Charleston, SC
$678,000
Charleston, SC
$678,000
Tampa, FL
$450,000
Orlando, FL
$199,000
North Hollywood, CA
$1,585,000
Lake County, FL
$149,999
New River, AZ
$1,100,000
Tampa, FL
$625,000
Charlotte, FL
$699,899
Portland, MO
$220,000
Maspeth, NY
$398,000
Georgia
$995,000
Fairfax County, VA
$1,600,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$229,899
Albuquerque, NM
$449,900
Kane County, IL
$598,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Essex County, MA
$1,625,000
Tim Johnson
First Choice Business Brokers of Hampton Roads
Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing over $4 Billion in businesses for sale – thus giving Buyers and Sellers an extensive network of Business Brokers across the U.S. to assist in Buying or Selling a Business. Our Business Broker Professionals come from diverse backgrounds such as former business owners, accountants, banking, real estate and executive search. All First Choice Business Brokers have graduated from First Choice University (FCU) and attend continuing education creating the most highly trained Business Sales Associates in the industry. Our Business Sales Experts are trained on business evaluation, business sales, business marketing and buy/sell negotiations to satisfy both buyers and sellers alike. Our exclusive businesses for sale listings are available only through First Choice Business Sales Professionals. Business Sales is unique and should never be compared to selling or buying a home. You deserve a Business Sales Professional when selling your business – you deserve a First Choice Business Broker who specializes specifically in business sales. First Choice is large enough to offer Buyers the greatest selection of businesses available nationwide, yet in local markets to offer Sellers individual attention.
Dallas County, TX
$335,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$295,000
Cleveland, OH
$450,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,006,922
Pinellas County, FL
$1,975,000
Dallas, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $8,511,623
Rochester, NY
$499,500
Hillsborough County, NH
$250,000
Indiana
$900,000
Riviera Beach, FL
$375,000
New Orleans, MO
$479,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Spartanburg County, SC
$550,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$160,000
Tulsa, NJ
$490,000
Rogers, AR
$699,890
Loudoun County, VA
$1,950,000
Somerset County, NJ
$1,150,000
Broward County, FL
$110,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,058,000
Vermont
$1,000
Greenville County, SC
$165,000
Lee County, FL
$2,395,000
Hampton, VA
$400,000
Houston, SC
$699,900
Raleigh, NC
$699,899
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$8,250,000
Wayne County, MI
$1,600,000
Austin, TX
$250,000
Paul Siegenthaler
Ridge Hill Partners Inc.
Serving Norfolk County, MA
Greenville, SC
$224,900
Alexandria, MO
$494,900
Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC
$599,000
Forsyth County, NC
$900,000
Pennsylvania
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,346,806
Little Rock, AR
$525,000
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. |
Read the Report:
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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