Orange County, FL
$2,300,000
Orange County, FL
$2,300,000
Augusta, GA
$600,000
Lancaster County, PA
$169,900
Princeton, CA
$299,000
Utah
Cash Flow: $1,681,000
Alabama
Palm Beach County, FL
$750,000
Kent County, MI
$140,000
Michigan
$580,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
San Antonio, TX
$320,000
Kentucky
$1,750,000
Highlands, NC
$950,000
Minnesota
Hancock County, OH
$2,200,000
Missouri
$700,000
Ken pokorny
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Collin County, TX
I am part of the largest and most successful business brokerage firm in North America specializing in the buying and selling of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. Murphy Business Sales closed sales transactions over $400M last year with the average size of $1.2M. We also have an elite M&A team that focuses in the middle market area (Revenues $20M- $100M+ ). Our offices are conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide. We are #1 in Business Sales because we create deal teams and bring in any and all resources in our system to achieve the client's objectives. Our proven process and system provide our clients with the means to achieve their goals successfully. We provide complete, thorough, and professional experience as we guide our clients through the maze of financial, legal and business activities to enter or exit a business. We spend a considerable amount of time and focus to assess and understand the client's personal, professional and financial life goals whenever we engage in business transactions. We have access to a vast wealth of professionals to assist in the business valuation assessment and exit planning process, as the situation requires.
New Castle County, DE
$250,000
New Jersey
$2,000,000
Butler County, PA
$179,000
Kokomo, IN
$200,000
Martin County, FL
$75,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$3,850,000
Jones County, GA
$4,600,000
Wilmington, TX
$268,900
Michigan
Cash Flow: $300,000
Alabama
$875,000
Wilmington, NC
$239,000
Illinois
$675,000
Newport News, VA
$295,000
Chicago, IL
$295,000
Howard County, MD
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$3,800,000
California
Cash Flow: $201,000
New York, NY
$1,500,000
York, PA
$1,250,000
Porter County, IN
$680,000
Denver, CO
$279,999
San Martin, CA
$550,000
Columbia, NC
$199,000
$425,000
Craighead County, AR
$975,000
Boston, RI
$350,000
Dallas County, TX
$299,000
Dallas, TX
$190,000
Alessandro Antezza
Sunshineagle
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Looking to buy or sell a business? At Sunshineagle, we make it simple and stress-free! Whether you're acquiring your dream business or selling for the best value, we’ve got you covered. Plus, as E2 visa experts, we specialize in helping you navigate opportunities to secure your future in the United States. Don’t wait—book your free consultation today and let us guide you every step of the way.
Florida
$1,800,000
British Columbia
$1,200,000
Dayton, OH
$825,000
Macon County, NC
$1,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$4,400,000
Collier County, FL
$4,495,000
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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