Ohio
$1,350,000
Ohio
$1,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Queen Annes County, MD
$4,350,000
Delaware
$370,000
Mesa, AZ
$280,000
Austin, TX
$936,000
Bannock County, ID
$750,000
Indiana
$795,000
Katy, TX
$280,000
Warwick, RI
$695,000
Clay County, MO
$875,000
New York
$1,650,000
Mesa, AZ
$150,000
$2,999,000
Saint Louis, MO
$95,000
Polk County, IA
$1,300,000
Apopka, FL
$99,000
Anne Barr
Barr Enterprises, LLC
Serving Dallas County, TX
Barr Enterprises, LLC, formerly Venture Opportunities, Inc., is a Professional Business Advisory Firm, since 1982 specializing in managing the confidential sale of companies ranging in value up to $25,000,000. We have assisted over 1,378 owners in the sale of their companies. The owners of our company are each experienced in managing the sale of closely held companies. With our extensive experience, we have a track record of effective, responsible and successful operations and results. Barr Enterprises, LLC, is a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker.
Minnesota
$1,300,000
Staten Island, NY
$440,000
Pacoima, CA
$358,000
Utah
$600,000
Utah
$3,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$2,497,000
Baltimore, MD
$420,000
Nassau County, NY
$550,000
Toms River, NJ
$159,000
New Jersey
$70,000
Waterford, CT
$99,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$840,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$385,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Georgia
$625,000
Florida
$925,000
Pierce County, WA
$1,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,921,500
Eastham, MA
$364,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$999,999
Nevada
$1,900,000
Philadelphia, PA
$1,799,999
Barnstable, MA
$525,000
Marietta, GA
$180,000
Prince William County, VA
$1,600,000
South Carolina
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
York County, ME
$3,100,000
Jacksonville, FL
$175,000
DJ Talarico
Transworld Business Advisors Spokane WA
Serving Spokane County, WA
Our team is passionate about helping small and mid-sized companies navigate the complex waters through the sale, acquisition or growth of an organization. Our services include buyer representation, seller representation, preparation for sale, business valuations, franchise sales, and franchise development. Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors has 250+ offices and 600+ brokers worldwide. To learn more about Transworld Business Advisors of Spokane or to schedule a consultation with one of our brokers, visit our website at tworld.com/locations/spokane or call 509-394-4150.
Daly City, CA
$179,000
Pembroke Lakes, FL
$450,000
Forest Hls, NY
$659,000
Tacoma, WA
$85,000
Ho Chi Minh
$1,500,000
Saint Louis, MO
$595,999
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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