California
Cash Flow: $823,965
California
Cash Flow: $823,965
California
Cash Flow: $476,057
Sonoma County, CA
$1,950,000
Escondido, CA
$500,000
Palmdale, CA
$550,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$4,000,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Camarillo, CA
$1,591,000
California
$4,200,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Ventura County, CA
$140,000
Sacramento County, CA
$7,000,000
California
$775,000
Ventura County, CA
$350,000
California
Cash Flow: $771,000
Kurt Okraski
M&A Business Advisors
Serving El Dorado County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Retail, Health Care, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries (CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Lifetime Certified Business Intermediaries (L-CBI) designation issued by the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), the Merger and Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation issued by M&A Source, the Certified Business Brokers (CBB) designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers and the BBP – Industry Expert designation. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Our Advisors are actively involved as industry association Presidents, industry association Board Members, industry association Committee Chairs, industry association Instructors as well as contributors to industry publications. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands on” approach by the Advisor along with expertise in a wide range of fields such as finance, accounting, commercial leases, understanding contracts and industry dynamics, managing due diligence, negotiations, preparing contracts and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Please refer to our website and contact one of our Advisors near you for a complimentary consultation.
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$695,240
Ventura County, CA
$275,000
Yolo County, CA
$550,000
California
Available in California
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
San Diego County, CA
Cash Flow: $505,000
San Jose, CA
$2,250,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$399,000
California
$1,285,000
Livermore, CA
$1,017,900
California
Cash Flow: $475,000
Available in California
$35,000
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
California
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Available in California
$35,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$995,000
California
$995,000
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
San Diego, CA
$650,000
San Jose, CA
$450,000
Orange County, CA
$749,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,500,000
Eon Lew
District Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sun Valley, CA
$199,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$525,000
Alameda County, CA
$100,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$120,000
Orange County, CA
$265,000
California
$2,350,000
Sacramento County, CA
$1,850,000
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,500,000
Available in California
$45,000
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 in California, 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 from California to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide a basis for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
165 |
Median Asking Price |
$837,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,700,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$340,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.35 |
2.00 |
Median |
0.49 |
2.88 |
Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.65 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Construction Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in California is approximately $837,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
These businesses vary in construction volume, but California construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,700,000 and annual owner earnings of $340,000. 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 California building and construction industry typically range from 0.35 to 0.82, with the median at 0.49. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.65, with the median at 2.88. These values suggest the average construction company in California may sell for around 0.49 times its annual revenue, and 2.88 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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