Sugar Land, TX
$134,500
Sugar Land, TX
$134,500
Nassau County, NY
$1,399,000
Plymouth, IN
$580,000
Graham, TX
$11,985,000
Fairfield County, CT
$795,000
Arlington, TX
$550,000
Washington
Cash Flow: $500,000
Montgomery County, AL
$449,000
Lee County, FL
$250,000
Naples, FL
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coos County, NH
$1,300,000
Lucas County, OH
$50,000
Louisiana
Cash Flow: $2,250,591
Farmington, UT
$699,995
Bill Nicholson, MBA, CM&AA, M&AMI
Sunbelt Dallas Metro & ESA Mergers
Serving Dallas County, TX
Sunbelt is one of the world's largest sellers of privately-held companies. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a business, we have the resources to help you reach your goals. With offices worldwide, and the most skilled professionals in the industry, Sunbelt has the marketing savvy and exposure that you can only get when you list your business for sale with us. Sunbelt Dallas Metro is an elite division of Sunbelt with our office located in Uptown, Dallas, Texas. Our local experts put Sunbelt’s reach to work for you. As part of your trusted team, our experienced advisors work with you to navigate the complexities of buying and selling a business. Our interests are the same as yours and we are committed to confidentiality, integrity and professionalism. Areas of expertise: Business Brokerage: $50,000 - $5 million in Revenues (Sunbelt Dallas Metro): sunbeltdallasmetro.com M&A Advisory: $5 million - $100 million in Revenues (Exit Strategy Advisors): esamergers.com
Solano County, CA
$1,500,000
Pinellas County, FL
$379,724
Boulder, CO
$260,000
Houston, TX
$208,900
California
$4,000,000
Waukesha, WI
$725,000
Worcester, MA
$479,000
Martin County, FL
$6,000,000
Collin County, TX
$550,000
Brevard County, FL
$475,000
Florida
$325,000
California
Cash Flow: $823,965
Calhoun County, MS
$445,000
Providence County, RI
$815,000
Florida
Cash Flow: $2,167,862
Hamilton County, OH
Cash Flow: $1,018,000
Schaumburg, IL
$1,750,000
$12,840,000
Allen County, IN
$795,000
Washington
$4,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$2,350,000
Elmore County, AL
$580,000
Orlando, FL
$300,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,513,000
Saint Louis, MO
$3,500,000
Volusia County, FL
$75,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$65,000
Lawton, OK
$10,500,000
Mark Gobitas
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida's professional sales agents have been representing buyers and sellers of small and mid-sized businesses for nearly 25 years. SUNBELT is currently the largest network of business brokerage offices in the world dealing exclusively in the sale of businesses. We offer the national and international exposure for seller's business for sale while maintaining the confidentiality they demand and the local attention they deserve. Our team, comprised of brokers with certifications such as Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), handles complex transactions across industries, with revenues typically between $1 million and $50 million. At Sunbelt Business Brokers of South Florida, our mission is simple: to be the trusted partner for entrepreneurs, helping them maximize the value of their businesses through expert guidance, industry knowledge, and a commitment to getting deals done right.
Sarasota County, FL
$490,000
Carroll County, NH
$1,300,000
Austin, TX
$650,000
California
Cash Flow: $476,057
Hamilton County, OH
$1,725,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$100,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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