Wisconsin
$1,000,000
Wisconsin
$1,000,000
Fort Washington, PA
$995,000
Montana
$1,300,000
Wisconsin
$700,000
Richmond, VA
$6,400,000
Bolivia, NC
$175,000
Knoxville, TN
$308,900
Tulsa, OK
$172,900
Denville, NJ
$220,000
Tampa, FL
$75,000
Columbus, OH
$175,000
Leesburg, VA
$150,000
Tonawanda, NY
$60,000
Mesa, AZ
$550,000
Maryland
$1,300,000
Cedar Rapids, IA
$234,999
Andrew Rosenthal
Lighthouse Business Brokers
Serving Cook County, IL
Lighthouse Business Brokers exclusively represents sellers of high quality businesses. We have a very high close rate because of our attention to detail, perseverance, and marketing know-how. We utilize technology everywhere we can, but we never let that get in the way of a good conversation. We are experienced in all aspects of a business transaction and we and stay informed about industry best practices. We have the same goal as our clients, so we always go above and beyond to get to the best results possible. We love talking to business owners and entrepreneurs so don't hesitate to reach out.
San Antonio, ON
$100,000
Madison, WI
$300,000
Jupiter, FL
$299,900
Baton Rouge, LA
$175,000
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Frederick, MD
$215,000
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$195,000
Ramsey, NJ
$99,500
Short Hills, NJ
$595,000
Washington, DC
$795,000
Reading, MA
$95,000
Charleston, SC
$550,000
Hoboken, NJ
$105,000
Shrewsbury, MA
$74,500
Aurora, IL
$250,000
Hennepin County, MN
$65,000
Arkansas
$175,000
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Nassau County, NY
$175,000
California
$350,000
Arlington, TX
$329,000
Stone Mountain, GA
$585,000
Broward County, FL
$179,000
Kentucky
$225,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $495,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Orange County, CA
$70,800
Tompkins County, NY
$850,000
Kevin Everts
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving Onondaga County, NY
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. For someone that personally went through the process of selling a business in Syracuse, I understand the challenge to selling while maintaining a profitable business. Owners need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. Transworld Business Advisors of Syracuse provides the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors of Syracuse focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development.
Sterling, VA
$100,000
Dell Rapids, SD
$475,000
Logan County, WV
$650,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$250,000
$5,750,000
Cutler Bay, FL
$80,000
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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