REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Smith County, TX
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Smith County, TX
$1,950,000
Bridgewater, MA
$118,000
Atlanta, GA
$300,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $176,000
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$100,000
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Clermont, FL
$60,000
Littleton, CO
$120,000
New Haven County, CT
$1,270,000
Evergreen, CO
$72,000
Manchester, NH
$350,000
Florida
$10,500,000
Houston, TX
$259,000
Queens, NY
$524,999
Fox Creek, AB
$4,565,000
Grace Thompson
Linehaul Solutions
Serving Fulton County, GA
Linehaul Solutions is a top-tier buyers agent and consultant, specializing in guiding the acquisition and sale of FedEx Ground trucking businesses. Our seasoned experts are dedicated to helping businesses improve their transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize operations. We listen closely to our clients, understand what they need, and come up with solutions that really work. Plus, we're committed to being open and transparent every step of the way. At Linehaul Solutions, we pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, cutting-edge resources, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is to aid clients in achieving their linehaul business goals and cultivating enduring success for their enterprises.
Kansas City, MO
$930,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,300,000
Independence Twp, MI
$50,000
Omaha, NE
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $133,000
Prince William County, VA
$650,000
Arlington, TX
$345,000
Athens, CT
$524,999
Toronto, ON
$69,500,000
Cudahy, WI
$450,000
San Antonio, TX
$1,375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$40,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Pinellas County, FL
$250,000
Collin County, TX
$675,000
Escondido, CA
$170,000
New York
$9,500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$160,000
Denver County, CO
$240,000
El Paso County, CO
$85,000
Fort Worth, TX
$65,000
$100,000
Bakersfield, CA
$231,000
Mercer County, NJ
$10,500,000
Orange County, CA
$265,000
Tucson, AZ
$285,000
Brevard County, FL
$990,000
China
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $408,790
Mike Chapin
First Class Business Sales
Serving Clackamas County, OR
Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Property Tax Appeals, and Business Sales
California
$2,350,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $101,000
Minnesota
$1,595,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$2,100,000
Phoenix, AZ
$336,000
Jackson, NJ
$295,000
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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