Naples, FL
$250,000
Naples, FL
$250,000
Houston, TX
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Scottsdale, AZ
$1,400,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$449,000
Loudoun County, VA
$200,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$70,000
Stark County, OH
$49,900
Lucas County, OH
$50,000
Cobb County, GA
$800,000
Clark County, NV
$109,000
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Orange County, CA
$400,000
King Of Prussia, PA
$550,000
Comal County, TX
$40,200
Houston, TX
$208,900
Saint Louis, MO
$575,000
Jason Brooks
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Naples, Sarasota and Ft. Myers
Serving Collier County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Naples, Fort Myers & Sarasota, markets businesses for sale in Florida and around the U.S. We specialize in the following industries: Manufacturing Industrial Businesses Distribution & Routes Construction related SAAS and other Software Service Industries Medical Internet/Ecommerce Related businesses Larger Restaurants Hospitality and Tourism We have convenient offices in Collier, Lee & Sarasota Counties serving all of S.W. Florida and over 1,000 Sunbelt Business Brokers in 200 offices around the country to assist us with our transactions. All discussions are kept strictly confidential. Call today and make an appointment for your FREE consultation 239-849-9334
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $988,400
Waukesha, WI
$725,000
Medford, NJ
$109,400
Chester County, PA
$300,000
Brooklyn, NY
$375,000
Claremont, NH
$200,000
Portland, OR
$396,000
Saint Louis, NC
$108,600
Martin County, FL
$46,600
Portland, TX
$735,000
Tampa, FL
$78,600
Lakewood, CO
$900,000
Remote
$5,100,000
Montgomery County, TX
$165,000
Manassas, VA
$150,000
New York, NY
$650,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
Oakland County, MI
$125,000
Mercer County, NJ
$85,000
Florida
$325,000
Kennesaw, GA
$220,000
Tucson, AZ
$49,000
Phoenix, AZ
$169,000
Lancaster County, PA
$250,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$1,950,000
Houston, TX
$979,000
Sparks, NV
$1,950,000
Dominic Serra
Aria Business Advisors
Serving Oakland County, MI
We make business acquisition simple. Our experienced team of sell-side business brokers offers in-house valuation, legal, and consultation services for middle-market businesses. Aria is unique in that we provide a full suite of services in house that save our clients time and money up front. The Aria team brings decades of experience delivering results and closing high-ticket deals, and as experienced business owners ourselves, we know every business transaction is unique – let us do all the heavy lifting.
Hamilton County, OH
Cash Flow: $1,018,000
Morris County, NJ
$125,000
Stuart, FL
$363,000
Orange County, FL
$625,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
East Bethel, MN
$375,000
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. 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 of service businesses range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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