
Throughput Metrics in M&A Due Diligence
Throughput metrics give buyers an operational truth test during M&A due diligence, revealing whether a business can actually scale beyond what the financials suggest. By analyzing cycle time, throughput rate, and work-in-process (WIP), acquirers can uncover hidden bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and inefficiencies that directly affect valuation, risk, and post-close execution. In short, strong revenue without healthy throughput is a warning sign, not a green light.












