Fullerton, CA
$550,000
Fullerton, CA
$550,000
California
$42,000,000
Sacramento County, CA
$1,200,000
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000
Sacramento County, CA
$175,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Los Angeles, CA
$550,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
San Jose, CA
$115,000
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Tyler Evans
So-Cal Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Seller Representation Only! We represent sellers, not buyers, and have been doing it for over 30 years and have an outstanding 90+% Success Rate! We encourage you to spend time on our website ( www.so-calbusinessbrokers.com ) as it is our means of sharing a lot of vital information that can help you avoid mistakes and maximize your transaction. At a minimum, view and understand The Best Possible Transaction and The Sales Process and you will know more than 90% of the people who want to sell their businesses and a lot more than most business brokers. We concentrate our coverage in Southern California with a major emphasis on Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles County and we do not charge an ‘up-front’ fee. Many in this industry charge for valuations, industry reviews, ‘packaging’, expenses, etc. and our sole compensation is a Success Fee that is paid when your transaction closes —- in essence, we only get paid when you get paid and if we can’t sell your business at a price and upon terms acceptable to you, then you do not owe us a dime!
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Available in California
$75,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Encino, CA
$119,000
Don Gunter
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a business in Orange County, you need an experienced, winning team to guide you through the transaction process. At Sunbelt of Orange County, our brokers and M&A advisors have decades of combined experience and are well-versed in the Orange County marketplace. Give our team a call today to begin your search for a business or prepare your business for sale.
California
$500,000
Available in California
$90,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
California
$995,000
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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