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Apparel sale multiples - $500M+ EV
Across 11 disclosed apparel transactions in the $500M+ EV range (2018-2026, from SEC EDGAR filings and verified press releases), the median sale multiple was 5.9x EBITDA and 1.11x revenue.
Updated 2026-07-09 · 11 disclosed deals · source window 2018-2026
Median multiples ($500M+ EV)
| Multiple | Median | Typical range (IQR) | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 5.9x | 3.8x-10.1x | 11 |
| EV / Revenue | 1.11x | 0.56x-1.63x | 17 |
Disclosed transactions only (SEC EDGAR + verified press releases), filed 2018-2026, n≥10 per cell. These are population medians for the size bracket - a precise figure for your business depends on margins, growth, customer concentration, and owner-dependence. Run the calculator below for that.
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What this answers
What multiple do Apparel businesses sell for ($500M+ EV)?
Across 11 disclosed apparel transactions in the $500M+ EV range (2018-2026, from SEC EDGAR filings and verified press releases), the median sale multiple was 5.9x EBITDA and 1.11x revenue. The interquartile (typical) EV/EBITDA range was 3.8x-10.1x. For a precise figure for your specific business, run the ExitValue.ai Apparel calculator.
Where does this data come from?
Publicly-disclosed M&A transactions filed with the SEC (8-K, S-4 fairness opinions) plus verified press releases. No estimated, imputed, or licensed data. Each cell requires n≥10. See https://exitvalue.ai/methodology for the full sourcing rules.
How current is this data?
Source window: 2018-2026. Refreshed weekly as new SEC filings accumulate. Last published: 2026-07-09.
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How to cite: ExitValue.ai. (2026). Apparel M&A Transactions ($500M+ EV). https://exitvalue.ai/stats/apparel-over-500m-ev-multiples
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