Transportation and storage businesses on BizBuySell feature companies that move, store, or manage goods and people. Common businesses include trucking and freight operators, FedEx and other contracted delivery routes, courier and last mile delivery businesses, non emergency medical transportation providers, logistics and supply chain service firms, moving and storage companies, warehousing operations, and fleet based specialty transport businesses. The core business models are typically contract and route based, generating revenue through long term service agreements, per mile or per delivery fees, insurance or enterprise paid transport, and recurring logistics or storage contracts, often supported by owned vehicles, storage facilities, and trained drivers.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 1,085 |
| Asking Price | $1,000,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $1,374,257 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $310,483 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| $599,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,695,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Transportation and Storage Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | $794,871 | $185,000 |
| Median | $1,374,257 | $310,483 |
| Upper Quartile | $2,264,549 | $531,766 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Transportation and Storage Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.60 | 2.49 |
| Median | 0.78 | 3.19 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.97 | 3.99 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Transportation and Storage Business?
The median asking price for an established Transportation and Storage Business is $1,000,000, though prices range from under $599,000 to well over $1,695,000.
How much do Transportation and Storage Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Transportation and Storage Businesses is $1,374,257 and owners earn a median of $310,483, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Transportation and Storage Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Transportation and Storage Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.60 to 0.97, with a median of 0.78. Earning multiples range from 2.49 to 3.99, with the median at 3.19. This means the typical Transportation and Storage Business may ask for around 0.78 times its annual revenue, and 3.19 times its annual owner earnings.
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