Suffolk County, NY
$890,000
Suffolk County, NY
$890,000
Oregon
$465,000
Kane County, IL
$2,995,000
Naperville, IL
$30,000
Greenville, SC
$650,000
Des Moines, IN
$390,000
Grand Rapids, MI
$400,000
Raleigh, NC
$574,495
Houston, TX
$539,000
Franklin County, MO
$600,000
Harrisburg, PA
$119,000
Bexar County, TX
$116,400
Lghthse Point, FL
$309,000
$66,000
San Jose, CA
Canton, MI
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake City, FL
$599,000
Omar Garcia MBA, CBI, M&AMI
VR Business Brokers
Serving Bexar County, TX
VR has sold more businesses in the world than anyone® VR created the business brokerage industry in 1979. Today, VR is the “industry leader” with offices across North America, Latin America, and Europe. VR Business Brokers - San Antonio (VRSA), is the oldest and most established VR office in the Southwest. VR San Antonio has consistently ranked as a top-performing VR office: ==> #3 in 2023 ==> #2 in 2022 ==> #4 in 2021 ==> #3 in 2020 ==> #8 in 2019 ==> #7 in 2018 ==> #3 in 2017 ==> #4 in 2016 ==> #4 in 2015 ==> #5 in 2014 ==> #10 in 2013 ==> #6 in 2012 ==> #6 in 2011
East Moriches, NY
$1,200,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$150,000
Murfreesboro, TN
$305,000
Toronto, ON
$115,000
Minneapolis, LA
$489,750
Louisville, KY
$199,899
Jackson County, MO
$80,000
Durham, NC
$599,999
$130,000
Greensboro, NC
Waterloo, ON
$60,000
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$130,000
Connecticut
$54,000
San Diego County, CA
$54,000
Houston, TX
$54,000
Virginia
$54,000
Pasco County, FL
$249,000
Philadelphia, PA
$54,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $704,845
$60,000
Hartford, CT
Cherry Hill, NJ
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$150,000
Michigan
$170,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$700,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,950,000
Atlanta, GA
$99,500
Philadelphia, PA
$35,000
Albuquerque, NM
$339,900
Larry Baumgart
Advanced Business Brokers
Serving Kalamazoo County, MI
Business owners contact our firm to help them confidentially buy or sell their next business. With over 25 years experience in business valuations and services to help business owners increase value and ultimately the selling price of their business, we are a great choice to represent you and your needs. The savvy business purchaser will use us to insure they don't over pay for a business. Located in the Greater West Michigan area, we help clients throughout the Midwest with a focus in Michigan, Indiana and we have a partnership providing service in California. We work with your trusted advisor team (CPA, Attorney, Banker, Financial Planner, and US!)
Wyoming
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $345,000
Westchester County, NY
$115,000
$60,000
Boston, MA
Los Angeles, CA
$599,990
Harris County, TX
$485,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,084,663
Montgomery County, PA
$300,000
Hoboken, NJ
$265,000
Vandergrift, PA
$7,000
Natrona Heights, PA
$9,000
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. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
Popular Service Businesses
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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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