King County, WA
The business is a leading provider of high-precision programmable delay line instruments, specializing in technologies that enable variable-length signal paths for high-frequency electronic signals....
King County, WA
The business is a leading provider of high-precision programmable delay line instruments, specializing in technologies that enable variable-length signal paths for high-frequency electronic signals....
$950,000
Cash Flow: $425,026
Apopka, FL
Our main customer has been distributing our products in major theme parks for over 30 years. Our frames are made with 100% domestically sourced materials. Our company has long standing relationships...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $72,000
Shelby County, TN
Sports and Hobby Store - A Collector's Paradise This thriving sports merchandise and trading card business has been serving Shelby County, Tennessee for over 30 years, building a loyal customer base...
$550,000
Tavares, FL
NEW SeaRey LLC I am handling the sale and inventory of the former USA Progressive Aerodyne inc Tavares Fl which was in business for 30 years and produced the (SeaRey Amphibious Aircraft) in kit and...
$950,000
Houston, TX
This business can be expanded very fast in the same year. This is a residual operation which means basically we get paid while we sleep. I have developed a turn-key operation that has sanitizer kiosk...
$49,500
Cash Flow: $275,000
Miami Beach, FL
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT CONTACT SELLER DIRECTLY Strictly confidential. Unauthorized contact with the seller, their associates, or directly visiting the property to inquire about the sale is strictly...
$13,000,000
Orange County, CA
Wheeler Optical Lab is a well-established optical business with both wholesale and retail operations, serving the vision care industry through multiple revenue channels. Wholesale Division: The...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $102,000
Cook, WA
We are a creative, U.S.-based hat company specializing in a diverse range of hand-crafted headwear styles. Our core markets include outdoor families and individuals, retailers across the U.S., and...
$85,000
Cash Flow: $20,729
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Valdese, NC
The work of starting and establishing a company are all ready done. All you need to do is maintain equipment and take care of all the customers. This company is in position to allow new owners to make...
$800,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Darby, PA
This company presents a unique opportunity to acquire reputable and well-established cabinetry and custom stone countertop fabrication and installation business. For over 25 years, this family-owned...
$2,000,000
Wisconsin
The business performs a variety of repairs for diesel trucks as well as manufacturing and selling parts for diesel engines. More details will be provided to qualified buyers after signing an NDA....
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $1,182,974
Palm Beach County, FL
Located in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida, this car lot business presents an exceptional opportunity for ownership. Established for 4 years and under current ownership for 3 years, the business...
$250,000
Jackson County, MS
***MOTIVATED SELLER - MAKE A REASONABLE OFFER*** !!!Turn key business with recurring clients with multiple revenue stream opportunities!! This is truly a business in a box ready for the next owner....
$45,000
$112,990
Suffolk County, MA
Miami-Dade County, FL
With over 38 years of industry expertise, this business is a trusted name in high-end stone fabrication and installation across South Florida. Specializing in marble, granite, porcelain, quartzite,...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $152,787
Lee County, FL
This Business is a dynamic company specializing in creating all types of signs, with a strong focus on vehicle wraps that transform any car, truck, or van into a moving advertisement. But our...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $205,634
Michael Steinberg
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving Suffolk County, NY
Hedgestone Business Advisors is a full-service firm specializing in real estate, business brokering, mergers, and acquisitions. We recognize opportunities long before any of our competitors, enabling us to speed up the transaction process and better advise our clients. Our clients are the reason we are in business, and we always remember that we would not exist without them. Our service is always customized and sharply focused on the specific needs of every client. We succeed only when you do.
Fort Bend County, TX
This business, which opened its doors in 2021 has established a reputation for excellence in printing, customer service, and virtual mail services. The business remains a trusted partner for small...
$125,000
Cash Flow: $50,997
Ramsey County, MN
The center has been a staple of the community for nearly 20 years, generating name recognition and a loyal business following. The diverse range of product offerings will allow a new owner to take the...
$150,000
Scranton, PA
This business has built a great reputation in the community since they have been in business. There is a great team in place to help any new owner as they are taking over the business. The current...
$150,000
Davis County, UT
This business, which opened its doors in 2008 has established a reputation for excellence in printing, customer service, and virtual mail services. The business remains a trusted partner for small...
$120,000
Gatlinburg, TN
ESTABLISHED CULINARY EXPERIENCE & TREATS SHOP - GATLINBURG, TN Prime opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey culinary business in one of America's most visited tourist destinations. This unique...
$270,000
Cook County, IL
This business provides comprehensive sign and graphics solutions to local businesses, leveraging established brand recognition and a proven business model. The company has built a solid customer base...
$360,000
Cash Flow: $91,318
Orange County, CA
Established Sign & Graphics Business for Sale - Turnkey Sign Shop in High-Growth Orange County Market Turn-key opportunity to own a successful sign-making franchise in the heart of South Orange...
$55,000
Florida
Great opportunity for an investor to acquire a direct-to-consumer eCommerce business operating in the high-growth women’s athleisure market. Founded in 2017, the brand has built a strong reputation...
$150,000
$54,990
New York County, NY
Minnesota
This established custom manufacturer has been serving industrial clients for over 40 years. The company offers a broad range of services including design, machining, fabrication, and light assembly....
$1,275,000
Cash Flow: $434,775
Massachusetts
Based near Boston, Massachusetts, this custom millwork fabricator designs and installs high-end interior construction solutions for biotech, healthcare, education, and other commercial sectors. A...
$6,850,000
San Francisco, CA
Small Cafe with limited cooking. Has Beer and Wine. Must See!...
$39,500
Palm Beach County, FL
Rare opportunity to acquire South Florida's premiere custom closet designer and manufacturer. 25 year history of creating custom luxury cabinetry for estate homes and commercial properties, using...
$4,500,000
Cash Flow: $418,368
Florida
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a well-established, niche sporting goods manufacturing business that specializes in custom-made, high-quality gear primarily used in outdoor recreational...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $170,090
Florida
New to market, this Florida based metal products fabrication company has been serving clients across Florida, and around the globe, for over 55 years. Customers include commercial contractors, major...
$7,000,000
Cash Flow: $1,439,937
Miami-Dade County, FL
Take the reins of one of the longest-standing and most respected sign shops in Miami! This highly profitable business has built a rock-solid reputation, with a steady stream of repeat and referral...
$399,000
Cash Flow: $153,009
Dallas, TX
This brand new Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Company has the necessary licenses in place including Medicare (Clean PTAN number Zero Billing) and are active and in good standing. The company is fully...
$175,000
Montana
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, nationally recognized coffee roasting company with an attached retail café, strong local brand recognition, and diverse revenue streams. Located in...
$745,000
Cash Flow: $210,942
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Concord, NH
Family owned and operated, NRL utilizes referrals and longtime relationships with Construction Managers, General Contractors, commercial clients and residential clients for business. NRL has built its...
$2,000,000
$590,000
Broward County, FL
Neosho County, KS
Established in 1997, the Company has been servicing southeast Kansas for 28 years. Specializing in B2B customers, the Company enjoys a diverse reoccurring customer base. The Company provides a wide...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $235,000
Fishers, IN
Magazines can be purchased individually or as a bundle - save money and take advantage of economies of scale by purchasing all 3! Avon: $650,000 Brownsburg: $400,000 Plainfield: $450,000 Be a part of...
$1,500,000
Alberta
This Central Alberta-based, ISO 9001-2015 certified machine shop provides high-precision machining services tailored to a range of industrial clients. With over 20 years of operational history, the...
$880,000
Cash Flow: $317,500
Logan County, OH
A rare opportunity to acquire a legacy business with deep community roots. This well-known building supply retailer has been family-owned and operated for over 61 years, earning the trust of...
$2,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established on-site shredding service has been serving both commercial and residential clients throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties since 2007. The owner is retiring and relocating,...
$245,000
Cash Flow: $75,000
Las Vegas, NV
Bring an offer! This is a one-stop shop for a diverse array of signs and advertising solutions. This successful sign company designs, fabricates, and installs a broad spectrum of high-quality exterior...
$120,000
Cash Flow: $71,087
Hamilton County, OH
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-standing custom printing studio known for its quality craftsmanship and strong community presence. Specializing in custom apparel, promotional products,...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
REAL ESTATE REPRESENTED BY: JIM THARP REALTY Frank Nunziata Licensed Broker: # 2009003735 Thriving Multi-Generational Candy Manufacturer & Retailer | Real Estate Included | High Margins Step into...
$1,574,900
Cash Flow: $386,721
Frank Haverkamp J.D.
Sunbelt Business Advisors, Inc.
Serving Douglas County, NE
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Nebraska is a good match for you. As part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, we are a vital partner, successfully guiding you through your business sale or acquisition process. We know that helping clients sell or buy a business is really all about solving the problems that will arise. Sunbelt of Nebraska is the best choice to serve as a key component to your team of trusted advisors. The team can assist you in positioning your company for sale with an emphasis on confidentiality. As the largest business brokerage in Nebraska, we have listed and sold hundreds of businesses over the last ten years, outperforming all competitors combined. Our team of professionals has one of the highest closing percentages in the business brokerage industry. Simply speaking, our team successfully closes pending deals more often. The sale or acquisition of a business is a complicated matter and without the proper guidance, many deals hit obstacles that often cannot be overcome. We know that selling or purchasing a company is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions you will make, so let our team of specialists assist you in this critical process. We can bring forward key considerations so that, in cooperation with you, we are able to arrive at a proper valuation for your company. Our significant knowledge and expertise allows us to arrive at the most appropriate asking price for your business. In addition, it is important that you are able to continue to run your business on a daily basis rather than to become overwhelmed by a potential sale. The Sunbelt team can attend to the business of marketing your unique business while you concentrate on protecting profits. Knowledge and understanding are critical stepping stones to a smooth and successful sale. Our team is completely comfortable with all aspects of the buying or and selling process.
Cincinnati, OH
This construction business has existed since 1964, and the current owner has owned it for 30 years. He is involved in the business in the General Manager role and is very comfortable with it running...
$299,900
Cash Flow: $119,225
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
This highly reputable, well-established family-run business is a trusted name in sweets manufacturing. Known for its high-quality cakes, pastries, cookies, and pies, this business serves both...
$2,100,000
Cash Flow: $401,893
$149,000
Riverside County, CA
New York
This is a unique opportunity to acquire a highly reputable and long-established commercial glazing contractor and wholesale glass supplier located in Central New York. Originally founded in 1940, this...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $627,100
Reno, NV
Well known and well established, award winning specialized automotive and HD truck repair facility for sale. This shop specializes in chassis related repairs and parts sales. Strong commercial and...
$2,000,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Stafford, TX
Well established retail store specializing in the sale and installation of auto & truck electronic equipment including stereos, speakers & amplifiers. They also sell auto & truck wheels & tires, and...
$375,000
Gardena, CA
Reason for Sale: Owner Retirement Business Description: Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational turnkey aerospace CNC machine shop. This business is perfectly positioned for immediate...
$174,999
Nashville, TN
Rare opportunity to acquire a booming business with dozens of long-standing customers, including commercial franchises with multiple locations that solely work with seller for their signage needs. For...
$650,000
Cash Flow: $203,808
Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to acquire an FDA-approved food manufacturing facility for sale with established eCommerce sales and high retail potential? This turnkey opportunity offers a fully operational food...
$400,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
Queens, NY
This beloved neighborhood bakery, nestled in a bustling strip mall with high foot traffic, has been serving the community for over 20 years. Known for its top-quality cookies and cakes made fresh...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $9,099
Companies that "make something" are always in demand, and U.S. manufacturing is growing, despite the decades long march towards offshore production. Some of the most popular categories include:
The manufacturing sector is resilient, and less affected by broader market trends. Asking prices and valuations have been steady through the pandemic years and continually command an average valuation multiple of 3 times seller earnings.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a manufacturing business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of manufacturing businesses, and surface key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,194 |
Median Asking Price |
$628,317 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$939,301 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$213,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Manufacturing Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.50 |
2.40 |
Median |
0.75 |
3.12 |
Upper Quartile |
1.10 |
4.23 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Manufacturing Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a manufacturing business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a manufacturing business is $628,317.
How much do manufacturing business owners earn?
Manufacturing business owners report median annual sales of $939,301 and annual owner earnings of $213,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a manufacturing business?
Valuing a manufacturing business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. 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 among manufacturing businesses listed for sale range from 0.50 to 1.10, with the median at 0.75. Earnings multiples range from 2.40 to 4.23, with the median at 3.12. These values suggest a typical manufacturing business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 3.12 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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