Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Livermore, CA
$85,000
San Jose, CA
$109,000
Santa Monica, CA
$125,000
Berkeley, CA
$19,500,000
Orange County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$749,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
California
$1,100,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
California
$2,400,000
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Available in California
$100,000
San Diego County, CA
$750,000
California
$4,650,000
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
California
$350,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Orange County, CA
$70,800
San Francisco, CA
$234,990
Available in California
$40,900
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Contra Costa County, CA
$136,800
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Oakland, CA
$623,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Available in California
$60,000
Lakewood, CA
$690,000
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Campbell, CA
$289,900
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
California
$1,150,000
Marshall Pollock CBB CBI
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors is considered by many to be the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. From business brokerage, franchising, to mergers and acquisitions; we are the business sale specialists. Since our inception, we have excelled in getting deals done! Call us and you will understand what makes us the best company to handle any business or commercial real estate sale.
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Upland, CA
$280,000
$120,000
Desert Hot Springs, CA
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Available in California
$65,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Available Nationwide
$30,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, 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 of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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