Toronto, ON
$295,000

Toronto, ON
$295,000

Big Bear Lake, CA
$150,000

Flower Mound, TX
$120,000

Valdosta, GA
$137,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $750,254
Sugar Land, TX
$280,000
Glendale, CA
$265,000
Bergen County, NJ
$220,000
Peoria, IL
$700,000
South/East, ON
$575,000
Philadelphia, PA
$299,990
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Utah
$1,457,895
Henderson, NV
$575,000
$6,400,000
Florida
High Point, NC
$450,000
Saskatoon, SK
$350,000
Alice Rubenfield
Fifth Avenue Brokerage
Serving New York County, NY
Fifth Avenue Brokerage specializes in the sale of family-owned businesses, ensuring smooth transitions for sellers while maximizing their return on investment. Based in New York, we work with a diverse range of businesses, from local tea shops and towing companies to dog groomers, tattoo parlors, and e-commerce brands. Our team understands the emotional and financial complexities involved in selling a family business. That’s why we provide expert valuation, strategic marketing, and a vast network of potential buyers to ensure a seamless transaction. Whether you're looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or simply want to capitalize on your hard work, we are committed to securing the best possible deal. At Fifth Avenue Brokerage, we take a personalized approach to each sale, guiding business owners through the entire process—from valuation and listing to negotiation and closing. We handle every detail with confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring a smooth transition for both sellers and buyers. If you’re considering selling your business, let us help you maximize its value and find the right buyer who will continue your legacy.
Collier County, FL
$1,495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$7,799,800
Buffalo, NY
$250,000
Miami, FL
$195,000
Lubbock, TX
$400,000
Fairfield County, CT
$425,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $720,000
Texas
$2,000,000
$50,000
Louisville, CO
Ontario
$1,350,000
Montana
$249,000
Bridgewater, MA
$5,000,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$4,500,000
Orange County, CA
$99,000
Mount Pleasant, SC
$695,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,192,000
New York
$1,200,000
Marion County, IA
$1,650,000
Erie County, NY
$750,000
$6,000,000
Tulsa, OK
Overland Park, KS
$405,000
Bergen County, NJ
$75,000
Phoenix, AZ
$40,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,000,000
Mount Kisco, NY
$575,000
Oregon
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,534,728
Newburgh, NY
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,900
David Kaufmann
Exit on the Bay
Serving Dorchester County, MD
Exit on the Bay Realty is a full service Real Estate brokerage firm
$4,500,000
Hennepin County, MN
$1,500,000
$895,000
Waldo County, ME
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$2,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$5,625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$36,000,000
Lake County, IL
$825,000
Richmond City County, VA
$200,000
Montgomery County, TX
$9,225,000
Saint Louis, MO
$450,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,194 |
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Median Asking Price |
$628,317 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$939,301 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$213,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Manufacturing Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.50 |
2.40 |
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Median |
0.75 |
3.12 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.10 |
4.23 |
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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:
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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