Kern County, CA
$500,000

Kern County, CA
$500,000
Columbia, AL
$198,990
Wichita, KS
$278,000

Sarasota County, FL
$2,500,000
Hawaii County, HI
$620,000
Missouri
$1,095,000
Memphis, TN
$1,100,000
Minnesota
$100,000
South Carolina
$2,350,000
Barnstable County, MA
$420,000
Indiana
$4,100,000
Washington
$225,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $195,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,600,000
Stamford, CT
$140,000
Brannon Poe
Poe Group Advisors
Serving Charleston County, SC
Poe Group Advisors is the premier accounting practice intermediary firm in the accounting industry. With practices located throughout the U.S. and Canada, our company is known for our seamless process as well as our efficient and diligent approach to facilitating the buying and selling of CPA firms. Armed with a passion for people and unmatched expertise, our team of experts has a deep knowledge of accounting industry and an intense focus on maximizing value or minimizing risk.
Westchester County, NY
$850,000
Worcester County, MA
$149,000
Texas
$549,000
Wake County, NC
$975,000
Cook County, IL
$1,500,000
Boston, MA
$208,900
Cleveland, OH
$224,900
Kansas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $989,789
Elgin, IL
$380,000
Volusia County, FL
$695,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $528,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$3,200,000
Mississippi
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,068,000
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $151,000
Rockland County, NY
$495,000
Louisiana
$1,100,000
Indianapolis, CT
$148,950
Marietta, GA
$299,999
Bergen County, NJ
$600,000
Oklahoma
$7,500,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $377,000
Bentonville, AR
$116,500
Lombard, IL
$399,000
Bucks County, PA
$350,000
Newark, DE
$690,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $167,000
Hartford, CT
$334,900
Michael Wilmore
Capital Area Business Brokerage
Serving Loudoun County, VA
Memphis, KY
$208,900
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $877,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Providence County, RI
$5,499,000
Charleston County, SC
$600,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Washington
$525,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
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Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, 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 in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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