Oregon
$140,000
Oregon
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000
Edison, NJ
$220,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Jersey City, NJ
$825,000
Omaha, NE
$1,980,000
Kansas
$309,950
Los Angeles County, CA
$239,000
Tinley Park, IN
$545,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$100,000
Washington County, OR
$245,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $954,143
Houston, TX
$40,000
Cape May County, NJ
$150,000
Dallas, TX
$275,000
Beaufort County, SC
$345,000
Michelle Ellis
Amazing Realty
Serving Williamson County, TX
The Business Exchange Network is a Texas organization of Accredited Business Brokers serving the needs of business owners throughout the United States. We are experts, professionals in selling and valuing businesses. Our organization is staffed by individuals maintaining excellent credentials. We have in excess of 40 combined years of hands-on experience in buying, selling, valuing, and closing business transactions. At the Business Exchange Network, we are associated with a specialized professional support team consisting of seasoned: Attorneys-at-Law Certified Public Accountants Certified Business Appraisers Certified Business Counselors Licensed Real Estate Agents Certified Business Intermediaries All working together to provide the expertise and dedication necessary for the successful transfer of your business.
New Hampshire
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $520,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, IN
$1,080,000
Lake County, FL
$195,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$169,000
Idaho
$299,000
Rhode Island
$2,200,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Mckean County, PA
$615,000
Louisville, CT
$399,990
Colorado
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $563,935
Kansas City, MO
$159,000
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
Houston, TX
$169,000
Windsor, ON
$400,000
Saint Louis, MO
$425,000
Florida
$1,900,000
Delaware County, PA
$89,900
Salt Lake City, UT
$275,000
Wayne County, MI
$44,900
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $957,000
Abilene, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,677,842
Minnesota
$450,000
Minnesota
$1,500,000
Minnesota
$135,000
Las Vegas, NV
$2,300,000
Minnesota
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Athens County, OH
$3,750,000
Titusville, FL
$198,000
Wes Martin
Sound Business Brokers
Serving Thurston County, WA
With over 30 years of trusted professional experience in the industry, Sound Business Brokers has closed hundreds of millions of dollars in transaction value and offers a unique service in Washington State. Full confidentiality, honesty, seasoned negotiation, and maximized due process are just the beginning of how we assist you in your journey to find qualified buyers and receive maximum value for your business.
King County, WA
$280,000
Saint Louis, NC
$300,000
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Nashville, TN
$620,000
Johnson City, NY
$895,999
Tamarac, FL
$228,000
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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