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NZ business value calculator and explorer

Explore business value.
Test the assumptions.

Enter two starting inputs. See an illustrative range, understand what drives it and choose whether to discuss the assumptions. No sign-up; this is not an appraisal.

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Work stays in this tab. Nothing is sent to Rodara.

Your starting calculation.

Earnings after a market cost for the owner's work. Enter a full amount, such as 450,000.

Help me work out an earnings starting point

Start with reported EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation), after any owner pay already expensed. Replace that pay once with the full market cost of the owner’s work. Ask your accountant to check every input and adjustment.

Use the same financial period for all figures.

Only pay included as an expense in the EBITDA above. Enter 0 if none.

Full cost of replacing the owner's work. Enter 0 only if no replacement is needed.

Costs already expensed above, without duplicating owner pay.

Income included above that is not expected to recur.

Using the tool

How to use this NZ business value calculator

Enter maintainable earnings after a market cost for the owner’s work. The calculator multiplies that figure by an assumed band; you can compare your own earnings and multiple assumptions. The starting bands are Rodara assumptions, not current sector medians or a buyer’s offer.

What does the result leave out?

Cash, debt, stock, working capital, property, costs and tax need separate consideration. A loss-making or unusual business may need another method. Read how NZ business value is assessed and how earnings adjustments are documented. For your actual accounts and preparation questions, explore the Sale-Readiness Review.