Palm Desert, CA
Established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All...

Palm Desert, CA
Established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All...
$295,000
Cash Flow: $196,402

Los Angeles County, CA
$310,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000

Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
Fresno County, CA
$520,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $294,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,900,000
Visalia, CA
$990,000
San Diego County, CA
$170,000
San Francisco County, CA
$2,600,000
Available in California
$50,000
Malibu, CA
$250,000
Newport Beach, CA
$54,000
$100,000
Simi Valley, CA
Torrance, CA
$1,200,000
Alameda County, CA
$16,000,000
Alan Stahl
Future In Site Realty
Serving Ventura County, CA
Alan Stahl has worked in the investment world for more than 50 years. He started his career running one of the most successful municipal and government bond firms over the course of 30 years, after which, in 1992, he founded Future In-Site Realty Associates, Inc. This company became a cornerstone for developing and leasing more than 75 preschools, as well as nearly 2,500 multi family units, and senior-housing projects. Since 1992, Alan has been recognized as one of the most knowledgeable brokers in the child care industry. He personally owned and operated two PreSchools over 18 years, and managed to develop, buy, sell, lease and renegotiate more than 40 child care leases for clients such as Kindercare, Tutor Time, The Learning Experience, and boutique Montessori preschools.
Temecula, CA
$6,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$250,000
Huntington Beach, CA
$475,000
Palo Alto, CA
$3,500,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Available in California
$75,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$350,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $363,000
$1,675,000
El Cerrito, CA
Murrieta, CA
$700,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,500
Galt, CA
$60,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Fresno County, CA
$350,000
Santa Clara, CA
$74,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,280,000
Available in California
$100,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,087,000
Riverside, CA
$329,900
$750,000
San Francisco, CA
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,728,000
Orange County, CA
$894,000
Available in California
$200,000
California
$525,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $350,000
Brea, CA
$635,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Susanville, CA
$1,024,000
Ventura County, CA
$650,000
Mani Kadir
Business Team (BTI)
Serving San Mateo County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
Shasta County, CA
$1,250,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $531,000
$1,200,000
California
Sacramento, CA
$300,000
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
California
$4,000,000
San Diego, CA
$329,900
California
$1,150,000
Orange County, CA
$380,000
Palm Desert, CA
$224,888
Sacramento County, CA
$1,275,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$449,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$750,000
Available in California
$150,000
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 in California, 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 from California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide a basis 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 |
165 |
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Median Asking Price |
$837,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,700,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$340,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.00 |
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Median |
0.49 |
2.88 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.65 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Construction Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in California is approximately $837,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
These businesses vary in construction volume, but California construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,700,000 and annual owner earnings of $340,000. 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 California building and construction industry typically range from 0.35 to 0.82, with the median at 0.49. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.65, with the median at 2.88. These values suggest the average construction company in California may sell for around 0.49 times its annual revenue, and 2.88 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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