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Muskegon County, MI
Established over 40 years ago, this well-respected locksmith and security business has served residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan with a reputation for reliability and...
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Muskegon County, MI
Established over 40 years ago, this well-respected locksmith and security business has served residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan with a reputation for reliability and...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $46,801
Denver, CO
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$285,000
Mclean, VA
Asking Price: $699,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Established: 2019 Guard count: 22 (Full-Time) Locations: Northern Virginia & Richmond, VA Business Overview This reputable armed/unarmed security firm...
$699,000
Los Angeles, CA
An innovative provider of IoT power continuity and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical edge devices, the company has developed a patented PoE (power over ethernet) platform that ensures...
Cash Flow: $4,294
Midland, TX
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$800,000
Ontario
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$490,000
Middlesex County, MA
This Greater Boston cybersecurity firm is now available for acquisition for the first time. The founder and CEO, who has successfully managed this profitable business for over a decade, is ready to...
$6,750,000
Cash Flow: $470,343
Beaufort County, SC
This business has been providing security camera installation and monitoring services to the low country for the past decade. Owner is relocating. Great opportunity a new owner operator and competitor...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Plantation, FL
We are a Security integration company seeking an entrepreneurial minded manager who will also be our partner. We are looking for a successful individual with previous successful business management...
$100,000
West Seneca, NY
Step into ownership of one of the region's most established and trusted locksmith businesses. Operating continuously for 42 years in the same location under the same family name, this business...
$250,000
Available Nationwide
STEP ABOVE THE COMPETITION WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES Many of our competitors in the pest control industry offer limited services. At Complete Pest Solutions, we strive to provide a broad set of comprehensive solutions to many different pest control issues. Our technicians are even trained to offer expert solutions to wildlife intrusions and nuisances, something many small pest control companies (and some of the big ones) do not provide.
$100,000
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Albuquerque, NM
$120,000
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
New York
$1,750,000
Patrick McAdams
Murphy Business & Financial Services LLC
Serving Waukesha County, WI
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the country with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Milwaukee – Waukesha (WI) office provides beneficial connections in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations.
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
Oregon
$270,000
Queens County, NY
$350,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Leesburg, VA
$250,000
Available Nationwide
$45,000
Clark County, NV
$425,000
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
$4,280,000
San Antonio, TX
$900,000
Michigan
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Rice Lake, WI
Cash Flow: $104,388
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
New York
$960,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Oakland County, MI
$400,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Texas
$8,000,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Texas
$1,400,000
John Marin
IBR Group
Serving Orange County, FL
At IBR Group, Corp, we specialize in helping business owners sell and buyers find the right opportunities with confidence. We understand that every business is unique, and so is every transaction. That’s why we take a tailored approach to every deal, offering strategic guidance, clear communication, and hands-on support from start to finish. Whether you’re preparing to sell your business or looking to acquire one, we focus on making the process as smooth and efficient as possible. We handle everything from valuation and marketing to negotiations and closing, always with your goals in mind. Our mission is simple: deliver honest advice, expert execution, and successful outcomes for every client we serve.
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
$1,100,000
Fall River, MA
Utah
$450,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $160,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$75,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
South Carolina
$2,100,000
California
Cash Flow: $349,000
California
$2,350,000
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
Maryland
$2,299,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$97,500
Security companies offer a range of services, safeguarding businesses, individuals, and property. Security companies provide both armed and unarmed guards, protecting offices, residential buildings, and events. Additionally, they deliver technological solutions, including surveillance camera installations, window and door monitoring systems, and alarm systems, to proactively detect and discourage intrusions. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, ranging from small-scale personal security to large-scale organizational defense.
If you are looking to buy or sell a security business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of security businesses listed for sale. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Security Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a security business?
The median asking price for a security company is approximately $642,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do security business owners earn?
On average, security business owners report median annual sales of $642,403 and annual owner earnings of $243,072. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a security company?
Valuing a security business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Security company revenue/sales multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with the median at 0.96. Earnings multiples range from 2.17 to 3.92, with the median at 2.70. These values suggest a typical security business will sell for around 0.96 times its annual revenue, and 2.7 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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