REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hancock County, IA
$3,530,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hancock County, IA
$3,530,000
Lockhart, TX
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$1,800,000
California
$500,000
California
Culpeper County, VA
$220,320
Ogden, UT
$500,000
Las Vegas, NV
$35,000
Medley, FL
$800,000
South Carolina
$1,900,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$790,000
Virginia Beach County, VA
$1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$699,000
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
Jackson County, OH
$2,500,000
Chino, CA
$3,385,685
Jeff Naylor
Transworld Business Advisors Davis
Serving Davis County, UT
For over 40 years, Transworld Business Advisors has been the global leader in business sales, franchise consulting, and commercial real estate. With a presence in over 200 offices worldwide, we provide unmatched expertise and turnkey solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking success and a balanced quality of life. Since our inception in 1979, Transworld has grown to become the world’s largest business brokerage firm, supported by 500+ expert agents and a portfolio exceeding 6,000 business listings. Our services span industries such as manufacturing, distribution, service, technology, and retail, offering tailored solutions for every business need. Transworld’s comprehensive training, marketing support, and local field guidance ensure that clients and franchisees are equipped to achieve their goals. Whether buying, selling, or expanding a business, our team provides expert mentorship every step of the way. Empowering entrepreneurs and fostering prosperity is our mission.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$299,990
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
Ohio
$822,000
Miami, FL
$3,775,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oklahoma
$3,000,000
Shenandoah, TX
$175,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,500,000
$80,000
San Luis Obispo, CA
Washtenaw County, MI
$65,000
Phoenix, AZ
$100,000
Newaygo County, MI
$495,000
Mecklenburg County, VA
Cash Flow: $419,540
Grand Rapids, MI
$390,000
California
$325,000
Artesia, CA
$700,000
Michigan
$4,800,000
Texas
Cash Flow: $611,535
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
$100,000
Edmonton, AB
Lakeland, FL
$100,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$120,000
Birmingham, AL
$1,300,000
Florida
$1,299,000
Naples, FL
$570,000
Nassau County, NY
$7,500,000
Illinois
San Francisco County, CA
$3,205,000
Jenny Nguyen
REAL
Serving El Paso County, CO
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,300,000
South Carolina
Cash Flow: $1,916,803
$1,271,000
Hood River, OR
St. George, UT
$75,000
Nassau County, NY
$599,000
Nebraska
$600,000
Miami, FL
$499,000
Burns Flat, OK
Cash Flow: $189,568
Syracuse, NY
$2,200,000
Medina County, OH
$1,600,000
Companies that "make something" are always in demand, and U.S. manufacturing is growing, despite the decades long march towards offshore production. Some of the most popular categories include:
The manufacturing sector is resilient, and less affected by broader market trends. Asking prices and valuations have been steady through the pandemic years and continually command an average valuation multiple of 3 times seller earnings.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a manufacturing business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of manufacturing businesses, and surface key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,194 |
Median Asking Price |
$628,317 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$939,301 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$213,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Manufacturing Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.50 |
2.40 |
Median |
0.75 |
3.12 |
Upper Quartile |
1.10 |
4.23 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Manufacturing Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a manufacturing business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a manufacturing business is $628,317.
How much do manufacturing business owners earn?
Manufacturing business owners report median annual sales of $939,301 and annual owner earnings of $213,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a manufacturing business?
Valuing a manufacturing business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. 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 among manufacturing businesses listed for sale range from 0.50 to 1.10, with the median at 0.75. Earnings multiples range from 2.40 to 4.23, with the median at 3.12. These values suggest a typical manufacturing business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 3.12 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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