Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Sacramento County, CA
$120,600
California
$2,195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$58,800
Los Angeles, CA
$170,000
Sacramento County, CA
$291,000
San Francisco County, CA
$249,900
Ventura County, CA
$260,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$8,000,000
Orange County, CA
$135,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Beverly Hills, CA
$200,000
California
$378,263
$1,095,000
Bloomington, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$114,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Rob Rigolfi
California Business Realty
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
California Business Realty offers a comprehensive range of services to assist business owners in successfully selling their businesses. Our team of experienced professionals helps navigate the complex process of selling a business by providing valuable expertise and confidential guidance every step of the way. California Business Realty assists buyers in identifying and purchasing their ideal businesses or franchises through a comprehensive process. Most business sales and purchases involve leased premises. Aligning the lease terms with the future plans of a business are critical to its value. Those that include the associated real estate as part of the sale require specific skills and attention. At California Business Realty, we not only negotiate leases but also facilitate the sale and purchase of buildings, land, and use easements associated with the business being sold or purchased.
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
San Diego County, CA
$38,400
Butte County, CA
$18,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Burbank, CA
$875,000
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
$200,000
San Diego County, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,650,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Redding, CA
$179,500
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Orange County, CA
$52,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
California
$1,500,000
$35,000
Beverly Hills, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Los Angeles County, CA
$43,200
Available in California
$75,000
Sacramento County, CA
$84,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,090,000
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Merced County, CA
$27,600
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Victor Buendia
Progressive Real Estates Partners
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners (PREP) is a boutique retail brokerage firm with a unique approach to leasing and selling retail properties and representing businesses looking to expand. Our emphasis on retail AND geographic focus on Southern California’s Inland Empire region has enabled us to become the most efficient and effective brokerage within the marketplace. The PREP team of retail experts has completed MORE retail transactions in the Inland Empire over the past 10 years than any other brokerage office. During this period of time, we have completed over 1,650 retail lease & sale transactions.
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
$250,000
Sacramento County, CA
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Available in California
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Fresno, CA
$300,000
Pleasanton, CA
$525,000
California
$700,000
California
$1,495,000
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$175,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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