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VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
E-commerce & Online Retail

Specific market analysis for E-commerce & Online Retail companies based in Lausanne.

Pro-Forma Valuation

Market demand in Lausanne for E-commerce & Online Retail assets remains strong.

KEY DRIVER

"Digitec Galaxus ecosystem, high Swiss purchasing power, cross-border logistics complexity as moat."

Local Multiples (Est.)

4.0 - 6.0x Statutory

Valuation Impact by Size (DACH 2025)

Size BucketMultiple RangeImpact
Micro (< CHF 1M EBITDA)2.5x - 3.4x-33.3%
Small (CHF 1M - 2M EBITDA)3.5x - 4.7x-6.7%
Transition (CHF 2M - 5M EBITDA)4.3x - 5.8x+11.1%
Lower Mid-Market (CHF 5M - 10M EBITDA)5.8x - 7.8x+33.3%
Mid-Market (> CHF 10M EBITDA)7.3x - 9.9x+66.7%

Source: NIMBO, Dealsuite, KPMG, SECA, Practitioner Interviews // Niche Baseline: 5x

E-commerce & Online Retail Market in Lausanne

Lausanne — known for its Olympic Capital legacy — represents a significant market for E-commerce & Online Retail companies in Switzerland. The local business environment is shaped by the canton's economic profile, offering distinct opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this niche.

Current EBITDA multiples for E-commerce & Online Retail businesses range from 4.0 - 6.0x (statutory) to 5.0 - 8.0x (deal), reflecting a moderate arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is stable, driven by: Digitec Galaxus ecosystem, high Swiss purchasing power, cross-border logistics complexity as moat. This positions Lausanne as a notable market within the broader Technology & Software sector.

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