Montclair, NJ
$155,000
Montclair, NJ
$155,000
Charlotte, NC
$190,000
Rockland County, NY
$395,000
New York County, NY
$450,000
South Gate, CA
$1,250,000
Charlotte, NC
$235,000
Va Beach, VA
$225,000
North Carolina
$2,200,000
Harris County, TX
$145,000
Queens County, NY
$850,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$249,000
Pequannock Township, NJ
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles County, CA
$465,000
$4,799,000
North Topsail Beach, NC
Austin, TX
$1,299,999
Missoula, MT
$400,000
Michael Nuanes
Business Brokerage Services, LLC
Serving Denver County, CO
At Business Brokerage Services, we excel in every dimension of small business brokerage, seamlessly navigating through analysis, financial evaluation, packaging, marketing, and successfully concluding transactions. Our diverse expertise extends across various industries, ranging from service businesses like cleaning and landscaping companies, to retail businesses such as liquor and convenience stores, as well as unique industries like ATM routes and hotels. With a business acumen spanning eighteen plus years, we have meticulously cultivated and nurtured trusted relationships with both buyers and sellers, as well as local closing attorneys, business banks, and title companies. Our profound comprehension of the entire Colorado small business landscape, coupled with an unwavering commitment to honesty and reliability, has established Business Brokerage Services as a highly esteemed firm within the vibrant small business community of greater Colorado.
Idaho
$350,000
Albuquerque, NM
$120,000
Perrysburg, OH
$1,193,000
Saint Louis, MO
$320,000
Jourdanton, TX
$40,000
Smyrna, GA
$145,000
Volusia County, FL
$59,000
Worcester County, MA
$149,000
$100,000
Macon, GA
Maui County, HI
$125,000
Cleveland, OH
$489,999
Tampa, FL
$121,899
Tulsa, OK
$199,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Albany, IN
$450,000
Lemon Grove, CA
$400,000
Charleston County, SC
$120,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$150,000
Honolulu County, HI
$125,000
Dallas, TX
$450,000
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
San Diego, CA
$1,210,000
New Mexico
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $310,000
Parkland County, AB
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $746,784
Lubbock County, TX
$275,000
Indian River County, FL
$1,125,000
Harrison, NY
$350,000
Dallas, TX
$415,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$99,500
Kari Smith
Ameri-Business
Serving Jackson County, IN
Transactions handled by Ameri-Business brokers are held confidentially by all parties. We require that a prospective buyer review and sign a non-disclosure statement outlining his responsibility in having access to a seller’s confidential information. This occurs before any detailed information concerning a specific opportunity is released. Ameri-Business Brokers is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the business sale. We understand that the public knowledge of a potential sale can affect the attitudes and actions of customers, employees, competitors, lenders, suppliers, or investors and thus the value of the company. We also want to safeguard the employment status of a potential buyer while he or she considers a very important change for their future. Each agent at Ameri-business Brokers brings an extensive training and experience to the table with each business sale they negotiate. Our professional brokers come from a variety of backgrounds, including accounting, law, banking, real estate and insurance - so no matter what business you are looking to buy or sell, you can trust that you will be in well-qualified hands. We go the extra mile to make the transaction run smooth.
Margate, FL
$350,000
Bergen County, NJ
$1,700,000
$189,000
Selden, NY
Osceola County, FL
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cape Coral, FL
$2,100,000
Arizona
$3,190,000
Atlanta, GA
$599,000
Phoenix, AZ
$1,500,000
Brentwood, NY
$110,000
Ashburn, VA
$295,000
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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