How to Use EV/Sales Calculator
The EV/Sales Calculator outputs a single revenue-based valuation multiple. Enter enterprise value and revenue in the same currency, and the EV/Sales Calculator returns the multiple.
- Pick a currency.
- Enter enterprise value.
- Enter revenue — trailing or forward.
Formula & Theory — EV/Sales Calculator
The EV/Sales Calculator uses the simple ratio:
EV / Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| EV | Enterprise value |
| Revenue | Net sales over the period |
Assumptions and Limits
The EV/Sales Calculator ignores margin structure. Two companies with identical EV/Sales can have wildly different profitability.
Use Cases for EV/Sales Calculator
- SaaS valuation — common in software M&A.
- Loss-making companies — when EBITDA is negative.
- Industry comps — useful for cyclical industries.
- Cross-sector sanity check — pair with EV/EBITDA.