Miami, FL
$195,000
Miami, FL
$195,000
Georgia
$2,600,000
Minnesota
$400,000
Morristown, NJ
Cash Flow: $875,000
Alberta
Lincoln, NE
$425,000
Tucson, AZ
$1,100,000
Dallas, TX
$250,000
Boca Raton, FL
$399,999
Sterling, VA
$1,400,000
North Carolina
$4,300,001
Nevada
$10,000,000
Delaware County, PA
$219,000
Bethany Beach, DE
$27,924,000
Newport News, VA
$575,000
New York, NY
$6,500,000
Nathan Willis, Partner
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado
Serving Denver County, CO
Transworld Business Advisors of Colorado has proudly maintained its #1 status for eight consecutive years among 250+ global franchises. The Colorado Franchise has locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Aspen, and Grand Junction. The franchise is owned by Prospere Companies, a private investment firm with a portfolio of companies in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada specializing in acquiring, owning, and operating multi-faceted locations in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. Over the past 12 years, our team has completed 1,500+ deals, growing daily. As the leading business brokerage firm in Colorado, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being featured on the Inc. 5000 List five times—an accomplishment attained by only 4% of companies and featured on Financial Times Fastest Growing list. Additionally, our recognition as the Most Referred Middle Market Advisory Firm on the Axial Advisory 100 List underscores our commitment to excellence. To learn more about Transworld or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at www.tworldcolorado.com or call 720-259-5099.
Utah
$1,200,000
Augusta, ME
$903,000
Augusta, ME
$1,125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westchester County, NY
$2,650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$3,000,000
Newport News, VA
$575,000
Ohio
$140,000
Bradenton, FL
$250,000
Paso Robles, CA
$438,000
Smiths Creek, MI
$300,000
California
$1,100,000
Wisconsin
$6,000,000
Minnesota
$3,000,000
Texas
Cash Flow: $3,454,353
San Antonio, TX
$25,000
Collier County, FL
Oklahoma City, OK
$169,900
Nassau County, NY
$430,000
Bloomington, MN
$265,000
Katy, TX
$110,000
Peachtree City, GA
$200,000
Amarillo, TX
$199,500
Chuckey, TN
$475,000
Tyler, TX
$125,000
Nashville, TN
$177,000
Hudson, NY
$305,000
Great Falls, VA
$250,000
Kalamazoo, MI
$190,000
David Marlin
Marlin Group
Serving Multnomah County, OR
Specializing in Restaurant/Bar business transactions since 1981. Experienced, Thorough, Productive, Confidential
Biddeford, ME
$190,000
Surfside Beach, SC
$210,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Ohio
$580,000
Mineola, NY
$999,000
Cincinnati, OH
$399,000
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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