Score Any Business. Understand How Attractive It Really Is.
Free business scoring tool built on industry benchmarking data. Upload investment materials to find great deals, or score your own business to understand attractiveness.
BAS Score
8.4
2,400+ deals evaluated
64 industries
Used globally by buyers and sellers
AI-Powered PDF Extraction
Upload any information memorandum and BizBuyScore automatically extracts key financials - price, revenue, earnings, and more. Review and edit before scoring.
Six-Dimension Scoring
Every deal is scored across Financial Quality, Valuation, Financing Feasibility, Industry Risk, Owner Dependency, and Earnings Trend. No black box - see every sub-score.
Instant Deal Flags
Before your score appears, BizBuyScore surfaces RED and AMBER alerts - DSCR shortfalls, overpriced multiples, owner dependency risks, and declining earnings.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Evaluating multiple listings? Compare up to three deals at once. The strongest sub-score in each dimension is highlighted green so the best deal is obvious at a glance.
The Score
What does a Business Attractiveness Score actually measure?
A Business Attractiveness Score (BAS) runs from 0 to 10. It combines six financial dimensions - each weighted by its importance to a typical SMB acquisition - into a single, easy-to-read number. Higher is better.
8 – 10
Highly Attractive
Strong financials, reasonable price, low risk. Worth serious due diligence.
6 – 8
Good Opportunity
Solid fundamentals with manageable risks. Proceed with diligence.
4 – 6
Moderate Risk
Some concerns flagged. Review sub-scores before proceeding.
< 4
High Risk
Significant red flags. Understand the risks clearly before making an offer.
Financial Quality
20%EBITDA or SDE margin vs the benchmark range for the industry
Valuation Quality
20%Acquisition multiple vs sector norms
Financing Feasibility
25%DSCR against minimum coverage threshold
Industry Risk
15%Sector stability, cyclicality, and barriers to entry
Owner Dependency
15%How reliant the business is on the current owner
Earnings Trend
5%CAGR of earnings - growth or decline signal
Industries
Built for buyers and sellers across 64 industries
BizBuyScore covers 64 industries across 9 categories - from dental practices to logistics companies. Every industry has calibrated benchmarks for margins, valuation multiples, and DSCR thresholds.
How It Works
From listing to score in four steps
Filter out bad listings fast. Upload an IM or enter numbers manually and get a full Business Attractiveness Score across six dimensions in under two minutes.
Upload or enter your deal
Drop in the information memorandum PDF or enter the key numbers manually.
AI extracts the financials
The PDF extractor reads the IM and pulls out price, revenue, earnings, and owner details. Review and edit in seconds.
Review deal flags
RED and AMBER warnings surface before your score - DSCR shortfalls, stretched multiples, owner dependency risks.
Get your BAS
See your 0–10 Business Attractiveness Score with a full breakdown across all six dimensions.
For Sellers
How It Works for Sellers
Enter your business details
Input your revenue, earnings, asking price, and industry. Takes about 90 seconds. No PDF required.
BizBuyScore benchmarks you
Your business is scored across 6 dimensions against similar businesses in your industry. You see exactly where you stand.
Know how attractive you look to buyers
Get a 0-10 attractiveness score with a full breakdown. See your strongest dimensions and where to improve before you list.
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FAQ
Common questions.
What is a Business Attractiveness Score?
A BAS is a single 0–10 score that summarises how attractive a business is for acquisition. It is calculated across six financial dimensions: Financial Quality (margin), Valuation (multiple), Financing Feasibility (DSCR), Industry Risk, Owner Dependency, and Earnings Trend. A score of 8 or above is considered Highly Attractive; below 4 flags significant concerns.
Do I need to upload a PDF?
No. PDF upload is optional - it is available on the Pro plan and auto-populates the evaluation form. Free users can enter all data manually. Manual entry takes about 90 seconds.
How are the industry benchmarks calculated?
BizBuyScore uses a database of 64 industries with calibrated benchmarks for typical EBITDA/SDE margins, acquisition multiples, and minimum Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCR). These are derived from published deal data and regularly reviewed. Pro users can see the exact benchmarks used in their scoring.
What is the free plan?
Free users get 3 full evaluations per month, manual data entry, a dashboard showing up to 5 deals, and access to the free mini-calculator with no account required. No credit card is needed to sign up.
How is this different from using a spreadsheet?
BizBuyScore does in seconds what a spreadsheet takes 20 minutes to do - and it flags deal-killers before you invest that time. It also stores your deal history, lets you compare up to three deals side by side, and uses live industry benchmarks rather than static numbers.
Can sellers use BizBuyScore?
Yes. Sellers use BizBuyScore to see exactly how their business will be evaluated by buyers before they list. Enter your business financials and get a 0-10 attractiveness score across 6 dimensions - the same dimensions buyers use. It takes less than 5 minutes and is free to try.
How does the score help me if I am selling my business?
Your score shows you where your business is strong and where buyers may push back. If your DSCR is below the financing threshold, buyers will struggle to get a loan at your asking price. If your margins are below industry average, you will face valuation pressure. Knowing this before you list gives you time to improve or adjust your price.
Is BizBuyScore free for sellers?
Yes. The core scoring tool is free. Enter your business details manually and get your full 6-dimension attractiveness score at no cost. No credit card required.
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