REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$250,000
Columbus, OH
$485,000
Suffolk County, NY
$424,999
Wisconsin
$1,100,000
Dallas, TX
$500,000
Orlando, FL
$350,000
Hickory, NC
$600,000
Nebraska
$1,500,000
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Manhattan, NY
$250,000
Snohomish County, WA
$320,000
South Carolina
$1,399,000
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $705,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
$2,699,000
Kitsap County, WA
$180,000
Kevin Lease, MBA
Murphy Business Of Des Moines
Serving Polk County, IA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America. Whether you desire to buy or sell a business, our conveniently located offices throughout the United States and Canada provide business broker expertise that accommodates the diverse needs of clientele in many business sectors. How we partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. We start by gaining a complete understanding of your needs and desires. Then we come up with a strategic plan that includes a clear outline of our recommendations and associated costs to you. From devising a strategic marketing approach to researching qualified prospective buyers to valuing your business, to negotiating terms that make sense for you, we’re here every step of the way. Murphy Business will help you complete your sale quickly and efficiently, so you are completely happy with us, the process, and the results. How we partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. We guide you through the purchasing process, all the while keeping you up to date on procedural and financial issues, and putting you in touch with the appropriate accounting, banking, legal, real estate and other business partners who can help you close the deal with the greatest ease. Murphy Track Record Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. When you need sound advice, a strategic plan, and tactical implementation to buy or sell a business, call on Murphy Business. Contact us today to find out why we are the trusted business brokers of entrepreneurs across North America.
Freeport, NY
$75,000
Bunnell, FL
$110,000
Nashville, TN
$249,000
Pinellas County, FL
$150,000
Minnesota
$1,350,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$575,000
New Jersey
$2,500,000
Franklin, TN
$25,000
Sicklerville, NJ
$100,000
Saint Paul, MN
$645,000
Iowa
$375,000
Kansas City, MO
$235,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $533,000
New Bedford, MA
$73,500
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$571,860
Midland County, TX
$1,000,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $316,396
Concord, NC
$135,000
North Carolina
$1,200,000
Louisiana
$1,395,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$209,000
Columbus, TX
$275,000
Denver, CO
$29,000
Portland, OR
$87,000
Denver, CO
$90,000
Walton County, GA
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sarasota, FL
$2,100,000
Charles
Action Realty Task Holdings, LLC.
Serving Orange County, CA
Broward County, FL
$120,000
Philadelphia, PA
$94,000
Boston, MA
$95,000
Shelby County, TN
$1,150,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$200,000
Minneapolis, MN
$189,000
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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