Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$2,000,000
Riverside County, CA
$350,000
San Diego, CA
$875,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
San Diego County, CA
$25,000
South San Francisco, CA
$375,000
La Puente, CA
$615,000
Windsor, CA
$365,000
Available in California
$90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
$3,900,000
Fresno, CA
$995,000
$139,000
San Diego County, CA
Orange County, CA
$109,900
Sacramento, CA
$340,000
Cynthia Randall
Transworld Business Advisors of San Francisco
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors brings buyers and sellers together. We are the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and mergers and acquisitions. Adding value by assisting business owners in the confidential sale of their business. Through the process, we also assist entrepreneurs to find opportunities of business ownership through buying existing businesses or franchises. Transworld Business Advisors has assisted thousands of owners with the sale of their businesses domestically and internationally.
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Rialto, CA
$1,600,000
Fresno, CA
$260,000
Pacheco, CA
$99,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Mateo County, CA
$400,000
San Diego County, CA
$2,270,000
$425,000
San Francisco County, CA
Orange County, CA
$675,000
San Francisco, CA
$8,500,000
Sacramento County, CA
$97,200
San Diego County, CA
$189,000
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$296,000
Orange County, CA
$69,500
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
California
$475,000
$250,000
Folsom, CA
Orange County, CA
$505,000
Long Beach, CA
$490,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
Anaheim, CA
$100,000
Rachael Yun
California Bridge Realty
Serving Orange County, CA
As a Real Estate Professional team, CalBridge team recognizes and values trust in their client's place as a Buyer , Seller and investor. CalBridge strive to do their very best every day to exceed their client's expectations. CalBridge team's sales consistently go up in the plethora of multifaceted real estate translations including Commercial, New Construction Sales, Residential re-sale, Real Estate Investment, Property Management, and The First Time Home Buyer. Additionally, CalBridge property management department will give their best service in the area which includes finding and qualifying tenants in a short period of time and managing smoothly without any problems.
Stanislaus County, CA
$62,400
Fontana, CA
$350,000
$975,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$199,000
Fresno, CA
$85,000
Available in California
$75,000
Alameda County, CA
$120,000
Fairfield, CA
$1,224,000
South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000
Orange County, CA
$429,000
California
Cash Flow: $150,000
Kelseyville, CA
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$220,000
Orange County, CA
$4,200,000
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Available Nationwide
$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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