Doral, FL
$250,000
Doral, FL
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$600,336
Midland County, TX
$1,000,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $316,396
Concord, NC
$135,000
Louisiana
$1,395,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$209,000
Columbus, TX
$275,000
Denver, CO
$29,000
Portland, OR
$87,000
Denver, CO
$90,000
Walton County, GA
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sarasota, FL
$2,100,000
Philadelphia, PA
$94,000
Shelby County, TN
$1,150,000
Matt Morris
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Albemarle County, VA
Transworld Business Advisors is the #1 ranked business brokerage worldwide and has been helping good people do good deals for over 40 years. We are experts in assessing the market value of a company, marketing it for sale utilizing strategic and proprietary marketing strategies that have proven successful time and time again and walking buyers hand in hand all the way through a very transparent and well defined buying process which makes our ability to get deals done land in the elite category. Our commitment to buyers, sellers, franchisors and franchisees is one of transparency, open communication and expert service all the way throughout the processes that we've developed over our many years of successful operation. The title Elite Business Broker isn't handed out lightly and you'll see the difference immediately upon contacting us! Call us now at our corporate office in Virginia Beach at 757-821-3002 or 540-737-3044 for Charlottesville,Harrisonburg and Fredericksburgto schedule a time to experience the dramatic difference an Elite Business Broker can make!!!
Oklahoma City, OK
$200,000
Minneapolis, MN
$189,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$2,150,000
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Montreal, QC
$590,000
Story County, IA
$230,000
Baltimore County, MD
$550,000
Hampton, VA
$1,500,000
Berkeley County, SC
$550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$4,700,000
Bucks County, PA
$260,000
Broward County, FL
$9,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$60,000
Washington
$500,000
Conyers, GA
$24,000
Florida
$500,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,100,000
Montana
$80,000
Pasco County, FL
$50,000
Horry County, SC
$279,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,794,000
Quincy, MA
$30,000
Seminole County, FL
$149,999
Connecticut
$5,999,500
Brevard County, FL
$79,000
Queens, NY
$899,999
Decatur, TX
$42,500
Aaron Morrow
Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors
Serving Dallas County, TX
Make Decisions with unparalleled Confidence. From retail space to undeveloped land, our brokers are extensively trained to recognize every economic opportunity and potential pitfall, ensuring that you’re matched with the property that best suits your needs.
Granbury, TX
$42,500
Weatherford, TX
$42,500
Missouri
$11,400,000
Kent County, RI
$22,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$299,989
San Antonio, NJ
$140,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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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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