Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Sacramento County, CA
$499,000
Sarasota, FL
$140,000
Tampa, FL
$800,000
New York County, NY
$500,000
New York County, NY
$465,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$199,000
Albany County, NY
$1,100,000
Provo, UT
$149,995
Tampa, FL
$50,000
San Paolo
$6,130,000
North Carolina
$500,000
$275,000
Austin, TX
Tarrant County, TX
$75,000
Vienna
$1,950,000
Bill Corley - BottomLine Business Brokers
BottomLine Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Professionally, confidentially and with the highest integrity, BottomLine provides business brokerage and M&A services to Buyers and Sellers of small and medium-sized California businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced, licensed brokers provide exceptional service, from the first client meeting to the close of escrow ... and beyond! BottomLine is the brokerage with a competitive edge, a powerful blend of old school sales finesse and modern digital marketing. We have an active following - half our deals come from our massive database of qualified buyers, who also love to purchase the real estate. We work tirelessly to match each business for sale with the right buyer and guide the company through the complexities of transitioning to new ownership. If it's a business, our brokers have sold one just like it! With well over a thousand businesses sold under one roof, we deliver superior results. And that's the BottomLine. Business Owners: •No Upfront Fees - Only pay when your business sells. •Valuations - Business valuations take experience: they're a blend of the state of your company, its profitability and market conditions. We'll help determine fair market value. •Accomplished - The BottomLine team has sold businesses in YOUR industry. •Peace of Mind - Selling businesses is a full-time job; you run your company and let us handle the sale. •Experienced Guides - We shepherd the process from start to finish: documentation, marketing, due diligence, and escrow. •Representation Matters - Great representation stacks the odds in favor of a successful sale. A BottomLine broker is a huge advantage! Buyers: •Opportunity - Each business we represent is an opportunity for the right Buyer. •The Highest Standards - We represent each business with integrity, disclosure, and accuracy. •First Time Buyers Welcome - Many of our Buyers are first-timers. Don’t worry, we’ll coach you through the process.
Cook County, IL
$49,000
Copenhagen
$14,000,000
Broward County, FL
$450,000
Pennsylvania
$6,000,000
Kygenesis
$7,000,000
Aventura, FL
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
Birmingham, AL
$200,000
$4,500,000
Staten Island, NY
Websites and ecommerce businesses offer scale that local “brick and mortar” businesses can’t match. If you’re looking to buy or sell one of these businesses, it helps to have some context on valuation and financial performance of the industry. To that end, we have aggregated website and ecommerce business for sale listing data to provide benchmark financial information for anyone looking to enter the market.
This data serves as a guide, but it is important to note that each business is unique and may have different valuation factors. When considering buying or selling a website or ecommerce business, it is crucial to do thorough due diligence and seek professional guidance.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
477 |
Median Asking Price |
$525,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$713,516 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$222,533 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Website and Ecommerce Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
2.00 |
Median |
0.75 |
3.00 |
Upper Quartile |
1.38 |
3.89 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the report:
Website & E-Commerce Business Valuation: Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a website or ecommerce business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a website or ecommerce business in the U.S. is approximately $525,000.
How much do these business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but website or ecommerce business owners report median annual sales of $713,516 and annual owner earnings of $222,533. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a website or ecommerce business?
Valuing a website or ecommerce business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, and growth (or decline) trends. 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 in the website or ecommerce business space typically range from 0.43 to 1.38, with the median at 0.75. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.89, with the median at 3.00. These values suggest the average website or ecommerce business may sell for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 3 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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