Newport, PA
$159,000

Newport, PA
$159,000

Harrisburg, PA
$159,000

Montgomery County, MD
$279,000

Canada
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,303,628
Texas
$2,499,000
Delaware County, PA
$129,000
Mobile County, AL
$149,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $332,000
Atlanta, GA
$480,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$2,200,000
Spain
$2,200,000
Woodway, TX
$220,474
North Carolina
$750,000
Cleveland, OH
$204,990
Plymouth, MI
$50,000
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
Sung Yun Lee
Transworld
Serving Somerset County, NJ
For over forty years, Transworld has specialized in the sale of businesses, mergers and acquisitions and franchises. Today Transworld Business Advisors is a global network of brokers offering a turnkey solution for those that want to build a solid business and future for themselves while maintaining a balanced quality of life.
Lane County, OR
$595,000
Monroe County, PA
$330,000
Fort Worth, TX
$579,000
Ohio
$225,500
Hall County, GA
$1,295,000
Allentown, PA
$215,900
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,500,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$495,000
Arlington, VA
$371,900
Pennsylvania
$900,000
King County, WA
$2,000,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Montgomery County, TX
$1,200,000
Montville, CT
$175,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Foley, AL
$199,900
Larimer County, CO
$200,000
Texas
$500,000
Silver Spring, MD
$450,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$400,000
Phoenix, AZ
$99,000
Ohio
$65,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$325,000
Rochester, NY
$49,000
Austin, TX
$225,000
Dallas, TX
$650,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Liberty Exchange.com Various Brokers
LibertyExchange.com Network
Serving Dallas County, TX
LibertyExchange.com is a Marketing, Advertising network of Independent business transaction consultants, business brokers and lower middle market M&A Intermediaries who specialize in helping business owners sell/exit their businesses, and pass on the reigns to buyers who are ready to take the business to the next level, which affords the current principal(s) the opportunity to retire or move on to their next venture. **Various member locations: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, El Paso, New Mexico, and Louisana – covering the state of Texas. Office 972-484-5225; Fax 972-484-6960; Address 15851 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 600, Addison, TX 75001 Email: listings@LibertyExchange.com
Martin County, FL
$280,000
Frederick, MD
$425,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$42,000
Dallas, TX
$109,000
New York County, NY
$2,450,000
Antioch, TN
$78,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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