Glossary · Reading the business
In short
These are recent sales data for similar businesses, used to estimate a target business's value. Buyers use them to check if the asking price aligns with what similar businesses actually sold for.
Lenders often require an independent appraisal that heavily relies on market comparables. You should examine these comps yourself during due diligence to ensure they are truly comparable in size, industry, and location.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
Pressure-test the numbers before you make an offer
Send us the asking price and the seller's cash flow — we'll show whether the deal services SBA debt and where the add-backs are likely to hold up.
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