Chattanooga, TN
$249,000
Chattanooga, TN
$249,000

New Jersey
$425,000
Tonawanda, NY
$299,000

Worcester County, MA
$149,000
Texas
$549,000
Cleveland, OH
$487,900
Somerset County, NJ
$1,650,000
Westborough, MA
$75,000
Boston, MA
$208,900
Knoxville, OH
$384,900
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $382,000
Gta, ON
$495,000
San Diego, CA
$149,999
Minneapolis, MN
$150,000
Elgin, IL
$380,000
Marlboro, NJ
$450,000
Jack Oh
Power Realty & Investments
Serving Orange County, CA
Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.
Eugene, OR
$200,000
Philadelphia, PA
$149,900
Bucks County, PA
$40,000
Columbus, OH
$1,500,000
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Raleigh, NC
$400,000
Memphis, TN
$394,900
San Antonio, TX
$686,950
Suffolk County, NY
$109,000
Chatham County, GA
$814,999
Iowa
$995,000
Brooklyn, NY
$600,000
Clearfield County, PA
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$9,500,000
Indianapolis, CT
$148,950
Marietta, GA
$299,999
Bergen County, NJ
$600,000
Cleveland, NY
$268,900
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$299,990
Des Moines, IA
$299,990
Virginia Beach, VA
$275,000
Sandy Springs, GA
$400,000
Bentonville, AR
$116,500
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Houston, TX
$100,000
Milwaukee, WI
$39,500
Nashville, TN
$30,500
Dan Long
Cincinnati Business Brokers
Serving Hamilton County, OH
Cincinnati Business Brokers has had more successful business sales than any other Southwestern Ohio business broker. We have over 10,000 active buyers in our database that we market our businesses to, in addition to marketing our businesses on more than 10 websites. No other broker markets their businesses more confidentially and more thoroughly than we do. I have personally sold over 125 businesses and would enjoy meeting you, the seller, at my office or at your office, if you have confidential space available. I will take the time to get to know you and explain the entire process to you. I will gather your financials, review them, and give you a valuation - all of this at no charge. You are under no obligation to move forward. If you wish to move forward, there are no charges from us until you get paid at closing. We are highly motivated to sell your business at a price and to buyers that are satisfactory to you.
Sioux Falls, SD
$29,500
Rapid City, SD
$22,000
Lebanon, PA
$18,750
Broken Arrow, OK
$28,000
Kettering, OH
$35,000
Dublin, OH
$30,000
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, 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 service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. 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 range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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