Hackensack, NJ
$425,000
Security Businesses For Sale
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Turnkey Established Commercial Locksmith Business
Broward County, FL
$190,000
Network Technology Staffing Company
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Well Established Security Guard Company For Sale - Metro Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
$2,500,000
Security Provider with Exceptional Market Reputation
North Dakota
$650,000
Profitable, Long-Standing Locksmith Shop with Service Van
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Internet Service Provider/ Security Alarms/Phone Service
Texas
$8,000,000
RARE Guard Service Business Well Est. Offices/Retail
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Reality-Based Tactical Training for Military, Police & Security Person
Florida
$1,750,000
$199k Absentee Run Federal Security Guard Company
Orlando, FL
$199,000
FranchiseMr. Appliance
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
$3M Business Protection Service For Sale
Savannah, GA
$2,200,000
Tucson, AZ: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
Tucson, AZ
Under LOI - Security Solutions Company – Upper Eastern Seaboard
New Hampshire
$2,600,000
Rental Equipment movie
Sharpsburg, PA
$675,000
Eddie Hasan
Mergers Acquisitions and Sales
Serving Orange County, FL
Eddie Hasan has over 29 years of business experience including owning numerous businesses over his career. He has instructed students across the US and Canada in business valuation, commercial real estate, and investing in business and real estate. Eddie has closed hundreds of transactions over his career.
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Award Winning K-12 Internet Safety Training Company
Utah
$550,000
Only Full Service Security Co. in Abilene TX!
Abilene, TX
$895,000
Tampa Bay Homebased Cabling & Security—Essential, Always in Demand
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
$1.78M EBIDTA - U.S. Government Contractor - Cyber Warfare Training
Arlington County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,010,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
FranchiseBlingle!
Available in Multiple Locations
$60,000
Highly Profitable and Advanced Security Design Business
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
Aviation Security & Logistics Services Provider
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,370,408
Myrtle Beach, SC: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$960,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
Fire System Services Company
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
Growing Security Company. $3.9 Million Gross Sales! IN ESCROW!
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
Security Integration Sales and Service
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
Retail Security Tech Stack – Patented and Market-Ready
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Commercial Security and Locksmith Business
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Process & Cybersecurity Certification Firm for DoD Contractors
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
Special Event Security Company
Utah
$600,000
FranchiseThe Tutoring Center
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Custom Theater and Home Automation + reoccurring Alarm contracts
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
South Coast, Mass: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,100,000
Fall River, MA
Armed and Unarmed Guards, Security Protection
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
Security System Sales and Service Co.
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
FranchiseMaidPro
Available in Multiple Locations
$45,000
Absentee, SBA Appd., Security Protection Sys. Co NETS 398K in MD!
Maryland
$2,299,000
Price Drop! Premier Investigative Services Agency
North Carolina
$199,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Maryland Security Services Co. with Contracted Revenue (4020)
Maryland
$1,100,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Michael Mitchell
Business Research Group
Serving Richmond City County, VA
Business Research Group specializes in the sale and acquisition of closely held small and mid-market businesses and specializes in Insurance Agencies and HVAC Contractors. Whether you are an owner contemplating the sale of your business, or an individual, corporate or private equity group looking for the right acquisition, we can handle your project with complete confidentiality and expertise. Our Business Appraisers hold the credential of Certified Business Appraiser from the International Society of Business Appraisers, and our M&A Trusted Advisors are IBBA certified. We look forward to learning more about you.
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Profitable, Growing Texas Security Company with Experienced Team
Texas
$625,000
Security Systems and Monitoring Company
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Fire Protection System Design & Service with Contracts! (37995)
Florida
$2,950,000
FranchiseCanine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Available in Multiple Locations
$65,000
Security Business, Trained K9 / Canine Detection Service
Texas
$600,000
Established Breathalyzer & Auto Service with Recurring Revenue
Ingham County, MI
$345,000
Low Voltage Cable Business with Multi-State Potential! (37712)
Texas
$850,000
Metro Area Home & Auto Security Business
Oklahoma
$199,000
Asset SaleState of the Art Mobile Firearms Simulator
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$59,000
Asset SaleTactical Training Business Equipment
$35,000
Asset SaleSecure Document Software Application for Acquisition 2817
Dallas, TX
$40,000
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto
Modesto, CA
$1,300,000
Buy or Sell a Security Company
Security companies offer a range of services, safeguarding businesses, individuals, and property. Security companies provide both armed and unarmed guards, protecting offices, residential buildings, and events. Additionally, they deliver technological solutions, including surveillance camera installations, window and door monitoring systems, and alarm systems, to proactively detect and discourage intrusions. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, ranging from small-scale personal security to large-scale organizational defense.
If you are looking to buy or sell a security business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of security businesses listed for sale. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
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Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a security business?
The median asking price for a security company is approximately $642,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do security business owners earn?
On average, security business owners report median annual sales of $642,403 and annual owner earnings of $243,072. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a security company?
Valuing a security business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Security company revenue/sales multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with the median at 0.96. Earnings multiples range from 2.17 to 3.92, with the median at 2.70. These values suggest a typical security business will sell for around 0.96 times its annual revenue, and 2.7 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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