Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Chicago, IL
$6,700,000
Kane County, IL
$1,500,000
La Grange, TX
$520,000
Lewis County, WA
$1,900,000
Missouri
$1,150,000
Fresno, CA
$1,950,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Livingston County, IL
$2,000,000
Craig County, OK
$1,350,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,400,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,890,000
Hood County, TX
$2,400,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,700,000
Felizardo Gaxiola
First Choice Business Brokers - Excellence Team
Serving Riverside County, CA
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Winnebago County, IL
$650,000
Bexar County, TX
$4,900,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Comanche County, TX
$1,290,000
Mount Gilead, OH
$1,936,000
Rockford, IL
$850,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,100,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,200,000
Lake County, IN
$1,700,000
Dallas County, TX
$4,290,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
North Miami, FL
$2,400,000
Wenona, IL
$4,000,000
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Gary, IN
$2,300,000
Deer Park, TX
Mead, CO
$5,500,000
Aurora, CO
$4,500,000
Miami, FL
$29,000,000
Winnebago County, IL
$150,000
Danville, GA
$1,500,000
Smith County, TX
$7,800,000
Dallas County, TX
$2,990,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$425,000
Altus, OK
$550,000
Gas stations are a staple business and great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the world of small business ownership. While the cost of entry is high, the business provides stable income irrespective of broader economic conditions.
To help provide some insight into the 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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
322 |
Median Asking Price |
$445,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,840,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$170,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Gas Station Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.14 |
1.67 |
Median |
0.36 |
2.38 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
4.12 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Gas Station Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a gas station?
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 $445,000.
How much do gas station owners earn?
Gas station owners report a median annual revenue of $1,840,000 and median annual earnings of $170,000. This represents seller's discretionary earnings, which include the owner’s salary and any additional financial benefits the owner receives.
Where are most gas stations for sale located?
The states with most gas stations for sale include:
The metro areas with most gas station businesses for sale include:
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.
Gas station revenue multiples range from 0.14 to 0.87, with a median of 0.36. Earnings multiples range from 1.67 to 4.12, with the median at 2.38. This means the average gas station business may sell for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.38 times its annual owner earnings.
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