Phoenix, AZ
$336,000
Phoenix, AZ
$336,000
Jackson, NJ
$295,000
Tennessee
$56,000
Missouri
$850,000
Nashville, TN
$1,195,000
North Carolina
$1,200,000
Connecticut
$370,000
Michigan
$1,100,000
Charlotte, NC
$345,000
Shreveport, LA
$242,000
Fitchburg, MA
$369,000
Utah
$3,000,000
Martin County, FL
$650,000
Clearwater, FL
$170,000
Sanford, FL
$95,000
Lee County, FL
$499,995
James Shin, MBA, CBI
Serving Kitsap County, WA
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5 Billion. You deserve an experienced, certified, and licensed professional who specializes in business sales.
Irvine, MN
$524,999
Minneapolis, IN
$525,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elbert County, CO
$6,000,000
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Ouachita County, LA
$450,000
Dearborn, MI
$199,000
Woodland Park, NJ
$3,750,000
Worcester County, MA
$349,000
Lynchburg, VA
$85,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$3,200,000
Dallas, TX
$108,900
Arkansas
$270,000
Savannah, GA
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$1,200,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$3,500,000
King County, WA
$385,000
Brevard County, FL
$65,000
British Columbia
$330,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,225,000
Nebraska
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $457,000
Indian River County, FL
$275,000
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
Scottdale, GA
$450,000
New York
$1,400,000
San Mateo County, CA
$175,000
Seattle, WA
$110,000
Smith County, TX
$350,000
Barry Johns
TransWorld Business Advisor of Columbia West
Serving Lexington County, SC
"Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. We are a global network of brokers offering turnkey solutions for those that want to buy or sell a business. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld Business Advisors offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together."
Portland, OR
$225,000
Nassau County, NY
$350,000
North Carolina
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $622,000
Houston, TX
$1,600,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
Arizona
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $324,000
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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