Jackson County, MS
$950,000

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
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$1,200,000
Tucson, AZ
$69,000
New York County, NY
$4,500,000
Maple Shade, NJ
$200,000
Pennsylvania
$640,000
$560,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Lexington, KY
$279,950
Jay Christenson
Loam Commercial Real Estate
Serving Olmsted County, MN
Offering Creative Solutions to Buying, Selling and Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Henrico County, VA
$499,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$119,900
Norfolk County, MA
$99,000
Rego Park, NY
$109,222
East Meadow, NY
$390,000
Brooklyn, NY
$698,000
$2,799,000
Plymouth County, MA
$450,000
Bronx County, NY
$898,000
Georgia
$470,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,503,324
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Naples, FL
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Cook County, IL
$559,600
Atlanta, GA
$2,200,000
Spring, TX
$79,000
Fayette County, KY
$399,000
Rockland County, NY
$89,500
New Orleans Naval Air, LA
$1,200,000
Dayton, OH
$10,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Marietta, GA
$1,250,000
Sioux City, IA
$50,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$370,000
Texas
$850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$18,000,000
John Naayers
Business Network Of Ohio LLC
Serving Lucas County, OH
Business Network of Ohio, LLC ("BNO") serves the entire State of Ohio via its North and South Ohio offices. BNO has been successfully brokering the sale of a wide range of Ohio businesses selling between $100 thousand to $20 million throughout Ohio since 1997. BNO successfully assists sellers of Ohio businesses sell their businesses in a confidential, non-disruptive and expeditious manner that also maximizes the sale price. BNO assists buyers acquire a business that provides the best fit for them. BNO's brokers are experienced business and real estate lawyers, brokers and consultants.
Myrtle Beach, SC
$75,000
Louisiana
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $548,000
Manhattan, NY
$9,999,000
Fort Worth, TX
$220,000
Saint Louis, MO
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,100,000
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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