Dane, WI
$1,700,000
Dane, WI
$1,700,000
Oakland County, MI
$799,000
Cumberland County, ME
$155,000
Brevard County, FL
$2,200,000
York County, SC
$199,000
Lee County, FL
$1,550,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$400,000
Ohio
$4,000,000
Kennan, WI
$725,000
La Grange, NY
$69,900
Ogden, CT
$250,999
Queens, NY
$110,000
Sacramento County, CA
$800,000
Nassau County, NY
$520,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,475,000
Olive Branch, MS
$155,000
Greg Carpenter
Horizon M&A Advisors
Serving Santa Clara County, CA
When it is time to sell your business, what is important to you? Of course,getting the best price and terms, but also confidentiality, professional management of the process, avoiding risks by thorough preparation, selling to the buyer who will most likely succeed in growing the business, preserving the legacy of the business you have established, and more, are probably important to you. At Horizon M&A Advisors, we focus on putting your interestes first. Our experienced agents have sold hundreds of businesses. Several have owned businesses or have had careers as professional advisors in accounting, tax, and consulting. We have held management positions in public companies and private companies to lead teams of marketing, sales, manufacturing and other functions. We will understand your business and prioritize your requirements. Horizon M&A Advisors serves sellers of middle market businesses with revenues of $5 million to $100 million and sellers of smaller businesses that are suitable for addon acquisitions by larger firms. We serve institutional buyers including public companies, private equity and privately held companies. We specialize in manufacturing (especially precision sheetmetal and machining), building maintenance services and contracting service businesses such as HVAC, Plumbing, etc., but we are generalists and are capable of selling any type of business. We have sold everything from software, high-tech testing and contract manufacturing to service and distribution businesses. We have substantial research resources that enable us to study any industry quickly.
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
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,146,000
Irving, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $23,000
Lubbock County, TX
$599,000
El Paso County, CO
$525,000
Augusta, FL
$480,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $879,000
Somerset County, PA
$10,000,000
Suffolk County, NY
$899,000
Florida
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $4,031,962
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
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $273,442
Dorchester County, SC
$195,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $596,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $277,000
$595,000
Sarasota County, FL
$299,000
Orange County, FL
$95,000
Billy Kataria
AK Property Brokers
Serving Orange County, FL
Our excellence is driven by your success
Texas
$840,000
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $328,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$475,000
Pennsylvania
$950,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$139,990
Fort Collins, CO
$279,990
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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