California
$4,650,000

California
$4,650,000

La Mesa, CA
$195,000

Cambria, CA
$3,675,000

Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Oakland, CA
$563,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Campbell, CA
$289,900
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
Available in California
$50,000
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Orange County, CA
$400,000
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Santa Monica, CA
$74,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
California
$1,600,000
Livermore, CA
$349,000
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Available in California
$50,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
John Garland
John Garland Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Our niche seems to trending toward the auto-related businesses: auto body (one should close within the next 2-weeks) and auto repair (mechanic shops) businesses (we currently have two for sale and another possibly sold). We have a plating business in escrow and recently closed a laundry business.
Orange County, CA
$325,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$307,000
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
Riverside, CA
$220,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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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 Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
|
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
|
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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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:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, 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 of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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