Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Columbus, OH
$175,000
Sarasota, FL
$850,000
Lincoln County, MT
$549,000
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$175,000
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Frederick, MD
$215,000
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$195,000
Ramsey, NJ
$99,500
Short Hills, NJ
$595,000
Washington, DC
$795,000
Reading, MA
$95,000
Charleston, SC
$550,000
Hoboken, NJ
$105,000
Doug Jackson
Capital Business Brokers
Serving Alexandria County, VA
Doug Jackson is Northern Virginia's Number One Business Seller. As a former owner of the world's largest business brokerage network Doug Jackson is one of the most experienced business brokers on the East Coast. And with more than 700 successful transactions, Doug's understanding of his market area is second to none. Call Doug at Virginia (703) 898-0888 Doug@cbbva.com www.CBBVA.com
Shrewsbury, MA
$74,500
Aurora, IL
$250,000
Arkansas
$175,000
Lee County, FL
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,396,655
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Nassau County, NY
$175,000
$4,970,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Omaha, NE
$219,900
Lee County, FL
$250,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $853,000
Frisco, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,189,856
Winnebago County, IL
$1,650,000
Mesa, AZ
$1,050,000
Lee County, FL
$2,200,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,048,300
Hillsborough County, NH
$1,900,000
Alaska
$1,300,000
Shelby County, AL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $553,521
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Costa Rica
$3,100,000
Cleveland, OH
$257,500
Lincoln, NH
$1,597,000
Wayne County, MI
$3,455,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,354,000
Wisconsin
$549,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Ohio
$3,000,000
Hamilton County, IN
$135,000
Domonic Dr Christine Wilkerson
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving DuPage County, IL
Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has become a leading force in the U.S. business brokerage industry. Our FCBB Naperville office, as part of this extensive network, offers top-tier services to business buyers and sellers. Our team brings a wealth of experience in business management, acquisitions, and sales, and we provide personalized support throughout the entire transaction process. We work across a variety of industries, ensuring our clients receive the expert advice needed to confidently navigate the complexities of buying or selling a business. With over $12 billion in transactions under our belt, we're committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their business goals and embark on the next chapter of their journey.
Will County, IL
$299,000
Madison County, AL
$375,000
Alameda County, CA
$1,800,000
Shelby County, AL
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
Broward County, FL
$1,000,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, 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 in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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