Surfside Beach, SC
$210,000
Surfside Beach, SC
$210,000
Monterey, CA
$250,000
Silverdale, WA
$75,000
Camarillo, CA
$240,000
Fort Worth, TX
$1,475,000
Ohio
$580,000
Phoenix, AZ
$185,000
Schomberg, ON
$390,000
Naperville, IL
$100,000
Winder, GA
$120,000
Mohave County, AZ
$224,500
Baltimore, MD
$400,000
Cincinnati, OH
$399,000
British Columbia
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,500,000
Not Disclosed
Montana
$750,000
Eddy Roche
Hub Commercial | Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
At Hub Commercial and affiliated partnership with Sunbelt Business Brokers, we specialize in the sale, acquisition, and leasing of businesses throughout Arizona. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or lease a business, our experienced brokers provide expert guidance tailored to your needs.
Bronx, NY
$1,450,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,407,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$1,250,000
Gilford, NH
$300,000
Wake County, NC
$250,000
Travis County, TX
$878,000
Atlanta, GA
$100,000
Collin County, TX
$420,000
Los Angeles, CA
$115,000
Philadelphia, PA
$339,900
Wayne County, MI
$875,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$925,000
Greenville County, SC
$295,000
Sarasota, FL
$175,000
Dallas County, TX
$295,000
Ossining, NY
$275,000
Scranton, PA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $186,226
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$155,000
El Paso, TX
$1,100,000
Fresh Meadows, NY
$135,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$340,000
Orlando, FL
$1,600,000
New York
$5,000,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,700,000
Detroit, TX
$985,000
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
Glendale, AZ
$199,500
Las Vegas, NV
$515,000
Jenny Gregory
eXp Realty Commercial - BiCoastal Investment
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
As someone who has walked in your shoes, I have a deep appreciation and understanding of what it takes to build and run a successful business. I personally owned and operated a restaurant in Nashville for years, and my husband and I also started a thriving cybersecurity company from the ground up. I know firsthand the challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs that come with growing, managing, and eventually selling a business. With years of experience in business sales, I’ve developed a proven process to make selling as seamless as possible. My team and I are here to guide you every step of the way. As long as you have the financials in order, I can bring the right buyer to the table, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your legacy.
Orange County, FL
$1,000,000
Shelby County, TN
$2,250,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$175,001
Colorado
$375,000
El Paso, TX
$895,000
Aurora, IL
$250,100
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, 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 service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. 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 range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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