Detroit, MI
$524,990
Detroit, MI
$524,990
Cedar Rapids, IA
$170,000
Dallas, TX
$436,000
Mobile, AL
$148,000
Brooklyn, NY
$1,320,000
British Columbia
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $544,000
Iowa
$3,000,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Dallas County, TX
$275,000
Sarasota, FL
$400,000
Kingsport, TN
$485,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Southfield, MI
$2,700,000
Spokane, WA
$1,719,000
Romeoville, MD
$299,000
League City, TX
$320,000
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.
Indianapolis, IN
$2,299,000
Kansas City, MO
$8,500,000
Texas
$650,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $523,000
Tarrant County, TX
$440,000
Illinois
$670,000
White Plains, NY
$149,000
Henderson, NV
$199,000
Omaha, NE
$230,000
Washington County, PA
$30,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$7,900,000
Pennsylvania
$2,700,000
Mississippi
$3,000,000
Orange County, FL
$175,000
Brevard County, FL
$314,999
Riverton, UT
$399,995
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $27,912
Utah
$850,000
Evergreen, CO
$160,000
Macon, GA
$225,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
Oakland County, MI
$375,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Quogue, NY
$299,000
Orlando, FL
$899,000
Florida
$2,600,000
Annapolis, MD
$750,000
Tonawanda, NY
$15,000
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.
Minneapolis, MN
$45,000
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Frederick, MD
$215,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $367,000
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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