Palm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
Palm Desert, CA
For nearly forty years, this firm has been the go-to provider of evaporative cooling systems in the Coachella Valley by offering unparalleled sales, installation, and service. As the owner prepares...
$224,888
Cash Flow: $162,000
California
With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the fabrication and installation of countertops and vertical surfaces for both commercial and residential applications. Renowned for its...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $714,876
Sherman Oaks, CA
Opportunity Description: This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an esteemed HVAC company renowned for its excellence in the industry. The business seeks a visionary owner who can propel it to...
$3,334,050
Cash Flow: $950,000
San Diego County, CA
A well-established custom glass and mirror company specializes in creating custom glass enclosures, mirrors, and glass guardrails. Its clientele primarily consists of general contractors, tile...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $315,423
Riverside County, CA
Opportunity to own a reputable and well-established general contracting business in the Inland Empire that has been thriving for over 25 years. This business has an experienced team of over 25...
$6,900,000
Cash Flow: $1,405,795
California
Absentee Owner Concrete Polishing, Water Proofing and Coating Company - SC2172 Financial Information Asking Price: $849,000 Cash Flow: $316,390 Gross Revenue: $2,406,911 Down Payment: $636,750...
$849,000
Cash Flow: $316,390
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Roseville, CA
$599,000
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Available in California
$35,000
Palm Springs, CA
$1,725,000
San Francisco County, CA
$575,000
$250,000
Santa Clara County, CA
San Diego, CA
$2,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$899,900
Brett Sargent
Sunbelt of Sacramento
Serving Sacramento County, CA
The Sacramento Sunbelt Team of Brokers has decades of combined business experience. Selling your business or buying a new one is easier when using a professional. Sunbelt’s Small Business Brokers will do all the footwork so you can save your time for more important matters. We will evaluate businesses and keep you on track. Give our team a call today to get started with selling your business or purchasing one. About Sunbelt Of Sacramento Sunbelt Of Sacramento is part of the Sunbelt Network, the world’s largest business brokerage operation. As part of a successful franchise company with over 30 years of experience in the business brokerage industry, Sunbelt Of Sacramento has the expertise to guide you through the business buying and selling process. Selling a Business When selling a business, it is vital that you use a professional that is experienced in selling businesses. Our Sunbelt Of Sacramento office will do a complete evaluation of your business so that you can be sure that your asking price reasonably reflects your business’ value. Sunbelt will work with you to sell your business confidentially and quickly. Buying a Business The Business Brokers at Sunbelt do all of the time-consuming searching for profitable opportunities for you and protect your interests when buying a business. Our brokers are able to quickly evaluate a Sacramento business to make sure you are obtaining a business with a fair market price and that there is still growth potential.
Covina, CA
$300,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$3,950,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,250,000
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,800,000
Northridge, CA
$495,000
$975,000
Alameda County, CA
California
$699,000
Orange County, CA
$150,000
Dana Point, CA
$575,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
San Clemente, CA
$600,000
$700,000
Redwood City, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
$150,000
Santa Ana, CA
$5,600,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Poway, CA
$65,000
Plumas County, CA
$530,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$1,150,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Diego, CA
$259,000
Angélica Torres
Transworld Business Advisors of Downey
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Stanton, CA
$1,900,000
$450,000
Camarillo, CA
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,910,000
Sonoma County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $336,153
Available Nationwide
$75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lassen County, CA
$1,300,000
California
$599,000
California
$599,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,072,251
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Laguna Niguel, CA
$450,000
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Orange County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,130,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $271,000
Available in California
$50,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
165 |
Median Asking Price |
$837,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,700,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$340,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.00 |
Median |
0.49 |
2.88 |
Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.65 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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