Lake County, IL
This well-established sign manufacturing business presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with a loyal customer base developed over 15 years of successful operation....
Lake County, IL
This well-established sign manufacturing business presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey operation with a loyal customer base developed over 15 years of successful operation....
$250,000
Riverside, CA
Owner Financing Available for the Right Buyer! This state-of-the-art, 24,000 sq. ft. bottling facility offers a turnkey solution for private-label beverage and liquid product production. The plant is...
$1,100,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established and profitable B2B service provider located in San Luis Obispo County. The business is widely recognized for its exceptional reputation...
$160,000
Southwestern Ontario, ON
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women? Here’s an incredible opportunity to own a well-established, trusted retail business specializing in products for breast cancer...
$340,000
Cash Flow: $115,138
Union County, NC
Niche Trailer Manufacturer catering to Entertainment Industry and Tailgaters This 2 year old company is in search of an operating/equity partner. The owner lives overseas and is in need of a hands-on...
$3,000,000
Las Vegas, NV
This company collects products, inspects, cleans, and refurbishes armory industry products for resale. It offers great margins and includes custom machinery and equipment built specifically for this...
$599,000
Cash Flow: $158,969
Missoula, MT
Bentonite - is a very soft plastic-like clay consisting predominantly of montmorillonite, a fine particle-sized hydrous aluminum silicate and member of the smectite group. Most bentonites are formed...
Cash Flow: $8,594
Texas
This business has been active for 45 years with an excellent reputation for turning out quality work, owned by a husband and wife team. Buyers often use for recognitions, awards, farewells (several...
$85,000
Indianapolis, IN
Reputable and well-established Large Format print company with a strong base of B2B clients. SpeedPro Indy also works with marketing agencies, many commercial real estate companies, schools &...
$475,000
Cash Flow: $192,190
Vancouver, BC
This premium craft cannabis cultivation and processing company is a recognized leader on Canada’s West Coast, specializing in the production of high-quality organic cannabis products. With advanced...
$1,500,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Broward County, FL
This is a great opportunity to take over a highly regarded Broward County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses....
$180,000
Lorain County, OH
Leading print, marketing & promo provider in Lorain County. This is a great business to own for families, partnerships and sole proprietors. This center provides print, mail marketing, design and...
$75,000
New Jersey
IDEAL BUYER IS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY Established in 1997, this Vertically Integrated Manufacturer of Paperboard and Framed Products has developed into one of the top organizations within this niche...
$1,100,000
Cash Flow: $328,416
$499,000
North Providence, RI
Washington, DC
Incredible opportunity to own a highly regarded Asian restaurant in the heart of Adams Morgan, DC—a vibrant, multicultural dining hub with heavy foot traffic and strong demand for diverse cuisine....
$280,000
Cash Flow: $140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vermont
This long-standing architectural stonework business is well-known and respected in the industry. Over the past 5 years, the business has generated an average cash flow to its owner of $300,000....
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $165,000
Matt Morris
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Albemarle County, VA
Transworld Business Advisors is the #1 ranked business brokerage worldwide and has been helping good people do good deals for over 40 years. We are experts in assessing the market value of a company, marketing it for sale utilizing strategic and proprietary marketing strategies that have proven successful time and time again and walking buyers hand in hand all the way through a very transparent and well defined buying process which makes our ability to get deals done land in the elite category. Our commitment to buyers, sellers, franchisors and franchisees is one of transparency, open communication and expert service all the way throughout the processes that we've developed over our many years of successful operation. The title Elite Business Broker isn't handed out lightly and you'll see the difference immediately upon contacting us! Call us now at our corporate office in Virginia Beach at 757-821-3002 or 540-737-3044 for Charlottesville,Harrisonburg and Fredericksburgto schedule a time to experience the dramatic difference an Elite Business Broker can make!!!
Atlanta, GA
The current owners, a husband-and-wife team, are ready to retire! This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-established alterations business with a loyal, long-standing...
$299,000
Cash Flow: $201,123
Wisconsin
This Custom Metal Fabricating Business has a long history of providing quality products and exceeding customer expectations. They can offer the level of service that many larger competitors can't...
$345,000
Cash Flow: $160,000
Madison County, IL
This thriving glasswork business, established in 1983, boasts a legacy of over 40 years of consistent performance and growth. Specializing in custom shower glass, table tops, mirrors, auto glass...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $154,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
Founded in 2010, this leading scrap recycling and rail car dismantling business operates from three expansive facilities, including an 18-acre property. Uniquely positioned, the business owns 3.4...
Cash Flow: $1,800,000
Oceanside, CA
In 2018, the distillery proudly produced its first barrel of Bourbon, marking the inception of a legacy of excellence in the spirits industry. Since then, the business has become synonymous with...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $1,594
Oregon
Established sign company specializing in signs, banners, decals and custom printing....
$199,000
Cash Flow: $77,911
Butler County, OH
Take over an established print, marketing & design center. The business has a solid reputation in the community and many long term repeat clients. There are multiple revenue streams, normal business...
$99,000
Henrico County, VA
Located in Central Virginia, this locally-owned and operated sign design and production company has been the go-to provider for decades. Renowned for its fair pricing and specialty work that no one...
$150,000
Cash Flow: $50,000
$2,000,000
West Covina, CA
Illinois
This 25 year old business manufactures and installs hard rock materials such as granite, marble, limestone, quartz and other semi precious materials for customers that include banks, exchanges, other...
$899,000
Cash Flow: $208,898
Essex County, NJ
-Overview- This is a fantastic opportunity to buy a well established B2B print, promotional, large format and marketing business in Essex County. With a solid foundation and a robust client base, this...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $95,000
Maricopa County, AZ
Established machining business specializing in plastics, steel, copper, stainless, aluminum, and other specialized materials. Business supplies CAD designs, prototypes, solid modeling, CAD/CAM...
$195,000
Cash Flow: $65,000
Rockingham County, NH
This is a great opportunity to buy an established B2B service provider in Rockingham County. The business provides print, marketing and design solutions. No experience is necessary. Full training and...
$150,000
Cincinnati, OH
Located in a thriving medical hub, this orthotic and prosthetic clinic offers recession-resistant stability fueled by consistent physician referrals. Designed for semi-absentee ownership, it requires...
$307,900
Cash Flow: $189,448
San Bernardino County, CA
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-performing Mediterranean restaurant franchise in Southern California's dynamic market. This turnkey operation combines authentic cuisine with modern...
$850,000
West Palm Beach, FL
A well-established sign and graphics company, located in West Palm Beach, offers a comprehensive range of services to meet all signage and graphic needs. With a focus on providing a complete service...
$249,900
Cash Flow: $132,252
Athens, OH
This is a great opportunity to take over a highly regarded business in Athens County w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local...
$229,000
Cash Flow: $113,000
Montgomery County, AL
No experience is needed to operate this business. This opportunity can be a great fit for a corporate professional, family, or individual looking to improve their income. This is an extremely rare...
$850,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Palm Beach County, FL
Since 1993, the Company has specialized in providing custom metal products and services, including but not limited to, the fabrication of gates, doors, railings, and more, using a wide variety of...
$2,250,000
Cash Flow: $881,006
$140,000
San Diego County, CA
Duval County, FL
Long Established Duval County Edible Arrangements Franchise. This gift basket business has been a consistent Money Maker of over two decades. Great lease located on a high traffic flow road it is...
$575,000
Cash Flow: $191,665
Florida
First time offered. Long established Manufacturer of Metal Products. Family owned and operated for almost sixty years. Seller retiring. Company manufactures specialty and, in many cases, engineered...
$18,000,000
Cash Flow: $2,741,052
Salt Lake City, UT
Our client is a distillery. They produce and sell a full line of award-winning spirits, including vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and tequila. All of these are crafted at their state of the art...
Cash Flow: $700,000
California
With over 50 years of experience, the company specializes in the fabrication and installation of countertops and vertical surfaces for both commercial and residential applications. Renowned for its...
$2,750,000
Cash Flow: $714,876
Hartford, CT
Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) available upon receipt of our short online NDA - visit here: https://pronovapartners.com/engagement/process-controller-manufacturer-for-sale/ The business...
Cash Flow: $375,000
Portland, OR
The headquarters of the Manufacturing business has a restaurant that thrived before the shutdown of the pandemic. It is located only 2 blocks from the Portland Community College campus and the Seller...
$285,000
Cash Flow: $38,500
Mancelona, MI
Municipal Licensed Outdoor Grow Available for Sale. Class C grow license is attached with unlimited licensed stacking permitted. Additionally, the township will approve all other license types to add...
$799,888
Houston, TX
Here's a unique opportunity to own and grow a remarkable start-up business that has made significant strides in the cleaning product industry over the past three years. Due to unforeseen health...
$85,000
Peter Becchina
eXp Commercial
Serving Montgomery County, PA
Specializing In Solutions
Grafton County, NH
This is a great opportunity to take over a well known Grafton County business w/ a diverse repeat customer base. This location provides print, marketing and design solutions to local businesses. It...
$300,000
Cash Flow: $188,975
The Company designs, sells, installs, and maintains specialized systems and equipment used in the pharmaceutical and related industries across the US and internationally. Examples include ultrapure...
Cash Flow: $500,000
$149,000
Rosemead, CA
Northampton County, PA
This business, which opened its doors in 2014 has established a reputation for excellence in printing, customer service, and virtual mail services. The business remains a trusted partner for small...
$196,000
Hamilton County, OH
Acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 30 years of success and a great local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design solutions, the business...
$399,500
Cash Flow: $163,758
Monterey County, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a well-established, highly profitable B2B service provider with over 50 years of success and a stellar local reputation. Specializing in print, marketing, and design...
$1,295,000
Cash Flow: $353,000
Richmond City County, VA
For over 25 years, this furniture manufacturing company has been a trusted partner for institutions, non-profits, and municipalities across the United States. Specializing in stylish and practical...
$700,000
Cash Flow: $200,000
Plymouth County, MA
This is a great opportunity to buy a very well-established B2B service provider located in Plymouth County, MA that has been in business for over 30 years. The business has an excellent reputation for...
$1,250,000
Cash Flow: $407,000
Orange County, FL
Here is your opportunity to buy two of the top-performing locations in this gift basket franchise. Both are being run fully staffed by managers and employees, with minimal involvement from the owner....
$1,550,000
Cash Flow: $582,516
Brea, CA
Premium Screen Printing This is your chance to own a state-of-the-art screen-printing facility, established in 2023 and outfitted with like-new, top-tier equipment. Located in a prime Orange County...
$1,200,000
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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