Iowa
$3,500,000
Iowa
$3,500,000
Carol Stream, IL
$40,000
Texas
$1,621,000
British Columbia
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Flagler County, FL
$950,000
New York
Cash Flow: $1,007,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $319,000
Lee County, FL
$225,000
Fredericksburg County, VA
$8,000,000
Atlanta, PA
$695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,245,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Pennsylvania
Cash Flow: $112,000
Kendall County, IL
$498,000
Kevin Call
Kelly & Call Business Brokerage
Serving Coconino County, AZ
Kevin Call is a principal at Kelly & Call commercial, specializing in business and commercial property brokerage across Northern Arizona. With over 30 years of CPA experience, Kevin serves as a strategic advisor to business sellers and buyers, guiding them through the often-complex process of completing successful business sale transactions. He works closely with owners, buyers, attorneys, bankers, CPAs, brokers and other transaction decision makers to help consummate a wide variety of mergers and acquisitions in a number of industries. Kevin also represents business owners, investors, landlords and tenants in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial real estate. Working closely with business owners, Kevin develops exit strategies that allow them to move forward with their lives and/or careers, after having run a successful business. He also works with buyers who are seeking to start down a new path by acquiring a new business. Having owned and operated companies in the retail, restaurant, convenience store and hospitality industries, Kevin understands business from the viewpoint of both the owner and entrepreneur. His operational and ownership experience allows him to advise business owners on how to maximize their company’s value. His lifelong knowledge and experience in the Northern Arizona market have enabled him to work with and sell a wide variety of business types, including hospitality, retail, tourism, restaurants, convenience stores, construction, fueling stations and franchises. .
Trenton, NJ
$478,990
Indianapolis, IN
$699,900
Denver County, CO
$60,000
Colorado
$1,097,000
Sarasota County, FL
$99,700
Cherry Hill, NJ
$2,500,000
Chicago, IL
$699,900
Illinois
$1,300,000
Florida
$199,000
Florida
$4,200,000
Okaloosa County, FL
$650,000
New York
$3,000,000
$7,000,000
New York
Cash Flow: $327,000
Marion County, FL
$950,000
Collier County, FL
$2,900,000
Yellowstone County, MT
$197,000
Charleston, SC
$550,000
Orange County, FL
$199,000
Chelan County, WA
$220,000
Charlevoix County, MI
$850,000
Nevada
Cash Flow: $239,000
Miami, FL
$916,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$475,000
South Carolina
$1,399,000
Hampden County, MA
$1,750,000
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$2,500,000
Dan Berry
FranFinder Inc
Serving Salt Lake County, UT
Dan Berry has 30 plus years of experience in real estate sales, property management, business development and finance. Dan has represented various new home builders in all facets of their homebuilding and development including D.R. Horton Custom Homes, Trophy Homes, Hubble Homes and McMullin Homes in Utah as well as national franchise company Property Management Inc., grow from 20 franchise to over 500 current franchises throughout the U.S. In addition, his clients include banks, servicing companies, development companies and private investors. Dan wealth of experience consists of a diversity of projects: raw land, single-family, multi-family and commercial development as well as residential and commercial property management.
Nashville, TN
$249,000
San Antonio, TX
$275,000
Brevard County, FL
$2,200,000
San Francisco County, CA
$250,000
Wayne County, MI
$549,000
Kalamazoo, MI
$190,000
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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