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ConsultingM&A Valuation Benchmarks
Median multiples, deal-size medians, named acquirers, and per-bracket multiples — based on 294real M&A transactions in the consulting space.
State of ConsultingM&A in 2026
The consulting M&A market is currently trading at a median 10.94× EBITDA (interquartile range 7.09×–14.95×) and 1.5× revenue (interquartile range 0.95×–2.83×), based on 294 disclosed transactions at a median deal size of $31.8M. The market trend is currently stable.
Recent (2018+) deals are pricing at 11.63× EBITDA — a step UP from the all-time median of 10.94×. Multiples have expanded as institutional capital has entered the space.
Active acquirers include Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd., Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., TIC Solutions, Inc., Transcat, Inc.. Recent named transactions: Englewood Lab, Inc. (2026, $160.5M, 5.5× EBITDA); Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (2025, $7,490M, 11.4× EBITDA); NV5 Global, Inc. (2025, $1,750.3M, 10.6× EBITDA).
All figures based on disclosed deals only. Source: SEC filings, EDGAR 8-K/S-4, and verified press releases (294 deals total, 112 with EBITDA, 285 with revenue). Quality grade: green.
Median multiples
| Metric | p25 | Median | p75 | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 7.09× | 10.94× | 14.95× | 112 deals |
| EV / Revenue | 0.95× | 1.5× | 2.83× | 285 deals |
| Deal size (EV) | — | $31.8M | — | 294 deals |
Recent (2018+) median: 11.63× EBITDA, 1.97× revenue. Data quality: green.
Recent named M&A deals in consulting
Most-recent disclosed transactions. Click any deal for full detail (multiples, financials, source).
Sourced from SEC filings, EDGAR 8-K/S-4, and verified press releases.
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