Sector IntelligenceLugano

VALUATION DIAGNOSTIC
Waste Management & Recycling

Specific market analysis for Waste Management & Recycling companies based in Lugano.

Pro-Forma Valuation

Market demand in Lugano for Waste Management & Recycling assets remains strong.

KEY DRIVER

"Market consolidation and efficiency."

Local Multiples (Est.)

N/Ax 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

Waste Management & Recycling Market in Lugano

Lugano — known for a robust financial sector — represents a significant market for Waste Management & Recycling 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 Waste Management & Recycling businesses range from N/Ax (statutory) to 5.0 - 8.0x (deal), reflecting a moderate arbitrage opportunity. The sector trend is rising, driven by: Market consolidation and efficiency. This positions Lugano as a notable market within the broader Services & Logistics sector.

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