Allentown, PA
$215,900
Allentown, PA
$215,900
Middlesex County, MA
$80,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$495,000
Essex County, NJ
$1,200,000
Anchorage, AK
$700,000
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Arlington, VA
$371,900
Pennsylvania
$900,000
Bonneville County, ID
$250,000
King County, WA
$2,000,000
Tippecanoe County, IN
$620,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Montgomery County, TX
$1,200,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
Brandy Rumph
Ameri Business
Serving Lawrence County, IN
Transactions handled by Ameri-Business brokers are held confidentially by all parties. We require that a prospective buyer review and sign a non-disclosure statement outlining his responsibility in having access to a seller’s confidential information. This occurs before any detailed information concerning a specific opportunity is released. Ameri-Business Brokers is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the business sale. We understand that the public knowledge of a potential sale can affect the attitudes and actions of customers, employees, competitors, lenders, suppliers, or investors and thus the value of the company. We also want to safeguard the employment status of a potential buyer while he or she considers a very important change for their future. Each agent at Ameri-business Brokers brings an extensive training and experience to the table with each business sale they negotiate. Our professional brokers come from a variety of backgrounds, including accounting, law, banking, real estate and insurance - so no matter what business you are looking to buy or sell, you can trust that you will be in well-qualified hands. We go the extra mile to make the transaction run smooth.
Montville, CT
$175,000
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Foley, AL
$199,900
Yamhill County, OR
$160,000
Larimer County, CO
$200,000
Texas
$500,000
Silver Spring, MD
$450,000
Benton County, IA
$1,399,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$400,000
Orlando, FL
$275,000
Phoenix, AZ
$99,000
Ohio
$65,000
Rochester, NY
$49,000
Austin, TX
$300,000
Dallas, TX
$650,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Martin County, FL
$280,000
Frederick, MD
$425,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$42,000
Dallas, TX
$109,000
Indianapolis, IN
$145,000
New York County, NY
$2,450,000
Antioch, TN
$78,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,500,000
Cincinnati, OH
$162,500
Austell, GA
$425,000
Mclean County, IL
$2,950,000
Jose Carlos Perez
Miami Business Advisors
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami Business Advisors is a boutique consulting and business brokerage firm based in Miami, Florida. We provide advisory and intermediation services to mid-size and small privately held companies in the USA, Latin America, and Southern Europe. Our Focus • Curating a strong portfolio of U.S. businesses for qualified buyers. • Supporting U.S. owners in selling businesses due to retirement or changing goals. • Guiding Latin American and European buyers in acquiring U.S. companies to enter new markets or relocate. • Assisting North American clients in partnering with Latin American and European firms for international expansion. Industry Expertise We have in-depth experience in a wide range of business sectors, including: • Manufacturing • Education & Children • Building & Construction • Entertainment, Recreation & Travel • Health Care • Restaurants & Food • Service Businesses • Wholesale, Import & Distribution ... and more.
Henderson, NV
$60,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Phoenix, AZ
$600,000
Louisiana
$98,000
West Virginia
$650,000
Woodstock, GA
$150,000
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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