Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000

San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
California
$894,000
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Ventura, CA
$405,500
Fullerton, CA
$525,000
$299,000
Bakersfield, CA
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,200,000
Castroville, CA
$125,000
Orange, CA
$150,000
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
$95,000
Marin County, CA
California
$650,000
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
San Diego County, CA
$405,000
San Diego, CA
$395,000
Available in California
$40,900
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Available in California
$60,000
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
Carlsbad, CA
$380,000
San Diego, CA
$35,000
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
California
$700,000
Yolo County, CA
$325,000
Available in California
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burney, CA
$350,000
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Santa Ana, CA
$130,000
Oakland, CA
$135,000
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Orange County, CA
$2,895,000
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Available Nationwide
$30,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, 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 of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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