Glossary · Reading the business
In short
This is the total value of a company, including its market capitalization, debt, and cash. It gives you a more comprehensive picture of the business's worth than just its equity.
While the purchase price focuses on equity, Total Enterprise Value helps you understand the true cost of acquiring the business, factoring in any existing debt you might assume. During valuation, your advisor will use this to compare the target business to others, giving you a better sense of its overall worth.
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.
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