Tampa, FL
$48,900
Tampa, FL
$48,900
Minnesota
$2,750,000
Wilmington, DE
$155,000
Minnesota
$70,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,799,000
North Carolina
$825,000
Phoenix, AZ
$164,000
Boise, ID
$155,000
Colorado
$1,590,000
King County, WA
$1,250,000
Astoria, NY
$155,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,771,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$825,000
Orange County, CA
$950,000
Knox County, TN
$700,000
Barry Maring
First Choice Business Brokers - #254
Serving Cass County, ND
FCBB is a member in good standing with the Institute of Business Appraisers and International Business Brokers Association. Our team of agents come from varied backgrounds such as accounting, legal, banking, real estate and insurance. All agents have gone through extensive training becoming experts in the field of business evaluation, marketing and negotiations to satisfy both buyers and sellers alike. You deserve experienced, licensed professionals who specialize in business sales – you need First Choice Business Brokers on your side with a combination of our agents and services listed below to help you navigate through the business buying or selling process.
Grand Rapids, MI
$1,500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$999,000
Kings County, NY
$3,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$39,000
Wisconsin
$698,500
Loveland, CO
$216,000
Burleson, TX
$300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,245,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Virginia
$450,000
Sedgwick County, KS
$98,500
Montgomery County, PA
$950,000
Wylie, TX
$50,000
Manhattan, NY
$975,000
Harris County, TX
$1,950,000
Passaic, NJ
$1,150,000
East Meadow, NY
$375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Mobile, AL
$400,000
Oregon
$270,000
South Carolina
$1,210,000
Thurston County, WA
$135,000
Conway, AR
$310,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$205,000
Pinellas County, FL
$170,000
Phoenix, AZ
$450,000
Michael Rubin Jr.
Gratia Equity Partners
Serving Collin County, TX
Gratia Equity Partners is a boutique investment banking, private equity, and M&A advisory firm based in Frisco, TX. Our four verticals of interest are lower-middle market operating businesses, private aviation, oil and gas, and real estate development. We take great care to align ourselves strategically with family offices nationally, towards the objective of using capital to achieve vision. With unique experience in corporate finance and an extensive network of capital providers nationwide, we offer access to exclusive investment opportunities and premium consulting services. We excel in navigating complex transactions, delivering value, and fostering growth for our clients.
Atlanta, GA
$20,000
Las Vegas, NV
$649,000
Phoenix, AZ
$65,000
Barrie, Simcoe County, Muskoka, ON
$65,000
Texas
$5,500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,655,000
Tarrant County, TX
$400,000
$3,950,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$70,500
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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