San Diego County, CA
$54,000
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
Houston, TX
$54,000
Virginia
$54,000
Pasco County, FL
$249,000
Philadelphia, PA
$54,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $704,845
Cherry Hill, NJ
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$150,000
Michigan
$170,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$700,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,950,000
Atlanta, GA
$99,500
Philadelphia, PA
$35,000
$5,000
Baldwin, NY
Albuquerque, NM
$339,900
Wyoming
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $345,000
David Greeley
Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Lanier
Serving Hall County, GA
In today's economy, there are more people looking to buy and sell businesses than ever before. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors of Lake Lanier are skilled professionals committed to community business success. Call us at 770-225-2910 for free guidance and advise. Our success is driven by our clients successful transitions.
Westchester County, NY
$115,000
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Harris County, TX
$485,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,084,663
Montgomery County, PA
$300,000
Hoboken, NJ
$265,000
Vandergrift, PA
$7,000
Natrona Heights, PA
$9,000
$1,183,622
Richmond, VA
Pittsburgh, PA
$32,500
Mclennan County, TX
$125,000
Kansas City, MO
$195,000
Dallas, TX
$59,000
Bexar County, TX
$134,400
Pinellas County, FL
$108,000
Little Silver, NJ
$125,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$636,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$56,400
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$1,200,000
$1,700,000
Alaska
Florida
$225,000
Columbus, OH
$199,900
Raleigh, WV
$600,000
La Mirada, CA
$80,000
Vancouver, BC
$100,000
Rochester Hills, MI
$150,000
Boca Raton, FL
$135,000
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Anthony Domagala
Transworld
Serving Norfolk County, MA
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or are personally interested in owning your own company or new franchise, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
Pompano Beach, FL
$99,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,500,000
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
Tennessee
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,476,217
Orange County, CA
$4,500,000
Grapevine, TX
$825,000
Kelowna, BC
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Horry County, SC
$7,500,000
Collier County, FL
$1,200,000
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
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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