Memphis, TN
$394,900
Memphis, TN
$394,900
Baltimore County, MD
$1,600,000
Louisiana
$1,100,000
New Haven, CT
$148,950
Marietta, GA
$299,999
Bergen County, NJ
$600,000
Oklahoma
$7,500,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Des Moines, RI
$299,990
Texas
Cash Flow: $377,000
Bentonville, AR
$116,500
Richmond, NC
$424,900
Lombard, IL
$399,000
Denton County, TX
$199,500
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$150,000
Bucks County, PA
$350,000
Dean Wiltse
Sunbelt Network of Utah
Serving Salt Lake County, UT
Sunbelt sells more privately owned businesses than any other business broker in the world. Our Sunbelt Network Utah office covers the entire state of Utah. Our managing Broker, Dean Wiltse, with a successful track record spanning over three decades in the business realm, Dean Wiltse is a highly experienced and versatile leader. His portfolio includes an extensive range of expertise from negotiating, steering turnarounds, guiding initial public offerings, and managing small to mid-cap mergers and acquisitions. His outstanding acumen in operational analysis, business planning, and preparing businesses for sale sets him apart in the industry. Mr. Wiltse's track record demonstrates a rare ability to handle businesses of all sizes, ranging from those with modest annual revenue below $100,000 to large enterprises generating over $100 million. In his earlier career, Mr. Wiltse distinguished himself by taking Greenfield Online (SRVY) public on NASDAQ. This marked a significant milestone by establishing the world's most extensive interrelation of global online consumer communities. As CEO, he propelled this tech startup into a globally recognized, publicly-traded consumer insight powerhouse. His tenure saw the establishment of the world's largest global E-commerce platform. Following the successful IPO, he spearheaded the acquisition of seven companies, including Ciao in Europe, acquired for $150 million. Greenfield Online was eventually bought by Microsoft for a substantial $480 million, incorporating Ciao into Bing to boost its global eCommerce technology, revenue, and consumer awareness. Through his leadership, Mr. Wiltse has materially impacted the financial status of numerous individuals and organizations. To date, over 10 founders and their families have become millionaires under his guidance, and his teams have generated over $780 million in market value for investors.
Indianapolis, WA
$239,000
Newark, DE
$690,000
Hartford, CT
$334,900
Louisville, KY
$208,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Providence County, RI
$5,499,000
Fort Wayne, OK
$257,900
Charleston County, SC
$600,000
Snohomish County, WA
Pittsburgh, PA
$139,999
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Washington
$525,000
Nash County, NC
Cash Flow: $64,819
Davidson County, TN
Alameda County, CA
$8,000,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,000,000
West G.T.A., ON
$899,000
Park Ridge, IL
$300,000
Chattanooga, TN
$139,999
Detroit, CT
$239,000
Pasco County, FL
$450,000
Macon Brm, OR
$239,000
Orlando, FL
Cash Flow: $116,000
Hays County, TX
$3,200,000
Dallas, TX
$250,000
Harris County, TX
$850,000
California
$599,000
Charlie Kasko
Classic Properties
Serving Luzerne County, PA
Classic Properties is an independent real estate company, serving buyers and sellers in the greater areas of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, The Poconos, Back Mountain, Wyoming County, and beyond. With 160+ real estate agents helping clients buy & sell houses in over 10+ PA counties, we take pride in our community commitment and knowledgeable realtors. Our locally-owned and operated real estate company provides exemplary service to every client, every day. And, we can prove it. With well over $1 Billion in Closed Sales Volume in the past 6 years, we’re proud to say the Classic name has been synonymous with the marketing of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most valuable properties since 1983.
Charlotte, NJ
$140,000
Fairfield County, CT
$995,000
Fort Lauderdale, TN
$139,990
Michigan
$975,000
Montgomery County, MD
$190,000
Baldwin County, AL
$5,000,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, 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 in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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