Aliso Viejo, CA
$199,000
Aliso Viejo, CA
$199,000

Sacramento County, CA
$98,400

Pine Grove, CA
$510,000

Sacramento County, CA
$103,200
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $836,000
Butte County, CA
$14,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Merced County, CA
$27,600
Available Nationwide
$45,000
Alameda County, CA
$690,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$780,000
$274,500
California
California
$525,000
Fresno County, CA
$700,000
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.
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Ventura County, CA
$44,400
San Diego County, CA
$58,125
Contra Costa County, CA
$699,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$700,000
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
Oakland, CA
Placer County, CA
$14,000
Alameda County, CA
$479,900
San Diego County, CA
$24,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$105,600
Orange County, CA
$47,400
Orange County, CA
$16,800
Riverside County, CA
$30,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $520,000
Alameda County, CA
$21,600
$975,000
Fresno, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$79,200
Los Angeles County, CA
$184,200
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Riverside County, CA
$96,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$48,000
San Diego County, CA
$120,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$216,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Erik Wiese
Wiese & Associates
Serving San Diego County, CA
Since graduating from Harvard in 1989, Wiese & Associates has been providing outstanding commercial real estate brokerage and management services. We also specialize in business sales with a current emphasis on gas stations, car washes and convenience stores.
Los Angeles County, CA
$150,000
El Dorado Hills, CA
$9,500
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
The landscaping industry is extremely competitive. It encompasses everything from simply mowing and edging lawns to creating gardens and building retaining walls. Companies in this industry range from small family-run operations to large-scale multimillion-dollar companies.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a landscaping business in California, it is important to understand how these businesses perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To help you get started, we have aggregated listing data from landscaping companies for sale in California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating landscaping businesses for sale and help guide business owners looking to sell their own business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
30 |
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Median Asking Price |
$368,750 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$809,600 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$147,830 |
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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 Landscaping Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.46 |
1.91 |
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Median |
0.70 |
2.76 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.86 |
3.53 |
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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:
Landscaping, Lawn Care, & Yard Service Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a landscaping business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a landscaping business in California is approximately $368,750.
How much do landscaping company owners earn?
Landscaping businesses vary in sales volume, but California owners report median annual sales of $809,600 annual owner earnings of $147,830. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a landscaping business?
Valuing a landscaping business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, 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 landscaping industry typically range from 0.46 to 0.86, with the median at 0.70. Earnings multiples range from 1.19 to 3.53, with the median at 2.76. These values suggest the average landscaping company in California may sell for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.76 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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