Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000

Sacramento, CA
$235,000

Whittier, CA
$160,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Available in California
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
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 Diego County, CA
$979,723
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$750,000
California
$1,600,000
Available in California
$110,000
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Available Nationwide
$65,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $489,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Belma Dizdarevic
Business Team
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Business Team is the largest business broker in the Western US with over 80 associates. We specialize in selling privately held businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
Riverside, CA
$220,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$399,000
Salinas, CA
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$270,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
Available in California
$50,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
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Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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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 Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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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:
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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