Our weekly EOS Scorecard tracks daily operational metrics like sales calls and production utilization. What specific valuation-focused metrics should we add to our Scorecard on our exit runway to prove our business is ready for a high-value transition?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

While your daily Scorecard is excellent for running the business, preparing for an exit requires you to track metrics that directly influence enterprise value. On your exit runway, you must expand your weekly Scorecard to monitor transition-focused metrics. First, track your customer concentration. No single customer should represent more than ten percent of your total revenue. If they do, your Scorecard must track this ratio weekly to show progress toward diversification. Second, measure your recurring or repeatable revenue percentage. Buyers pay a premium for predictable income, so tracking the ratio of contract-based revenue to transactional revenue is critical. Third, add operational efficiency metrics like revenue per employee and gross margin by service line. These metrics prove your scalability and show that your operations are optimized. Finally, monitor your cash conversion cycle and working capital requirements. Tracking these metrics weekly ensures you can show a buyer a consistent, multi-year history of financial discipline. By adding these valuation-focused indicators to your EOS scorecard, you ensure your leadership team remains focused on building a transferable asset, not just meeting quarterly sales goals.