East Meadow, NY
$390,000

East Meadow, NY
$390,000

Brooklyn, NY
$698,000

New York, NY
$595,000

$2,799,000
Plymouth County, MA
$450,000
Bronx County, NY
$898,000
Georgia
$470,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,503,324
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Naples, FL
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Spring, TX
$79,000
Fayette County, KY
$399,000
Midvale, UT
$649,995
Rockland County, NY
$89,500
RAVI JAGTIANI
Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial
Serving San Mateo County, CA
In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.
New Orleans Naval Air, LA
$675,000
Dayton, OH
$10,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Marietta, GA
$1,250,000
Sioux City, IA
$50,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$370,000
Texas
$850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$18,000,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$75,000
Louisiana
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $548,000
Savannah, GA
$220,000
Saint Louis, MO
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,100,000
Oklahoma
$199,000
California
$995,000
Kennesaw, GA
$299,000
Macomb County, MI
$139,000
Houston, TX
$350,000
Texas
$300,000
Mesa, AZ
$78,000
Hilton Head, SC
$90,000
Bronx, NY
$1,345,344
Bronx, NY
$1,400,000
Bronx, NY
$2,200,000
Essex County, MA
$550,000
Sebastian, FL
$49,000
Bronx County, NY
$225,000
Atlanta, GA
$180,000
Cameron DuPree
Zion Business Brokers
Serving Utah County, UT
When it's time to sell your Utah business, Zion Business Brokers is your dedicated advisor. We're committed to delivering exceptional value for your years of dedication, driven by a genuine passion for facilitating successful transitions and helping you achieve your unique exit goals for the next chapter in your life. You'll receive personalized insight into your business, combined with our strategic marketing power to attract qualified, serious buyers. This empowers you to continue focusing on your daily operations, while we expertly manage your sale, fueled by our commitment to seeing your hard work rewarded and paving the way for your next act.
Austin, TX
$150,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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