Georgia
$6,500,000
Georgia
$6,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Bend, IN
$1,075,000
San Francisco County, CA
Cash Flow: $710,150
New York
Cash Flow: $2,770,408
Idaho
$699,000
Oregon
$945,000
Sarasota, FL
$850,000
$4,970,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$2,495,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,750,000
Plymouth, IN
$580,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,513,000
Allentown, CT
$215,000
Castle Rock, CO
$875,000
Rob Amerine
The FBB Group, Ltd.
Serving El Paso County, CO
The FBB Group, Ltd., deals exclusively with the sale of privately owned businesses located primarily in the Rocky Mountain Region. Established in 1982 by Ronald V. Chernak, CBI, M&AMI, Fellow of the IBBA, the firm is one of Colorado's largest and most successful brokerage companies representing privately owned businesses. The FBB Group has completed over 1,000 business sales covering a wide variety of industries. The FBB Group offers professional assistance at every phase of the business sale transaction, including: valuation, preparation of a detailed business presentation package, development of a sound marketing strategy, pre-screening of potential purchasers, negotiating the structure of the transaction, and interfacing with accountants, attorneys, and bankers during the closing process.
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
La Grange, IL
$799,999
Virginia
$650,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Florida
$2,600,000
Kingfisher County, OK
$2,400,000
Windermere, FL
$750,000
Maryland
$3,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$3,350,000
Manatee County, FL
Cash Flow: $464,000
Florida
$1,635,000
Akron, OH
Cash Flow: $262,000
Lake County, IN
Texas
$2,500,000
Ventura County, CA
$350,000
New Jersey
$2,399,999
Pierce County, WA
$175,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$490,000
$1,200,000
Skagit County, WA
$1,750,000
Montgomery County, MD
$215,000
Georgia
$1,100,000
Burke County, NC
$1,800,000
$15,000,000
Mansfield, TX
$180,000
Cleveland, OH
$483,000
Don Smith
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Jefferson County, AL
Don Smith is a Professional Business Broker and President of Sunbelt Business Advisors in Birmingham, Alabama. Don is committed to a work ethic focusing on integrity and professionalism to achieve your ultimate goal of either selling an established business or purchasing a business to meet your specific requirements. After 25 years in the corporate world Don opened the Sunbelt Office in 2001. Since then Don and the Sunbelt team have managed the sale of hundreds of companies from very small businesses to companies with revenue in the millions. Don has provided Business Broker and merger and acquisition adviser services to privately held business throughout the state of Alabama. Don holds a Real Estate license in the State of Alabama. A graduate of The University of Alabama Birmingham, Don’s business career has spanned 40 years and includes starting and building a successful distribution company, as well as extensive experience in the mergers and acquisition field. Don and all of the Sunbelt Team are committed to helping you reach your goals, whether you’re selling or buying; “We are here to help.” Associates- Full staff of Brokers with experience in all areas including construction, distribution, manufacturing, business services and retail. Our associates include a Licensed Real Estate Broker and a Certified Public Accountant.
Greensboro, NC
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
El Paso County, CO
Cash Flow: $16,000
North Carolina
$3,100,000
Martin County, FL
$649,999
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Minnesota
$690,000
Electricians and mechanical contractors are critical in the commercial, residential, and industrial construction sectors. These businesses install, repair, and maintain the systems that bring power and mechanical services to buildings. Most contractors in this space listed on BizBuySell focus on electrical service in residential and commercial settings. Fewer serve industrial and municipal customers.
If you’re looking to buy or sell an electrical or mechanical contracting business, 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 to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide a basis for evaluating these businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
215 |
Median Asking Price |
$929,545 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,601,026 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$328,339 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Electrical and Mechanical Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.42 |
2.11 |
Median |
0.58 |
3.01 |
Upper Quartile |
0.85 |
3.61 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Electrical & Mechanical Contractor Business Valuation: Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy an electrical or mechanical contractor business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for an electrical/mechanical contractor is approximately $929,545.
How much do electrical/mechanical contractor company owners earn?
These businesses vary in construction volume, but electrical/mechanical contractor owners report median annual sales of $1,601,026 and annual owner earnings of $328,339. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value an electrical/mechanical contractor business?
Valuing an electrical/mechanical contracting 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 electrical/mechanical contractor space typically range from 0.42 to 0.85, with the median at 0.58. Earnings multiples range from 2.11 to 3.61, with the median at 3.01. These values suggest the average electrical & mechanical contractor business may sell for around 0.58 times its annual revenue, and 3.01 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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