Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
Livingston County, IL
$2,000,000
Craig County, OK
$1,350,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,400,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,890,000
Hood County, TX
$2,400,000
Tarrant County, TX
$1,700,000
Winnebago County, IL
$650,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
Comanche County, TX
$1,290,000
Mount Gilead, OH
$1,936,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$2,100,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$2,200,000
San Bernardino, CA
$8,990,000
Lake County, IN
$1,700,000
Rodney R. Wolfe, CMA, CCIM, CMAI, BCI
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Ada County, ID
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection
Dallas County, TX
$4,290,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
North Miami, FL
$2,400,000
Wenona, IL
$4,000,000
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Gary, IN
$1,800,000
Deer Park, TX
Not Disclosed
Mead, CO
$5,500,000
Aurora, CO
$4,500,000
Miami, FL
$29,000,000
Winnebago County, IL
$150,000
Smith County, TX
$7,800,000
Dallas County, TX
$2,990,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$425,000
Altus, OK
$550,000
Gas stations are a staple business and great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the world of small business ownership. While the cost of entry is high, the business provides stable income irrespective of broader economic conditions.
To help provide some insight into the gas station sale market, we have aggregated listing data and compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to buying or selling a gas station business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
322 |
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Median Asking Price |
$445,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,840,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$170,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Gas Station Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.14 |
1.67 |
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Median |
0.36 |
2.38 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
4.12 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Gas Station Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a gas station?
The cost to purchase a gas station can vary significantly based on location, size, and revenue, but the median asking price for gas stations analyzed is approximately $445,000.
How much do gas station owners earn?
Gas station owners report a median annual revenue of $1,840,000 and median annual earnings of $170,000. This represents seller's discretionary earnings, which include the owner’s salary and any additional financial benefits the owner receives.
Where are most gas stations for sale located?
The states with most gas stations for sale include:
The metro areas with most gas station businesses for sale include:
How do I value a gas station business?
Valuing a gas station business typically involves assessing its annual revenue and earnings, then comparing it to other gas stations selling or recently sold in a similar market. Buyers and seller typically start by applying valuation multiples derived from similar businesses that are selling, or recently sold.
Gas station revenue multiples range from 0.14 to 0.87, with a median of 0.36. Earnings multiples range from 1.67 to 4.12, with the median at 2.38. This means the average gas station business may sell for around 0.36 times its annual revenue, and 2.38 times its annual owner earnings.
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