New York
$2,500,000
New York
$2,500,000
Texas
$180,000
Benton County, WA
$749,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$7,424,000
$525,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $404,000
California
$1,495,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $218,000
Saint George, ID
$15,000
Sarasota, FL
$4,000,000
Loveland, CO
$340,000
Aransas County, TX
$900,000
British Columbia
Colorado
$2,950,000
Lee County, FL
$275,000
Mary L Barbera
Graham Hearst Real Estate
Serving Cumberland County, NJ
Graham Hearst Real Estate is a FULL SERVICE Real Estate Agency.
Orland Park, IL
$450,000
New York
Cash Flow: $987,000
Sarasota County, FL
$499,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$750,000
Northbrook, IL
$369,000
Pinellas County, FL
$1,250,000
Pennsylvania
$16,290,000
New York
$1,375,000
Brevard County, FL
$1,300,000
Aurora, CO
$307,500
Mooresville, NC
$1,149,000
Fairfield County, CT
$395,000
Danbury, CT
$60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$4,900,000
Hernando County, FL
$1,000,000
Lubbock, TX
$185,000
Coral Springs, FL
$197,000
Murfreesboro, TN
$475,000
Great Falls, VA
$250,000
Smyrna, GA
$150,000
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Weldon Spring, MO
$225,000
Cash Flow: $1,140,238
Phoenix, AZ
$2,450,000
King County, WA
$2,100,000
Seattle, PA
$215,000
Miami, FL
$350,000
Greensboro, NC
$279,990
Bret Reinhardt
Grange Strategic Partners
Serving Boone County, IN
Grange Strategic Partners is a group of professionals with 20+ years of experience in identifying, defining and successfully transacting business. Our founder has owned and operated several businesses in sectors that include manufacturing, distribution, real estate, education, event management, business consulting and golf. This experience allows us to draw from personal experience when helping our clients define opportunities.
Cash Flow: $1,500,000
Mckinney, TX
$2,200,000
Gilbert, AZ
$4,500,000
Florida
$2,900,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$490,000
Indianapolis, IN
$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
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. |
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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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