Woodland, CA
$350,000
Woodland, CA
$350,000
Campbell, CA
$289,900
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,200,000
California
$1,150,000
El Monte, CA
$205,000
Upland, CA
$280,000
El Cajon, CA
$1,200,000
Orange County, CA
$400,000
Riverside County, CA
$1,200,000
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Available in California
$50,000
Whittier, CA
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Richard Schammel, CBB
Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Venture Investors Business Sales and Acquisitions works with individuals and corporations, representing privately held businesses of all types, with revenue in the range or $3M - $50M. We represent Sellers, and take a proactive, consultive approach to guide and help our clients through each step of the sales transaction or acquisition process. Our services include: • Pre-sale preparation and consulting, • Business valuation and pricing, • Screening and presentation of qualified candidates, • Preparation of all transactional documentation, and • Management of the due diligence and closing processes
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Available in California
$100,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
$1,600,000
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Roseville, CA
$529,000
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
$2,470,000
Sacramento, CA
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Camarillo, CA
$1,591,000
Available in California
$50,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,900,000
California
$700,000
California
$1,600,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
California
Cash Flow: $375,000
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
Available in California
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Rancho Bernardo, CA
$199,000
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
California
Cash Flow: $489,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Available in California
$100,000
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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