Hudson County, NJ
$135,000
Hudson County, NJ
$135,000
Louisville, KY
$985,000
Middlesex County, MA
$989,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$110,000
Rochester, NY
$150,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $517,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Denton County, TX
$4,200,000
Maryland
$2,299,000
Nassau County, NY
$115,000
Hampton, VA
$400,000
Pennsylvania
$825,000
North Carolina
$3,400,000
Charleston, SC
$699,900
Raleigh, NC
$699,899
Cumberland County, ME
$200,000
Kauai County, HI
$495,000
Mark Zervos
Platinum Real Estate
Serving Collier County, FL
After owning and running two of the largest real estate franchises in the world and with more than 32 years experience in the business, the founders of Platinum Real Estate wanted to create a company that provided a more caring, customer focused buying and selling experience. An experience that includes state of the art marketing and constant communication when selling your Business, Commercial Property or Luxury Home with agents that truly listen to your needs. This approach has enabled Platinum to become one of the fastest growing and most well respected real estate companies in the industry. We are continually striving to offer our clients the service and support they deserve. As you prepare to start the next chapter, we would like to thank you for considering Platinum Real Estate. We love what we do, our buyers and sellers love what we do, and at the end of the day that's what sells a business, commercial property or luxury home.
Fairfield County, CT
$54,900
Duval County, FL
$675,000
Columbus, OH
$1,900,000
Worcester County, MA
$675,000
Evansville, IN
$2,300,000
New York
$1,800,000
New York
$7,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ozaukee County, WI
$1,340,000
Greenville, SC
$224,900
Alexandria, MO
$494,900
Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC
$599,000
Orange County, CA
$275,000
Livingston, TX
$250,000
Saint Louis, MO
$100,000
Sarasota County, FL
$75,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Fairfield County, CT
$415,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $701,000
Arlington, VA
$220,000
Riverside, ID
$119,900
Wisconsin
$2,750,000
Fayette County, KY
$375,000
Kawartha Lakes, ON
$249,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$889,978
Fort Worth, TX
$150,000
$425,000
California
$2,350,000
Antonio Spagnolo
Bright Trust Realty LLC
Serving Orange County, FL
New Mexico
$2,350,000
Jackson County, GA
$200,000
Austin, TX
$496,230
Yakima County, WA
$1,200,000
Minnesota
$550,000
Missouri
$262,000
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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