EBITDA Leakage Estimator
Quantify what your providers aren't telling you.
A directional, benchmark-driven estimate of where margin may be quietly eroding across pricing, performance, scope, and unrealized AI productivity. Use it as the starting point for a free Opportunity Snapshot.
EBITDA Leakage Estimator
See your potential value leakage range.
Directional estimate based on annual operational or vendor spend and operational complexity. Validated through a free Opportunity Snapshot.
Primary primary function or workstream
Number of vendors
Number of workstreams
Current SLA confidence
Pricing model
AI usage visibility
Estimated annual EBITDA leakage
$65K – $115K
6.5% – 11.5% of annual spend (midpoint $90K)
This estimate is directional and based on benchmark assumptions. It is not a financial audit, legal review, or guarantee of recoverable savings.
How we calculated this
- Base leakage range3.0% – 8.0%
- SLA confidence adj.0.0%
- Vendors adj.1.0%
- Workstreams adj.1.0%
- Pricing model adj.1.0%
- AI visibility adj.0.5%
- Adjusted leakage range6.5% – 11.5%
Range capped at 20% of annual operational or vendor spend.
Leakage allocation by category
- Pricing / invoice leakage$16K – $29K
- SLA / service credit leakage$13K – $23K
- Productivity / staffing leakage$16K – $29K
- Governance / scope leakage$10K – $17K
- AI / automation opportunity$10K – $17K
What the snapshot covers
A free, directional review — no data integration required.
The Opportunity Snapshot is a structured intake call plus benchmark analysis. We use it to qualify whether deeper governance work is warranted.
Performance signal
Where SLA / KPI confidence is weakest, and where service credits are likely going unrecovered.
Pricing & scope signal
Where invoice logic, pricing tiers, or scope creep are most likely eroding margin.
AI / automation signal
Where productivity benefit could be captured by the buyer rather than retained by the provider.
Validate this estimate with a WorkEquation Snapshot
Tell us about the operation you want reviewed.
We will follow up within two business days to schedule the intake call. Snapshots are free and non-binding.
- 30-minute intake call with your operations or finance lead
- Benchmark analysis using anonymized industry data
- Directional leakage range and AI opportunity flag
- Recommended next step — no obligation