Toronto, ON
$69,500,000
Toronto, ON
$69,500,000
Cudahy, WI
$450,000
San Antonio, TX
$1,375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Pinellas County, FL
$250,000
Collin County, TX
$675,000
Escondido, CA
$170,000
New York
$9,500,000
Denver County, CO
$240,000
El Paso County, CO
$85,000
Fort Worth, TX
$65,000
$100,000
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
Mercer County, NJ
$10,500,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
Orange County, CA
$265,000
Tucson, AZ
$285,000
Brevard County, FL
$990,000
China
California
$2,350,000
Minnesota
$1,595,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$2,100,000
Phoenix, AZ
$336,000
Jackson, NJ
$295,000
Tennessee
$56,000
Missouri
$850,000
Nashville, TN
$1,195,000
Cambridge, OH
$2,250,000
North Carolina
$1,200,000
Connecticut
$370,000
Michigan
$1,100,000
Charlotte, NC
$345,000
Fort Knox, KY
$1,100,000
Shreveport, LA
$242,000
Ocean County, NJ
$160,000
Fitchburg, MA
$369,000
Utah
$3,000,000
Martin County, FL
$650,000
Clearwater, FL
$170,000
Sanford, FL
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$550,000
Irvine, MN
$524,999
Ian McGinnis
eXp Commercial
Serving King County, WA
At eXp Commercial, our global referral network of advisors can connect you to the right investment opportunities. eXp Commercial advisors have local, regional and global expertise, leveraging robust market intelligence, tools and technology to meet your investment needs.
Minneapolis, IN
$525,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elbert County, CO
$6,500,000
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Ouachita County, LA
$450,000
Dearborn, MI
$199,000
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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