Hamilton County, OH
$125,000
Hamilton County, OH
$125,000
Orange County, FL
$99,999
Georgia
Cash Flow: $270,000
Nevada
Cash Flow: $771,000
Dallas County, TX
$150,000
Gta, ON
$1,000,000
Iowa
$330,000
Fort Myers Beach, FL
$90,000
Windsor, ON
$1,000,000
Sedgwick County, KS
$275,000
Gainesville, FL
$199,900
Ascutney, VT
$695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Dakota
$4,124,000
California
Cash Flow: $750,000
Kayla Marling
Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate
Serving Licking County, OH
Shai Commercial Real Estate Ltd. was started in March 2003. Our founder, J. Park Shai III, established the real estate firm after working with Anderson Layman Company for over seven years. In July 2015, Brandon Hess joined the firm after serving 15 years in the food distribution industry. In 2018, Hess obtained his broker’s license and partnered with Shai forming Shai · Hess Commercial Real Estate, LLC. Today, we are 100% dedicated to commercial real estate within: Brokerage, Development and Management. Our team of agents focuses on office, industrial, retail, flex, multi-family and land across the state of Ohio. At Shai · Hess we are committed to these core values: Confidentiality, Loyalty, Communication and Trust. Unlike most real estate companies, Shai · Hess operates as a full functioning team allowing all of our agents to work for the company’s clients. When we list a property, it is not listed with an individual, it is listed with the whole Shai · Hess Team. We are welcoming new clients and look forward to servicing all your real estate needs.
Charleston County, SC
$16,000,000
Lake County, IL
$14,600
North Carolina
$6,585,000
Fort Myers, FL
$699,999
Kendall County, IL
$1,300,000
Las Vegas, NV
$4,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Queen Annes County, MD
$4,350,000
Delaware
$1,865,000
Houston, TX
$1,495,000
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$199,999
Charleston, SC
$3,500,000
Austin, TX
$936,000
Dallas, TX
$50,000
Port Charlotte, FL
$480,000
Lee County, FL
$550,000
Indiana
$795,000
Katy, TX
$280,000
Clay County, MO
$875,000
Washington, DC
$1,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$1,350,000
New York
$1,650,000
Minnesota
$1,300,000
Montgomery County, MD
$70,000
Massachusetts
$600,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,375,000
Massachusetts
$900,000
Orlando, FL
$4,999,000
John Lindner
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving New York County, NY
Looking for businesses for sale in New York or want to sell your existing business? Sunbelt is the place to go to buy or sell a business. Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan, located in New York, NY, is one of approximately 300 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process.
Utah
$600,000
Utah
$3,000,000
San Francisco, CA
$2,300,000
Dorchester County, SC
$175,000
Oakland County, MI
$799,000
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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