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VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
Printing & Graphic Arts

Specific market analysis for Printing & Graphic Arts companies based in Lausanne.

Pro-Forma Valuation

Market demand in Lausanne for Printing & Graphic Arts assets remains strong.

KEY DRIVER

"Digital displacement, packaging/label pivot opportunity, many owners seeking exit valuations."

Local Multiples (Est.)

2.5 - 3.5x Statutory

Valuation Impact by Size (DACH 2025)

Size BucketMultiple RangeImpact
Micro (< CHF 1M EBITDA)1.5x - 2.0x-33.3%
Small (CHF 1M - 2M EBITDA)2.1x - 2.8x-6.7%
Transition (CHF 2M - 5M EBITDA)2.5x - 3.4x+11.1%
Lower Mid-Market (CHF 5M - 10M EBITDA)3.5x - 4.7x+33.3%
Mid-Market (> CHF 10M EBITDA)4.4x - 6.0x+66.7%

Source: NIMBO, Dealsuite, KPMG, SECA, Practitioner Interviews // Niche Baseline: 3x

Printing & Graphic Arts Market in Lausanne

Lausanne — known for its Olympic Capital legacy — represents a significant market for Printing & Graphic Arts 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 Printing & Graphic Arts businesses range from 2.5 - 3.5x (statutory) to 3.0 - 5.0x (deal), reflecting a limited arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is Declining, driven by: Digital displacement, packaging/label pivot opportunity, many owners seeking exit valuations. This positions Lausanne as a notable market within the broader Industrial & Manufacturing sector.

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