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Buy or Sell a Car Dealership in California
Car dealership businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a mix of automotive retail operations, including independent used car dealerships, new and used car lots, multi location dealer groups, buy here pay here (BHPH) dealerships with in house financing, specialty dealers (luxury, golf carts, or niche vehicles), and dealerships paired with service, detail, or collision operations, with some listings including inventory and real estate. These businesses typically operate on a multi revenue automotive retail model, generating income from vehicle sales margins, financing and interest income, warranties and add on products, trade ins, and ongoing parts and service work, with BHPH models emphasizing recurring payments from customer loan portfolios.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 16 | 2,678 |
| Asking Price | $1,034,500 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $980,949 | $5,178,466 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $299,000 | $114,833 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $143,750 | $1,034,500 | $2,072,750 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Car Dealerships for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $618,750 | $139,000 |
| Median | $980,949 | $299,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,210,000 | $478,772 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Car Dealerships listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.59 |
| Median | 0.85 | 2.94 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.75 | 3.99 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Car Dealership in California?
The median asking price for an established Car Dealership in California is $1,034,500, though prices range from under $143,750 to well over $2,072,750.
How much do Car Dealerships owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Car Dealerships in California is $980,949 and owners earn a median of $299,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Car Dealership?
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 Car Dealerships in California, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.75, with a median of 0.85. Earning multiples range from 1.59 to 3.99, with the median at 2.94. This means the typical Car Dealership in California may ask for around 0.85 times its annual revenue, and 2.94 times its annual owner earnings.
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