Methodology · Raw JSON · Last updated 2026-05-08
Food Manufacturing M&A Multiples — $500M+ EV
Median, p25, and p75 EV/EBITDA and EV/Revenue multiples from publicly- disclosed acquisitions in this size bracket, 2018-2026.
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| Metric | p25 | Median | p75 | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV/EBITDA | 11.6x | 14.8x | 17.2x | 15 |
| EV/Revenue | 1x | 2.8x | 3.5x | 19 |
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What this answers
What is the median EV/EBITDA multiple for a Food Manufacturing acquisition in the $500M+ EV bracket?
14.8x EV/EBITDA, based on n=15 disclosed transactions (2018-2026). The interquartile range is 11.6x-17.2x.
What is the median EV/Revenue multiple for a Food Manufacturing acquisition in the $500M+ EV bracket?
2.8x EV/Revenue, based on n=19 disclosed transactions (2018-2026). The interquartile range is 1x-3.5x.
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 to publish. 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: 2026-05-08.
How to cite: ExitValue.ai. (2026). Food Manufacturing M&A Multiples ($500M+ EV). https://exitvalue.ai/stats/food-manufacturing-over-500m-ev-multiples
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