Iowa
$2,500,000

Iowa
$2,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$3,400,000

British Columbia
$5,450,000

Orange County, FL
$746,636
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,627,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $789,876
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Syracuse, NY
$3,000,000
Aurora, CO
$130,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami-Dade County, FL
$11,500,000
Texas
$7,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ozaukee County, WI
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $286,757
Boca Raton, FL
$130,000
Simpsonville, SC
$85,000
Frederick, MD
$2,500,000
Mac Loganda
Maclons Capital Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Over 25 years in Business providing traditional client services
Lake Helen, FL
$14,999
Kane County, IL
$775,000
Malaysia
$930,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$625,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ontario
$2,650,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,500,000
Sacramento, CA
$135,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$675,000
Hialeah, FL
$235,000
Georgia
$2,200,000
Union County, NJ
$350,000
Texas
$1,700,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,300,000
New Jersey
$500,000
Sacramento, CA
$229,000
$300,000
Wayne County, NY
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $785,000
King County, WA
$198,000
Martin County, FL
$350,000
Virginia
$1,300,000
Interior Bc, BC
$1,499,000
Riverside, CA
$159,888
Windsor, ON
$1,000,000
Mississippi
$400,000
Whatcom County, WA
$50,000
California
$600,000
Nebraska
$1,745,000
Albemarle County, VA
$725,000
John Gleason
Supporting Strategies
Serving Norfolk County, MA
Founded: Genuine Business Advisors (GBA) was established by its founder, John Gleason, driven by a vision to transform how business owners navigate critical transitions such as sales or acquisitions. Purpose and Mission: GBA was created to deliver tailored, high-value solutions for business owners pursuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A). By focusing on strategic planning, precise execution, and client-specific goals, GBA ensures successful outcomes that maximize value and align with long-term objectives. What Sets GBA Apart: • Proprietary 7-Step Process: GBA’s structured 7-step process guides clients through every stage of a transaction—from valuation and marketing to due diligence and closing—ensuring efficiency, transparency, and customized outcomes tailored to each client’s timeline and goals. • Sister Accounting Services Company: GBA’s sister accounting services (excluding tax) company enhances its offerings by streamlining clients’ financial records and elevating record keeping standards to meet rigorous financial reporting requirements, ensuring businesses are transaction-ready. • Industry Expertise and Client Commitment: Founded to redefine the M&A experience, GBA leverages deep industry knowledge and a collaborative network of professionals to treat clients as partners, not transactions. This dedication delivers personalized strategies for sales, acquisitions, or legacy planning, driving lasting success.
Owasso, OK
$400,000
Saint Louis, MO
$99,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $724,000
Lawrenceville, GA
$350,000
Enfield, CT
$100,000
Delaware
$370,000
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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