Arlington Heights, IL
$120,000
Arlington Heights, IL
$120,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$40,700
Atlanta, GA
$2,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$800,000
Allen County, IN
$814,632
Illinois
$1,350,000
Nashville, TN
$198,640
Boston, MA
$198,640
Evergreen Park, IL
$165,000
Kern County, CA
$360,000
Michigan
$975,000
California
$500,000
Hampton, VA
$50,000
Colorado
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Connecticut
$2,899,000
Florida
$4,500,000
Kyle Serrano
Venture Group
Serving El Paso County, CO
Venture Group is a boutique Grand Junction Business Brokerage firm focused specifically on Mergers and Acquisitions in the Western Colorado marketplace. At Venture Group, it is our continuous mission is to deliver unparalleled client-focused service by leveraging the expertise and collaboration of our exceptional team of business broker professionals. We specifically focus our resources, time, and efforts to business transactions, allowing us to offer top-tiered and competitive services that generate tangible results for our clients. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and innovative solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Carlstadt, NJ
$4,250,000
Pennsylvania
$650,000
North Kingstown, RI
$80,000
Philadelphia, PA
$2,990,000
Lakewood, CO
$68,000
Wasco County, OR
$325,000
Saint Louis, MO
$100,000
Virginia
$495,000
Saint Louis, MO
$375,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Spicer, MN
$950,000
E Baton Rouge County, LA
$175,000
Fort Wayne, IN
$486,000
Prince George's County, MD
$165,000
Melbourne, FL
$39,000
Jackson County, MS
$950,000
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000
Westchester County, NY
$600,000
Middlesex County, MA
$160,000
Texas
$1,499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Benton County, OR
$1,400,000
Illinois
$2,799,000
Cincinnati, OH
$295,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$1,200,000
Florida
$2,500,000
Tucson, AZ
$69,000
New York County, NY
$4,500,000
Maple Shade, NJ
$200,000
DAVID MUSSARI
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
Serving Hamilton County, OH
We are a full service Real Estate Brokerage servicing our clients throughout Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Parkersburg, WV and Erie, Pennsylvania. Our expertise includes working with buyers and sellers of residential homes and commercial real estate. We also offer leasing services, tenant representation, business brokerage, and property management. We are a proud affiliate of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network that pride ourselves in outstanding customer service.
Pennsylvania
$640,000
$240,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Crenshaw County, AL
$858,000
Lexington, KY
$279,950
Charleston, SC
$375,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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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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