Atlanta, GA
$2,500,000

Atlanta, GA
$2,500,000

North Dakota
$650,000

Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Texas
$8,000,000
Oregon
$270,000
Irvine, CA
$1,165,000
Florida
$1,750,000
Orlando, FL
$199,000
Montgomery County, PA
$195,000
California
$650,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$200,000
Clearwater, FL
$213,800
Savannah, GA
$2,200,000
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
New Hampshire
$2,600,000
Utah
$650,000
Dan Bauer
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Hennepin County, MN
Murphy Business and Financial Corporation is one of the largest and most trusted business brokerage firms in North America. Patrick is owner of Murphy Business of Minnesota, LLC
Abilene, TX
$895,000
Dallas County, TX
$5,000,000
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
Arlington County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,010,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Florida
$750,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
$1,920,000
Saint Louis, MO
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,370,408
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Available Nationwide
$125,000
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
$4,070,000
Kansas City, MO
Utah
$600,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
Maryland
$2,299,000
North Carolina
$199,000
William Wood
A Perfect Location. LLC
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Maryland
$1,300,000
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Texas
$625,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Florida
$2,950,000
Texas
$600,000
Ingham County, MI
$345,000
Pennsylvania
$640,000
Texas
$850,000
Oklahoma
$199,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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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