REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000

California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000

California
$995,000
Chico, CA
$20,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25,000
Orange County, CA
$2,000,000
Cathedral City, CA
$59,900
Glendale, CA
$105,000
El Dorado Hills, CA
$10,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
California
$600,000
Irvine, CA
$550,000
Robert Wellman
BusinessWise Brokers & Consultants
Serving El Dorado County, CA
As an independent business brokerage firm, our focus is dedicated to providing you the best outcome possible. Whether you are selling a business, buying a business, leasing commercial property or buying commercial property, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is a good one. What makes this firm different you may ask? Principal broker, Robert Wellman, has built and sold firms throughout his career. As a former accountant, Chief Financial Officer, and business owner of both service and retail businesses, he can relate on many levels to the experiences you may be facing. Having worked in mergers and acquisitions for a number of years, his proven experience is invaluable. Finally, your success is our success. We work primarily on a referral basis and count on referrals to grow. We greatly appreciate the trust and referrals we have received since starting the firm in 2013.
Orange County, CA
$99,900
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Available Nationwide
$350,000
Garden Grove, CA
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Paramount, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$800,000
Los Angeles, CA
$160,000
Highland Park, CA
$115,000
Paradise, CA
$1,200,000
Chino, CA
$195,000
Available Nationwide
$45,000
Pacific Palisades, CA
$29,000,000
Vista, CA
$1,800,000
Compton, CA
$4,100,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
California
$7,543,000
California
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
$950,000
Sonora, CA
$4,250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,980,000
Gregory DiCristina
Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Riverside County, CA
Started in 2004 and focused exclusively on business sales since 2006 Chase Group Business Brokers, Inc. has offices in two Southern California counties to best serve business owner and buyer needs from San Diego to Los Angeles and in between.
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,950,000
Upper Lake, CA
$520,000
Not Disclosed
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Not Disclosed
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 |
|
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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