Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Collier County, FL
$230,000
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Lancaster County, PA
$109,000
Pflugerville, TX
$879,000
Pompano Beach, FL
$758,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,500,000
Sanford, FL
$750,000
Richmond, VA
$950,000
$1,500,000
Fishers, IN
$75,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$65,000
Naples, FL
$399,950
$500,000
Rocky Hill, CT
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
New York
$2,750,000
Tom Nilsen, MBA, Business Broker
TNT Business Brokers/"We Sell" Team
Serving Williamson County, TN
#1 Nashville Business Seller - Personally sold over 300 businesses in greater Nashville since 2008. Check the Stats - No upfront fees - 30 yr 'Fortune 50' Ad Exec Our Promise to Sellers: Max 25 companies listed at a time to maintain focus Experienced Consulting/Realistic Appraisals (vs unrealistic to get a 'listing'). Full-time commitment (this isn't our 2nd job) Fast response to everyone! Our Credentials: Over 300 Nashville businesses and companies sold! CHECK THE STATS ON BIZBUYSELL.COM Aligned with top commercial Realtors...enables us to uniquely 'reach movers' 206 websites PLUS highly targeted direct marketing to our database of over 15,000 investors/buyers Tom Nilsen brings 30 years National Advertising experience...Coca-Cola, Nestle, Sara Lee, Coors Light Tom awarded 'Consultant of the Year' in 1st year after becoming a certified business broker. TNT Business Brokers is a 'network' of experienced business consultants/digital marketers who 'co-broker' within our network to optimize business Seller's overall marketing exposure and Buyer reach. Buyers enjoy our time-efficient search resources and comprehensive guidance through 'due diligence' to ultimately achieve stated goals. We have all currently active buyers in our database and the digital resources and knowledge to reach every one of them. SELLERS: PLEASE INTERVIEW US BEFORE DECIDING ON A BROKER :) BUYERS: CALL ON US ANYTIME FOR FREE ASSISTANCE ON ANY LISTING.
Cincinnati, OH
$219,900
Cleveland, OH
$200,990
Jersey City, NJ
$224,900
Bethlehem, PA
$228,900
North Salt Lake, UT
$1,495,000
Snellville, GA
$135,000
Snellville, GA
$400,000
Sanford, FL
$330,000
$1,150,000
North Kansas City, MO
Houston, TX
$279,500
Indianapolis, IN
$238,750
Bucks County, PA
$190,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Essex County, MA
$1,750,000
Canada
$3,500,000
Queens, NY
$300,000
Massachusetts
$1,600,000
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Brook Park, OH
$135,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $520,000
$1,920,000
Saint Louis, MO
The Woodlands, LA
$90,000
Alachua County, FL
$99,900
South San Francisco, CA
$375,000
Arlington Heights, IL
$5,900,000
$1,010,000
Deschutes County, OR
$2,995,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$395,000
Orange County, FL
$90,000
Ron Wiebe
Investiprise
Serving Canada
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
$1,950,000
Burlington, ON
$1,500,000
$5,050,000
Marion County, FL
Chattanooga, TN
$244,000
Strongsville, OH
$128,500
Tennessee
$2,000,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,150,000
Belmont, NC
$17,499
Westchester County, NY
$999,999
Greenville, SC
$220,000
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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