Frederick, MD
$160,000

Frederick, MD
$160,000

Charlotte, NC
$99,000

King County, WA
$100,000
Knoxville, TN
$288,900
Greensboro, NC
$247,900
Fort Worth, TX
$150,000
Rochester, MN
$61,250
Jefferson County, LA
$175,000
Harris County, TX
$580,000
Royal Oak, MI
$450,000
Staten Island, NY
$30,000
Florida
$1,400,000
Suwanee, GA
$80,000
Eagle County, CO
$250,000
North Carolina
$149,999
Geoffrey Warrell
LINK Business Fort Worth
Serving Tarrant County, TX
LINK Fort Worth LINK focuses on commercial business transactions in the Main Street Market. Our Business Brokers are highly trained and possess comprehensive business knowledge and specific industry expertise. LINK Enterprise specializes in high-net commercial business transactions in the Lower Middle Market. Our highly-qualified Enterprise professionals include former business owners and leaders, bankers, financial investors and advisors.
Anaheim, CA
$1,400,000
Bergen County, NJ
$1,260,000
Fort Myers, FL
$85,000
Plainview, NY
$3,700,000
Salt Lake County, UT
$3,300,000
Burke, VA
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,850,000
Pasco County, FL
$150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$299,000
Petaluma, CA
$331,000
Jacksonville, FL
$790,000
Houston, TX
$540,000
New Haven County, CT
Not Disclosed
Salt Lake City, UT
$44,995
Salisbury, MD
$250,000
Boca Raton, FL
$361,000
Cook County, IL
$550,000
Fredericksburg, VA
$400,000
Chattanooga, TN
$297,900
Kentucky
$225,000
Hendry County, FL
$550,000
Ketchum, ID
$1,700,000
York County, SC
$195,000
Long Beach, CA
$1,500,000
Montgomery County, PA
$150,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$297,000
Jim MBA
Island Business & Commercial Brokerage
Serving Hawaii County, HI
After 20 years, I/We are the longest and largest business broker in Hawaii. My team and I service the entire State of Hawaii. Long-time member of IBBA & M& A Source (largest national Business Broker and M & A services). I am a 87-year resident of the State of Hawaii, not just a mainland broker looking for or marketing a Hawaii business listing. I have the ability to show your business to prospective buyers on an "as needed" basis. Previously a 25-year commercial banker with the two largest banks in Hawaii. Currently I have close contacts at all of the principal banks in Hawaii (former associates of mine) and the largest SBA oriented bank to assist buyer with their loan request. I am also a licensed commercial real estate broker. As such, I am legally allowed to handle lease negotiations between landlords and prospective business buyers and fully serve the needs of both buyers and sellers with businesses located on commercial property.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$990,000
Wichita, KS
$185,000
Allegheny County, PA
$215,000
Dallas, TX
$170,000
Tucson, AZ
$110,000
San Jose, CA
$2,750,000
Tampa, FL
$5,500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$350,000
$350,000
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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