBAL PALLETS AND PACKAGING SERVICES GPS FRANCE | MML CAPITAL | Logistics | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 07/2022 | SOFRANEL FRANCE | LOXAM | Equipment Rental | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 07/2022 | ARTEIXO MAQUINARIA SPAIN | LOXAM | Equipment Rental | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
| 06/2022 | GO-AHEAD GROUP UNITED KINGDOM | GLOBALVIA | Passenger Transport | XX.X | XXX | X.Xx |
What does the Business Services M&A sector cover?
On mynth, the Business Services M&A sector is structured across 5 major verticals with Facility Management, Industrial Services, Professional Services, Transport & Logistics, and B2B Specialized Distribution, covering 19 sub-sectors and 23 granular industry tags. This taxonomy mirrors how M&A professionals actually segment the market, enabling precise peer group construction and sector-specific EV/EBITDA benchmarking across European Small & Mid-Cap transactions.
What is the average EV/EBITDA multiple for Business Services transactions in 2026?
mynth tracks 221+ verified Business Services M&A transactions with an average EV/EBITDA of 11.1x for the year 2026. Our Business Services vertical provides deep granular data across the entire value chain of the Business Services industries. We track valuation multiples and transaction financials for a wide range of sub-industries, including HVAC, Electrical, Landscaping, Industrial Cleaning, Security & Guarding, Call Centers, Document Management, Contract Catering & FM Food, Welding & Piping Services and Equipment Rental. Whether you are looking for benchmarks in niche Business Services segments or broad market trends, mynth centralizes deal flow intelligence that covers specialized mid-market players and large-scale industrial consolidators across Europe. Our database is specifically designed to help analysts identify EBITDA multiples and Revenue trends within these highly regulated and capital-intensive sectors.
Who are the most active acquirers in European Business Services market?
According to mynth's community-contributed database of European Business Services transactions over the last 5 years, 54.5% of deals were driven by Private Equity firms while 45.5% were led by strategic acquirers. Among the most active buyers tracked on mynth: Ardian, a private equity firm based in France, with 8 transactions, Kiloutou, a strategic player based in France, with 6 deals, Loxam, a strategic player based in France, with 6 operations, Andera Partners, a private equity firm based in France, with 4 acquisitions, Astorg, a private equity firm based in France, with 4 transactions. This breakdown reflects the consolidation dynamics of the European Business Services mid-market, where strategic buyers and private equity firms continuously compete for market share and specialized assets.
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