Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $506,478
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $506,478
Queens, NY
$2,500,000
Pennsylvania
$2,500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$230,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$170,000
Columbus, OH
$69,900
Wake Forest, KY
$120,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$1,450,000
Fort Collins, CO
$250,000
Key West, FL
$1,250,000
Clermont, FL
$98,500
Suffolk County, NY
$375,000
Calgary, ON
$105,500
Saint Louis, MO
$1,250,000
Saint Charles, IL
$24,995
Davis County, UT
$175,000
Carol Gresham
CBI Team
Serving Benton County, AR
CBI has been the trusted partner to Main Street and Lower Middle Market Business Owners since 1994. With nearly 800 successful, confidential, business sales, CBI is the advisor you can trust to earn more cash at closing. Regardless of the business value, the CBI TEAM respects all business owners and provides professional, confidential business sale consultation.
Collin County, TX
$1,200,000
Wayne County, MI
$52,500
Michigan
$52,500
Maricopa County, AZ
$250,000
La Porte, TX
$1,170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $353,399
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Indiana
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,081,791
Eau Claire, WI
$108,900
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
Catawba, NC
$250,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,801,364
Suffolk County, NY
$175,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $798,000
North Carolina
$2,499,999
Fort Worth, PA
$150,900
California
$2,750,000
Collin County, TX
$700,000
Houston, TX
$550,000
Utah
$240,000
Albuquerque, KY
$224,900
Tulsa, NY
$404,900
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Kings County, NY
$110,000
Erie County, PA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $237,557
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$1,450,000
Atlanta, GA
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $168,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$50,000
Garry Klein
Houlihan Lawrence
Serving Westchester County, NY
The Klein Commercial Story The Team was formed as a division of Houlihan Lawrence Commercial to provide clients with a diverse range of skillsets needed in this competitive industry. The goal was to combine over 35 years of experience and over $750 million in closed transactions with our local connections in order to develop a stronger client base and a broader offering of properties. As a team we continue to grow in size, scope and market reach. We utilize technology, training and talent to support our clients and our ever expanding portfolio of offerings. Let us know how we can help you achieve your real estate goals.
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Wayne, NJ
$674,999
Thurston County, WA
$175,000
Philadelphia, PA
$4,000,000
Mississippi
$93,000
Texas
$1,350,000
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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