Sanford, FL
$330,000
Sanford, FL
$330,000
Indianapolis, IN
$238,750
Bucks County, PA
$190,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Essex County, MA
$1,750,000
Virginia
$750,000
Canada
$3,500,000
Queens, NY
$300,000
Massachusetts
$1,600,000
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Brook Park, OH
$135,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $520,000
The Woodlands, LA
$90,000
Alachua County, FL
$99,900
$488,000
San Jose, CA
South San Francisco, CA
$375,000
Arlington Heights, IL
$5,900,000
Timothy Haves
Petroleum Realty Group ®
Serving Orange County, CA
The Petroleum Realty Group ® specializes in the sale and purchase of gas stations and convenience stores and has quickly risen to become the premier Gas Station, Car wash and alternative fuel advisor in California. Born out of the Corporate services world, the Petroleum Realty Group was formed to provide professional advice to an industry sector that has hitherto suffered from inconsistencies and mistrust. Buying or selling a Gas Station and Car Wash is no different from any other large capital transaction. Our clients are seeking an industry expert who not only knows the intricacies of the business but who can guild them through the financial implications and legal ramifications associated Gas Stations and Car Washes. With over a billion dollars of transactions over the past 10 years our success speaks for itself. We have eliminated the guess work from buying or selling gas stations and car washes by keeping and maintaining an extensive database of owners and operators in California. Every transaction is recorded and used to aid our evaluation process. If you are looking for Gas Station for Sale in California or through out the states please call us or bisit our web site WWW.Petroleumrealtygroup.com Membership to the group is limited to those Brokers who are 100% devoted to the Gas Station business, have experience in both fuel distribution and marketing and have the ability to analyze complicated financial and environmental documentation.
$1,010,000
Deschutes County, OR
$2,995,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$395,000
Orange County, FL
$90,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
$1,950,000
Burlington, ON
$1,500,000
Chattanooga, TN
$244,000
Strongsville, OH
$128,500
$689,000
Volusia County, FL
Tennessee
$2,000,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,150,000
Belmont, NC
$17,499
Pennsylvania
$1,250,000
Westchester County, NY
$999,999
Greenville, SC
$220,000
Tulsa, OK
$489,749
Frederick, MD
$215,000
The Woodlands, TX
$120,000
Spring Hill, FL
$625,000
$1,750,000
Queens County, NY
Bethany Beach, DE
$27,924,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$1,195,000
Fairhope, AL
$25,000
La Puente, CA
$615,000
Windsor, CA
$365,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $966,000
Stratford, CT
$495,000
Wisconsin
$1,500,000
Tim Petrou
Blue Shark Realty Group, Inc.
Serving Suffolk County, NY
Richmond County, NY
$425,000
Pierce County, WA
$3,572,000
$125,000
Prescott, AZ
Boston, MA
$640,000
Bergen County, NJ
$849,000
Hernando, MS
$500,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$1,200,000
Mooresville, NC
$140,000
Wayne County, MI
$184,900
Pennsylvania
$3,000,000
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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