Westchester County, NY
$350,000

Westchester County, NY
$350,000
Wayne County, MI
$150,000

Tampa, FL
$299,900
Houston, TX
$750,000
Georgia
$199,000
Spokane Valley, WA
$900,000
Philadelphia, PA
$325,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $522,000
New Jersey
$500,000
Georgetown, SC
$659,000
Avoca, IA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $242,000
Bullitt County, KY
$1,125,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$95,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Missouri
$850,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $475,000
Thomas Vondell
Victory Business Brokers
Serving Madison County, NY
With over 35 years of experience in the Real Estate World as an agent, trainer, relocation specialist, Principal Broker, and involved in numerous subdivisions and new construction projects, I recognized one thing missing in selling a business: Confidentiality. Think of an open restaurant with a BIG "For Sale" sign in the front- revenues have nowhere to go but down. Our expertise in commercial real estate and Business sales allows me to market your business while maintaining confidentiality, vetting buyers, and handling the entire transaction. I specialize in the evaluation sale of commercial properties, land, and entities, including healthcare facilities and related businesses, service industries, insurance firms, private schools, daycare centers, manufacturing companies, event venues, as well as building and construction enterprises. Have you considered selling your? You have time and effort, built meaningful relationships, and contributed to people's lives and communities. Selling your business can provide an opportunity to start the next chapter of your life—whether that involves retirement, purchasing another business, or pursuing other endeavors.
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,800,000
Englewood, CO
$239,995
Tarrant County, TX
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hollis, OK
$299,000
Columbia, SC
$89,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$274,990
Colorado
$3,000,000
Williamsport, PA
$105,000
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Albany, CA
$189,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $10
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Missouri
$750,000
Minnesota
$60,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $321,000
North Carolina
$3,100,000
Kennesaw, GA
$275,000
Houston, TX
$249,900
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Not Disclosed
Miami, FL
$350,000
Harris County, TX
$285,000
Dallas County, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $248,000
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Lubbock County, TX
$300,000
Newport News, VA
$685,000
San Antonio, TX
$295,000
Ron Them
BHHS Commercial Division
Serving Allegheny County, PA
Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Real Estate Group in the North Hills Regional office.
Plymouth County, MA
$2,700,000
Minnesota
$550,000
Albuquerque, FL
$99,000
Wicomico County, MD
$199,000
Orlando, FL
$375,000
Tampa, FL
$1,325,000
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, 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 service businesses.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
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Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
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Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. 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 range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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