Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000

Blythe, CA
$4,500,000

Union City, CA
$1,000,000

Downey, CA
$1,900,000
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
California
Not Disclosed
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
Peter & Carmen Gray
Vintage Sotheby's International Realty Commercial
Serving Napa County, CA
The Elite Club is the Commercial division of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage (often referred to as business opportunities or Mergers and Acquisitions/M&A) and development, in addition to luxury and residential real estate. We are a specialized group of full service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate. About Peter Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 415.839.8339 / Email: peter@carmengraycre.com For more than 19 years, as an entrepreneur and fractional COO, Peter has been involved in nearly every facet of developing and growing businesses, raising capital and turning businesses into valuable assets. Bringing his market knowledge, negotiating expertise and research/analytical skills to the Commercial Real Estate industry, Peter is focused on Business Opportunities (Business Brokerage) along with Specialty Properties, Wineries, Vineyard Estates and Industrial Properties. About Carmen Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 707.410.5399 / Email: carmen@carmengraycre.com Carmen has deep experience in commercial real estate throughout the whole of California and has a particular affinity for wineries, vineyard estates and developable land, along with Luxury residential properties. Carmen’s diverse background includes a high performing history of business, corporate sales and marketing, team management and a degree in intercultural communications. This has enhanced her ability to think outside of the box and focus on maximizing the return on investments for her Real Estate Clients. She is also well known for her collaborative working style both within and between dynamic business organizations.
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Gas stations are a staple business and great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the world of small business ownership. The business provides stable income irrespective of broader economic conditions.
To help provide some insight into the California gas station sale market, we have aggregated listing data and compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to buying or selling a gas station business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
45 |
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Median Asking Price |
$2,990,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$2,795,608 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$675,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Gas Station Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.55 |
4.17 |
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Median |
0.98 |
6.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
2.61 |
9.20 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Gas Station Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a gas station in California?
The cost to purchase a gas station can vary significantly based on location, size, and revenue, but the median asking price for gas stations analyzed is approximately $2,990,000.
How much do gas station owners earn?
California gas station owners report a median annual revenue of $2,795,608 and median annual earnings of $675,000. This represents seller's discretionary earnings, which include the owner’s salary and any additional financial benefits the owner receives.
How do I value a gas station business?
Valuing a gas station business typically involves assessing its annual revenue and earnings, then comparing it to other gas stations selling or recently sold in a similar market. Buyers and seller typically start by applying valuation multiples derived from similar businesses that are selling, or recently sold.
In California, gas station revenue multiples range from 0.55 to 2.61, with a median of 0.98. Earnings multiples range from 4.17 to 9.20, with the median at 6.50. This means the average gas station business in California may sell for around 0.98 times its annual revenue, and 6.50 times its annual owner earnings.
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