West Virginia
$685,000

West Virginia
$685,000

Denton County, TX
$555,000

New Jersey
$175,000

Missouri
$275,000
Linn County, IA
$510,000
Nashville, TN
$350,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$395,000
Palm Springs, CA
$198,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$195,000
Virginia
$217,500
Oklahoma
$215,500
Wisconsin
$212,750
Virginia
$217,000
$71,000
Nashville, TN
Nebraska
$213,500
Iowa
$215,007
Joe Robinson
NAI Norwood Group
Serving Rockingham County, NH
NAI Norwood Group is an affiliate of NAI Global, the world’s leading managed network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms. Through this network of 350 offices in 55 countries, NAI Norwood Group is able to leverage their strong local experience around the world. Whether your commercial real estate needs require local expertise, or you need brokerage consulting around the world, the firm is here to help. With our extensive background and strong local contacts, we are able to assist individual corporations in negotiating leases, sales, business brokerage, investments, relocation, site selection and development.
Dallas, TX
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $310,000
Montana
$25,000
Cumberland County, ME
$299,900
Phoenix, AZ
$2,945,000
British Columbia
$350,500
Las Vegas, NV
$1,150,000
King County, WA
$79,000
Brazoria County, TX
$59,000
$75,000
Chicago Heights, IL
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dania Beach, FL
$40,000,000
Harris County, TX
$120,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$190,000
Monroe County, NY
$400,000
Duval County, FL
$72,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$329,000
Nassau County, NY
$299,000
Bexar County, TX
$280,000
Rogers, AR
$360,000
Sharpsburg, PA
$675,000
$2,500,000
San Diego County, CA
Pacific Coast
$899,000
Hamilton County, IN
$500,000
Iowa
$145,000
Tyler, TX
$125,000
Spring, TX
$244,900
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Collier County, FL
$230,000
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Paul Robinson
Transworld
Serving Canada
Before you decide on selling your company, you owe it to yourself to call Transworld Business Advisors. There is no obligation, just a confidential conversation about how to sell your company and how much it is worth, now and in the future!
Lancaster County, PA
$109,000
Pompano Beach, FL
$758,000
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
Atlanta, GA
$1,500,000
Sanford, FL
$750,000
Richmond, VA
$950,000
$1,500,000
Fishers, IN
$75,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$65,000
Naples, FL
$399,950
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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