M&A InsightsE-commerce / DTC

    E-commerce / DTC

    Valuation guides, buyer landscapes, and exit strategies for e-commerce and DTC brand owners.

    Market Snapshot

    3.0x – 6.0x

    Profit Multiple (SDE)

    4.0x

    Average Multiple

    2–5 months

    Time to Close

    Strong

    Buyer Demand

    Key Facts

    Brand-owned DTC businesses with strong customer loyalty command the highest multiples (5-6x+).

    Multi-channel sellers (Shopify + Amazon + wholesale) receive significant premiums over single-channel stores.

    Email list size and engagement directly correlate with valuation, owned audiences are a moat.

    Subscription/recurring revenue models (subscription boxes, auto-ship) trade at 1-2x premium over one-time purchase models.

    Traffic diversification is critical, stores dependent on a single ad platform (Meta, Google) are discounted.

    Guides & Resources

    Everything you need to understand this market, whether you're buying, selling, or advising.

    How to Sell Your E-commerce Business in 2026

    15 min

    What your store is worth, who buys e-commerce brands, and the step-by-step process.

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    E-commerce Valuation Guide

    12 min

    SDE calculation, brand strength, customer LTV, traffic sources, and what drives your multiple.

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    How to Prepare Your E-commerce Business for Sale

    12 min

    Pre-sale checklist: ad accounts, SOPs, traffic diversification, email list, and margin optimization.

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    Whether you're buying, selling, or just exploring, we can help.