Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$198,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Sterling, VA
$250,000
Maumee, OH
$247,000
Raleigh, NC
$645,000
South Lyon, MI
$150,000
Marion County, OR
$189,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$995,000
Ohio
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $846,000
Dayton, OH
$149,999
Lee County, FL
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dakota County, MN
$1,598,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,400,000
Albuquerque, TX
$229,899
Denver, CO
$350,000
James D. (Jim) Orum
The Lone Star Consultancy
Serving Texas
Regardless of the size of the business you want to 'buy' or 'sell', we are experienced in the process from both sides. We will assist with Business Valuations to determine a marketable ' Asking Price'. We will advise from the LOI, due diligence, data room through a successful 'closing'.
Leander, TX
$5,500,000
California
$995,000
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Westchester, NY
$445,000
Orlando, FL
$7,999,999
Houston, TX
$2,500,000
Philadelphia, PA
$2,480,000
Lorton, VA
$4,200,000
Navajo County, AZ
$615,000
Collier County, FL
$675,000
Tennessee
$1,200,000
San Diego, CA
$650,000
Arkansas
$1,800,000
Minnesota
$3,950,000
Westchester County, NY
$299,000
Connecticut
$479,000
Rutherford County, TN
$190,000
Saint Louis, MO
$249,000
Florida
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,589,696
Polk County, IA
$1,285,000
Horry County, SC
$5,190,000
Kentucky
$1,500,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$165,000
Winston-Salem, NC
$250,999
Knoxville, NE
$140,000
Boulder, MI
$251,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gregg County, TX
$3,100,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales services the state of California with agents in the major cities. We embraced technology and have the latest technologies implemented on our website and have smart phones, smart watches, laptops and desktops. So when you reach out to us, you know your message got through. Just don’t expect a call back at 3am, we do sleep. We are here for you. We provide quick responses and great client services to anyone considering buying or selling a business. We are happy to answer any questions about these activities including pricing and valuation issues, exit strategies, business financing or any other subjects related to the purchase or sale of a business. I am also a private pilot.
Cleveland, OH
$230,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$198,000
Minnesota
$215,000
St Thomas
$29,700
Montgomery County, PA
$4,500,000
Charleston, SC
$798,000
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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