Dallas, TX
$800,000
Dallas, TX
$800,000
Coraopolis, PA
$799,000
Plainview, NY
$1,399,000
Kane County, IL
$2,995,000
Harrisburg, PA
$119,000
Murfreesboro, TN
$305,000
Mobile, AL
$305,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tucson, AZ
$1,200,000
Montgomery County, TX
$350,000
Michigan
$170,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,950,000
Houston, TX
$440,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,750,000
$150,000
Glendale, WI
Lafayette, IN
$300,000
Volusia County, FL
$749,000
J. Darrow Graham
Transworld Business Advisors Grapevine
Serving Tarrant County, TX
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Provo, UT
$265,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $316,760
Bunnell, FL
$1,999,000
Denver, CO
$3,895,000
Kansas City, MO
$195,000
Franklin, TN
$98,000
Detroit, MI
$339,000
Portland, ME
$740,000
$1,000,000
Orange County, FL
Manchester, NH
$625,000
Fall River, MA
$710,000
Houston, TX
$585,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $166,000
Huntsville, AL
$790,000
Huntsville, AL
$610,000
Birmingham, AL
$645,000
Santa Ana, CA
$225,000
Portland, OR
$750,000
New Mexico
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $341,000
$199,000
Ocala, FL
Omaha, NE
$125,000
Tulsa, OK
$695,000
Springdale, AR
$765,000
Ada County, ID
$425,000
Fulton County, GA
$4,900,000
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $347,000
Pinellas County, FL
$4,200,000
Saint Louis, MO
$2,750,000
Lauren Zenk
Cornerstone Business Partners
Serving Scott County, IA
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Kendall County, TX
$120,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,438,000
$400,000
Yardley, PA
Fresno, CA
$1,645,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,200,000
Gadsden, AL
$74,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$120,000
Stamford, CT
$99,000
Santa Cruz County, CA
$1,100,000
Minneapolis, MN
$220,000
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, 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 in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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