Danville, CA
$350,000
Danville, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
San Francisco, CA
$125,000
Riverside, CA
$250,000
San Diego, CA
$165,000
Bakersfield, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$8,500,000
Gilroy, CA
$495,000
Clovis, CA
$1,000,000
Available in California
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$325,000
Roseville, CA
$529,000
$62,500
Riverside County, CA
San Diego County, CA
$979,723
Murrieta, CA
$180,000
Ashley Ayala
Transworld
Serving Santa Cruz County, CA
Riverside County, CA
$549,500
Menifee, CA
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Camarillo, CA
$1,591,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,200,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$2,900,000
California
$700,000
$305,000
Los Angeles, CA
California
$1,600,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$95,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
California
Cash Flow: $375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
San Diego, CA
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Available in California
$150,000
Rancho Bernardo, CA
$199,000
San Diego County, CA
$875,000
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Clara County, CA
$879,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
California
Cash Flow: $489,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
Gary Sahakian
City Center Realty Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
At City Center Realty Group, we specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in real estate and business sales across California. With a deep understanding of market trends, valuations, and negotiations, we ensure smooth transactions whether you’re selling a business, or purchasing properties. Our expertise spans commercial and residential real estate, and business acquisitions.
Los Angeles County, CA
$2,000,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
San Diego, CA
$85,000
Carlsbad, CA
$199,000
Available in California
$150,000
Buena Park, CA
$125,000
Ventura, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$425,000
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Los Angeles, CA
$400,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$79,000
Sacramento, CA
$2,208,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$998,000
Available in California
$100,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, 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 California service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. 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 in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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