Spain
$2,200,000

Spain
$2,200,000

Dallas, TX
$3,450,000

Omaha, NE
$715,000

North Carolina
$750,000
Monroe County, PA
$330,000
New York
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Philadelphia, PA
$600,000
Allentown, PA
$215,900
Hollywood, FL
$600,000
Worcester County, MA
$199,999
Arlington, VA
$371,900
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $301,000
Bonneville County, ID
$250,000
King County, WA
$2,000,000
King County, WA
$1,200,000
Decatur, TX
$725,000
William Ilgenfritz
Murphy Business of Pa
Serving Butler County, PA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) office provides beneficial connections in Pittsburgh, Cranberry, Mars, North Hills area, South Hills, West area and Beaver. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection
Dallas, TX
$825,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$650,000
Larimer County, CO
$200,000
Horry County, SC
$95,000
Arkansas
$2,300,000
Dallas, TX
$109,000
California
$799,000
Rochester, NY
$9,900,000
Broward County, FL
$219,000
Orange County, FL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $495,000
Henderson, NV
$60,000
Florida
$1,830,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Columbia, SC
$368,000
Texas
$1,700,000
Mohave County, AZ
$2,950,000
Westchester County, NY
$299,900
Canada
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $585,269
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$2,400,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$415,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,500,000
Oklahoma
$950,000
North Carolina
$2,000,000
$2,750,000
New York County, NY
$8,000,000
Arizona
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,339,440
Bergen County, NJ
$950,000
Porter County, IN
$1,750,000
Gregg Tobin
Gateway Business Sales
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Gateway Business Sales (GBS) team of professionals and advisors have over 75 years combined experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and have successfully closed 600 + transactions in a wide range of industries. GBS has secure affiliations with investment banking firms and business advisory groups, which broadens our offerings to include mergers, acquisitions, and related consulting services for privately held companies. GBS has intermediaries that serve businesses with an enterprise value from $1 million to $20 million and have advisors and team members with experience and a track record of selling companies valued above $20 million. Our performance and results show this is more than rhetoric, as 75% of our engagements come from referrals from satisfied clients, CPA’s, Attorney’s, Financial Advisors, and Investment Bankers. GBS will develop a customized sales and marketing strategy to drive optimal results. While each client and business may be unique, we utilize our resources and experience to create demand for your business.
Mecklenburg County, NC
$225,000
North Carolina
$375,000
Frederick County, VA
$1,800,000
Bridgeview, IL
$499,000
Seminole County, FL
$65,000
New Jersey
$355,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
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Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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