Virginia
$2,500,000
Virginia
$2,500,000
Waco, AL
$250,990
Florida
$100,000,000
Ohio
$1,950,000
Macomb County, MI
$399,000
Florida
$450,000
Aventura, FL
$150,000
Irving, TX
Cash Flow: $23,000
Lubbock County, TX
$599,000
El Paso County, CO
$525,000
Augusta, FL
$480,000
Texas
Indiana
$1,500,000
Somerset County, PA
$10,000,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,000
Tony Torella
Excelsior Business Group LLC
Serving Albany County, NY
When you choose to list the sale of your business with Excelsior Business Group we will be ready to work with you to properly position your business to sell, assist you to know the current market value of your business, maximize the value of your company and help you sell it to a qualified buyer. As your representative we will be prepared to stay actively involved with you from the time you list your business with us until the closing. Most business owners will only sell one business in their lifetime, and we can help explain how the process works. As we move through the listing, marketing and selling process with our clients we handle all the necessary details: > We pre-qualify all serious potential buyers for financial capability and experience. > We coordinate activities as needed with associated attorneys, accountants, lenders, etc. > And, most importantly, we keep our clients informed and involved in the process, while enabling them to continue to focus on running their business during the selling process. We work hard and are proud of the success we have representing our clients. As such, we will provide references upon request.
Florida
Houston, TX
$750,000
Suffolk County, NY
$1,150,000
Metro Vancouver, BC
$405,000
Allentown, PA
$139,999
Madison, FL
$479,000
San Francisco County, CA
Cash Flow: $273,442
Dorchester County, SC
$195,000
California
California
Cash Flow: $277,000
$595,000
Sarasota County, FL
$379,000
Orange County, FL
$95,000
Texas
$840,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $328,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$475,000
Pennsylvania
$950,000
Cherry Hill, OR
$139,990
Fort Collins, CO
$279,990
California
Cash Flow: $422,000
Panama City, FL
$750,000
Beech Island, SC
$150,000
Tallahassee, FL
$99,999
Wilmington, NC
$325,000
Worcester, AR
$229,899
Marietta, GA
$245,000
Norfolk County, MA
$200,000
Hernando County, FL
$448,000
Anthony O'Neil
Transworld Business Advisors of WA Shores
Serving Whatcom County, WA
Transworld Business Advisors is Dedicated to Helping Business Owners Sell Successfully marketing your business is a full-time job for full-time professionals. And there’s no one better equipped to do it than the experienced Business Brokers of Transworld Business Advisors Powerful Programs Reach Qualified Buyers In addition to our own in-house database of qualified buyers, Transworld Business Advisors’ individualized marketing programs – including extensive web-based advertising, selected print advertising and co-brokering affiliations – assure each client of maximum exposure to the greatest number of interested buyers. Moreover, our rigorous buyer-screening process means we won’t waste your time, or ours, with unqualified window-shoppers
Chicago, IL
$399,900
Longwood, FL
$250,000
Chesterfield County, VA
$3,900,000
Fort Lauderdale, MA
$400,000
Alaska
Cash Flow: $1,690,000
Citrus County, FL
$1,800,000
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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