Houston, TX
$309,000
Houston, TX
$309,000
Duval County, FL
$275,000
Fayetteville, NC
$95,000
Albuquerque, NM
$100,000
Columbia, SC
$195,000
Denver, CO
$199,000
Naples, FL
$200,000
Ann Arbor, MI
$100,000
Orange County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
West Berlin, NJ
$500,000
Somerset County, PA
$2,100,000
Alabama
Worcester County, MA
$499,000
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$1,950,000
California
Cash Flow: $271,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
Grand Rapids, MI
$300,000
Warren County, NJ
$1,200,000
Colorado
$79,000
Dayton, MD
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Springfield, IL
$550,000
Texas
$960,000
Tyler, TX
$555,000
Waco, TX
$740,000
$125,000
Cleveland, OH
Beaumont, TX
$575,000
Corpus Christi, TX
$810,000
El Paso, TX
$920,000
Prince George's County, MD
$2,900,000
Dare County, NC
$225,000
Vancouver Island, BC
$2,850,000
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Broward County, FL
$599,000
Prince William County, VA
$1,100,000
$575,000
Shelby County, KY
California
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Carteret County, NC
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton County, AR
$1,700,000
Fredericton, NB
$799,000
Ohio
$650,000
Kansas
$4,500,000
Fairfield County, CT
$1,320,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,100,000
Ron Matheson
WebsiteClosers.com
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Please visit our website to learn more about us, watch our videos, review our articles, and see the portfolio of businesses we have recently sold.
Tampa, FL
$1,150,000
Peoria, IL
$799,000
$118,000
St. Louis Park, MN
Naples, FL
$96,000
New Jersey
$2,090,000
$2,750,000
Clay County, FL
$475,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$2,700,000
Louisville, KY
$840,000
Kansas
$1,500,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
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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