Florida
$3,500,000
Florida
$3,500,000
Richmond, VA
$337,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $327,003
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Sacramento County, CA
$500,000
Sacramento County, CA
$499,000
Sarasota, FL
$140,000
Tampa, FL
$800,000
New York County, NY
$500,000
New York County, NY
$465,000
Lake Havasu City, AZ
$199,000
Albany County, NY
$1,100,000
Provo, UT
$149,995
$287,450
Austin, TX
Tampa, FL
$50,000
San Paolo
$6,130,000
Kevin Lease, MBA
Murphy Business Of Des Moines
Serving Polk County, IA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America. Whether you desire to buy or sell a business, our conveniently located offices throughout the United States and Canada provide business broker expertise that accommodates the diverse needs of clientele in many business sectors. How we partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. We start by gaining a complete understanding of your needs and desires. Then we come up with a strategic plan that includes a clear outline of our recommendations and associated costs to you. From devising a strategic marketing approach to researching qualified prospective buyers to valuing your business, to negotiating terms that make sense for you, we’re here every step of the way. Murphy Business will help you complete your sale quickly and efficiently, so you are completely happy with us, the process, and the results. How we partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. We guide you through the purchasing process, all the while keeping you up to date on procedural and financial issues, and putting you in touch with the appropriate accounting, banking, legal, real estate and other business partners who can help you close the deal with the greatest ease. Murphy Track Record Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. When you need sound advice, a strategic plan, and tactical implementation to buy or sell a business, call on Murphy Business. Contact us today to find out why we are the trusted business brokers of entrepreneurs across North America.
North Carolina
$500,000
Tarrant County, TX
$75,000
Vienna
$1,950,000
Cook County, IL
$49,000
Copenhagen
$14,000,000
Broward County, FL
$450,000
Pennsylvania
$6,000,000
Kygenesis
$7,000,000
$179,000
New York, NY
Aventura, FL
$15,000,000
$5,000,000
Birmingham, AL
$200,000
Websites and ecommerce businesses offer scale that local “brick and mortar” businesses can’t match. If you’re looking to buy or sell one of these businesses, it helps to have some context on valuation and financial performance of the industry. To that end, we have aggregated website and ecommerce business for sale listing data to provide benchmark financial information for anyone looking to enter the market.
This data serves as a guide, but it is important to note that each business is unique and may have different valuation factors. When considering buying or selling a website or ecommerce business, it is crucial to do thorough due diligence and seek professional guidance.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
477 |
Median Asking Price |
$525,000 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$713,516 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$222,533 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Website and Ecommerce Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
2.00 |
Median |
0.75 |
3.00 |
Upper Quartile |
1.38 |
3.89 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the report:
Website & E-Commerce Business Valuation: Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a website or ecommerce business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a website or ecommerce business in the U.S. is approximately $525,000.
How much do these business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but website or ecommerce business owners report median annual sales of $713,516 and annual owner earnings of $222,533. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a website or ecommerce business?
Valuing a website or ecommerce business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, and growth (or decline) trends. 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 in the website or ecommerce business space typically range from 0.43 to 1.38, with the median at 0.75. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.89, with the median at 3.00. These values suggest the average website or ecommerce business may sell for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 3 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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