San Francisco, CA
$249,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$571,860
Midland County, TX
$1,000,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $316,396
Concord, NC
$135,000
North Carolina
$1,200,000
Louisiana
$1,395,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$209,000
Columbus, TX
$275,000
Denver, CO
$29,000
Portland, OR
$87,000
Denver, CO
$90,000
Walton County, GA
$95,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sarasota, FL
$2,100,000
Broward County, FL
$120,000
Philadelphia, PA
$94,000
Gary Hallett
Gateway Business Brokers
Serving Duval County, FL
At Gateway Business Advisors we provide brokerage services for buyers and sellers, assisting our customers each step of the way. We navigate the twists, turns and unexpected occurrences found in each transaction so that you don’t have to. Our experienced business professionals are here to serve you, to be your guide through what is often an emotional process. We’ve owned, operated, bought and sold businesses ranging from $50,000 to several million dollars and we put ourselves in your shoes. It’s why we started the company - to help business people get deals done. To assist in one manner or another, every business owner that comes our way. Advice. We’ve got that, and we’ll be honest with you in giving it. We offer leading edge valuation tools to value your business, we provide free assessments for your business through an exclusive partnership with The Sellability ScoreTM and our businesses are featured on the top business for sale sites in the country. For us, it’s more than a commission (that’s important too). It’s a business transaction and we’re your partner in getting the deal done, helping to secure another piece of your financial picture and your future with it. We hope you’ll like your experience with Gateway Business Advisors and spread the word – small business depends on all of us to make it happen!
Boston, MA
$95,000
Shelby County, TN
$1,150,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$200,000
Minneapolis, MN
$189,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$2,150,000
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Montreal, QC
$590,000
Story County, IA
$230,000
Baltimore County, MD
$550,000
Hampton, VA
$1,500,000
Berkeley County, SC
$550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$4,700,000
Bucks County, PA
$260,000
Broward County, FL
$9,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$60,000
Washington
$500,000
Charleston County, SC
$550,000
Conyers, GA
$24,000
Florida
$500,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,100,000
Montana
$80,000
Pasco County, FL
$50,000
Glendale, CA
$169,000
Horry County, SC
$279,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,794,000
Quincy, MA
$30,000
Seminole County, FL
$149,999
Fred Koenig
Transworld Business Advisors of Bismarck
Serving Burleigh County, ND
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sale of Businesses and Franchises. We offer over 600 professionally-trained Brokers in the areas of Business Brokerage, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Franchising. We have excelled in facilitating transactions through which both parties reach their goals. Call us today; at one of our 250 office world wide; we will help you find the perfect fit. Whether you are looking to sell a business, buy a business, or merge with another business, our trained professionals will be with you all the way through the process.
Connecticut
$5,999,500
Brevard County, FL
$79,000
Queens, NY
$899,999
Fort Worth, TX
$42,500
Decatur, TX
$42,500
Granbury, TX
$42,500
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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