Queens County, NY
$400,000
Queens County, NY
$400,000
Wisconsin
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Artesia, CA
$200,000
North Dakota
$6,500,000
Manassas, VA
$75,000
Dayton, OH
$575,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$325,000
San Diego, CA
$150,000
Orange County, CA
$350,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$335,000
Houston, TX
$98,000
California
$1,000,000
$99,000
Baltimore County, MD
Beaufort County, SC
$3,480,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Milwaukee, WI
$3,062,500
Transworld Business Advisors of Ontario
Transworld Business Advisors of Ontario
Serving Canada
Transworld is the global leader in the confidential marketing and sale of businesses and franchises, assisting clients for over 45 years through more than 250 independently owned and managed offices worldwide. With more than 15,000 transactions closed globally, Transworld is recognized as one of the most trusted names in business brokerage. Transworld Business Advisors of Ontario is the Canadian arm of this global network, headquartered in Toronto and serving the entire province of Ontario. Our office is one of the largest business brokerage and M&A advisory firms in Ontario, with a team of 14+ seasoned professionals specializing in the confidential sale of owner-managed businesses in the main street and lower middle market ($0.5M–$25M). We have developed particular strength in manufacturing, distribution, services, logistics, and technology, while also working across healthcare, professional services, automotive, food & beverage, and other sectors. In addition, we assist franchise systems with both new franchise placements and franchise resales. Our mission is to provide Ontario business owners and buyers with the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and market reach. With unmatched access to a global buyer pool, local expertise, and proven processes, we deliver successful outcomes for both sellers and buyers.
Portland, OR
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Miami County, OH
$2,500,000
Manitoba
Cash Flow: $433,000
Norfolk County, MA
$2,900,000
Minnesota
$1,200,000
Lane County, OR
$1,900,000
North Carolina
$400,000
Nebraska
$1,300,000
$1,200,000
Albuquerque, NM
Weber County, UT
$117,000
Cash Flow: $1,155,671
Kootenai County, ID
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clay County, IL
$1,700,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$3,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$1,700,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Tampa, FL
$2,750,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$140,000
Elkins Park, PA
$400,000
$3,495,000
Dutchess County, NY
Michigan
$4,200,000
Atlanta, GA
$139,000
Nassau County, NY
$650,000
Essex County, MA
$900,000
Portland, OR
$150,000
Norfolk City County, VA
$1,200,000
Albany County, NY
$349,000
Pennsylvania
Cash Flow: $277,000
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Franchise Finder Consulting Firm
Serving Nassau County, NY
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Monroe County, NY
$375,000
Bozeman, MT
$925,000
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palo Pinto County, TX
Cash Flow: $2,864,000
Placer County, CA
$300,000
Bucks County, PA
$1,500,000
$8,995,000
Tarrant County, TX
$399,000
Traverse City, MI
$250,000
Illinois
$965,000
Companies that "make something" are always in demand, and U.S. manufacturing is growing, despite the decades long march towards offshore production. Some of the most popular categories include:
The manufacturing sector is resilient, and less affected by broader market trends. Asking prices and valuations have been steady through the pandemic years and continually command an average valuation multiple of 3 times seller earnings.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a manufacturing business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of manufacturing businesses, and surface key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,194 |
Median Asking Price |
$628,317 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$939,301 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$213,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Manufacturing Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.50 |
2.40 |
Median |
0.75 |
3.12 |
Upper Quartile |
1.10 |
4.23 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Manufacturing Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a manufacturing business?
Prices vary depending on the size of the business listed, but the median asking price for a manufacturing business is $628,317.
How much do manufacturing business owners earn?
Manufacturing business owners report median annual sales of $939,301 and annual owner earnings of $213,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a manufacturing business?
Valuing a manufacturing business involves considering several factors, including annual sales, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and demographic trends of the local market. 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 among manufacturing businesses listed for sale range from 0.50 to 1.10, with the median at 0.75. Earnings multiples range from 2.40 to 4.23, with the median at 3.12. These values suggest a typical manufacturing business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.75 times its annual revenue, and 3.12 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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