California
$650,000

California
$650,000

California
$650,000

Texas
$1,400,000

Sharpsburg, PA
$675,000
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Utah
$650,000
Abilene, TX
$895,000
$120,000
Dallas County, TX
$5,000,000
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$30,000
Utah County, UT
$258,500
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
Oxnard, CA
Arlington County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,010,000
Oregon
$270,000
Randy Shurbet
isellrestaurantsandbars.com
Serving Baldwin County, AL
We bring buyers and sellers together in the search to sell or purchase a restaurant or bar. We have over twenty-five years of experience in the industry as an owner, supplier, consultant and financial adviser. OUR MISSION IS TO DELIVER SUCCESS. isellrestaurantsandbars.com is a comprehensive Restaurant/Bar Brokerage representing all aspects of the Buyer/Seller process. ISRAB works diligently to provide our clients with an accurate valuation of their business to maximize the outcome of the sale or purchase. We take a proactive approach for our clients through our extensive database and unique advertising opportunities to assure success in the attainment of our clients goal in selling or purchasing of a restaurant or bar. We guarantee full confidentiality in the process and only release financial information after receiving a signed non-disclosure agreement and completing a full due diligence of the prospective person of interest, and all information is password protected. Our dedication to success and professionalism has allowed us to become the premier Restaurant/Bar broker in our region. Put our power to work by calling 800-407-1335.
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Florida
$750,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,370,408
Available Nationwide
$250,000
$900,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
$1,150,000
Houston, TX
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
Tampa, FL
$3,700,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Texas
$8,000,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$150,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $523,000
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
$400,000
Cook County, IL
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Utah
$450,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
William Russell
Capitol Business Consultants
Serving Fort Bend County, TX
Capitol Business Consultants is an accredited business brokerage company representing buyers and sellers of established businesses. Capitol has the experience, ability and network necessary to confidentially market businesses. William Russell was one of the first member of Texas Association of Busienss Brokers (TABB) and attended the first annual convention that was held in Houston in 1984.
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
Maryland
$2,299,000
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
North Carolina
$199,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$60,000
Maine
$125,000
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Plymouth County, MA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Texas
$625,000
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Florida
$2,950,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$75,000
Security companies offer a range of services, safeguarding businesses, individuals, and property. Security companies provide both armed and unarmed guards, protecting offices, residential buildings, and events. Additionally, they deliver technological solutions, including surveillance camera installations, window and door monitoring systems, and alarm systems, to proactively detect and discourage intrusions. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, ranging from small-scale personal security to large-scale organizational defense.
If you are looking to buy or sell a security business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of security businesses listed for sale. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
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Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a security business?
The median asking price for a security company is approximately $642,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do security business owners earn?
On average, security business owners report median annual sales of $642,403 and annual owner earnings of $243,072. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a security company?
Valuing a security business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Security company revenue/sales multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with the median at 0.96. Earnings multiples range from 2.17 to 3.92, with the median at 2.70. These values suggest a typical security business will sell for around 0.96 times its annual revenue, and 2.7 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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