Orange County, NY
$425,000
Orange County, NY
$425,000
Nassau County, NY
$400,000
Missouri
$131,000
Macomb County, MI
$225,000
Bradenton, FL
$200,000
North Carolina
$159,999
Montana
$2,599,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
Alaska
$1,790,000
Okaloosa County, FL
$2,250,000
Upper Saddle River, NJ
$47,500
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$100,000
$75,000
North Fort Myers, FL
Athens, GA
$100,000
Covington, KY
$85,000
John Prieto
ACRES LLC
Serving Merrimack County, NH
Looking to buy or sell a business? ACRES offers expert business brokerage services to help you navigate the complex process with confidence. Whether you're a buyer seeking the perfect opportunity or a seller ready to maximize your investment, our experienced brokers are here to guide you every step of the way. From valuation assessments to negotiation support, we tailor our services to match your unique goals, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Trust ACRES to be your partner in achieving your business buying or selling objectives.
Newport News, VA
$550,000
Windsor, CA
$1,100,000
Bowling Green, KY
$619,000
Cheektowaga, NY
$1,679,000
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Fredericksburg, VA
$1,095,000
Bartlett, TN
$750,000
Indianapolis, IN
$995,000
$15,000,000
Hialeah, FL
Charleston, SC
$495,000
West Henrietta, NY
$914,000
Tulsa, OK
$490,000
Akron, OH
$195,000
Hayward, CA
$925,000
Las Vegas, NV
$195,000
Kansas City, MO
$2,625,000
Columbia, MO
$2,625,000
Houston County, AL
$130,000
Kansas
$230,000
$7,300,000
Hardin County, TN
Ramsey, NJ
$99,500
Kansas
$1,025,000
New Jersey
$399,000
Shrewsbury, MA
$74,500
Baton Rouge, LA
$175,000
Flushing, NY
$495,000
Topeka, KS
$490,000
Washington, DC
$795,000
James Kallman
Kallman Capital
Serving Collin County, TX
James Kallman is a broker that represents the employment screening industry through his own personal brand. James has ownership interests in Online Edge & Valiant Background Checks.
Kelowna, BC
$610,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $512,000
$675,000
Montezuma, GA
Indianapolis, IN
$300,000
Canandaigua, NY
$400,000
Pennsylvania
$875,000
Pasco County, FL
$315,000
Houston, TX
$240,000
North Carolina
$975,000
Irving, TX
$425,000
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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