Durham, NC
$338,900
Durham, NC
$338,900
British Columbia
Cash Flow: $446,000
Denver, CO
$449,000
San Antonio, TX
$470,000
$8,000,000
Utah
$375,000
Wetzel County, WV
$800,000
Miami, FL
$175,000
Texas
Dallas, TX
$175,000
North Dakota
Westchester County, NY
$3,500,000
$1,200,000
Mokena, IL
$350,000
Ormond Beach, FL
$199,900
Memphis, TN
$899,000
Todd Hagopian
Lion Business Advisors
Serving Tulsa County, OK
At Lion Business Advisors, we specialize in helping business owners successfully navigate the complex process of selling their businesses with confidence and discretion. Our team of award-winning M&A advisors has a proven track record of maximizing value for sellers while ensuring a smooth and confidential transition. Recognized as M&A Advisors of the Year 2022 (USA) by Acquisitions International and Top 10 M&A Consulting Firm 2022, 2023 by Financial Services Review, we bring expertise, strategic marketing, and a results-driven approach to every transaction. Lion Business Advisors has also been named #1 Business Broker, Austin (2022 - 2024) by the Austin Business Awards Program and has been featured in The Silicon Review, Total Prestige Magazine, and on AM talk radio’s “Ask The Experts” (AM1370 & 1190AM). Our reputation is built on strategic deal-making, extensive buyer networks, and a commitment to confidentiality, ensuring that your business is positioned for the right buyer at the right time. Why Choose Us? - Confidential & Strategic Approach – ensuring business continuity. - Proven Marketing & Buyer Targeting – Leveraging corporate-level marketing strategies to reach high-quality buyers. - Award-Winning Team with Industry Recognition – Recognized leaders in the business brokerage and M&A space. - Results-Driven Deal Execution – We don’t just list businesses; we sell them—successfully. Ready to explore your exit strategy? Contact LION today for a confidential consultation.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
British Columbia
$6,700,000
Columbus, OH
$120,000
Detroit, MI
$309,600
St. Charles County, MO
$1,200,000
Mobile County, AL
$149,000
Murfreesboro, NC
$187,900
Portage County, OH
$650,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$1,995,000
Illinois
Spain
$2,200,000
Dallas, TX
$3,450,000
Omaha, NE
$715,000
North Carolina
$750,000
Monroe County, PA
$330,000
New York
$1,250,000
Las Vegas, MA
$220,000
Allentown, PA
$215,900
Hollywood, FL
$600,000
Worcester County, MA
$199,999
Arlington, VA
$371,900
Texas
Bonneville County, ID
$250,000
King County, WA
$2,000,000
Decatur, TX
$725,000
Dallas, TX
$825,000
Austin, TX
$250,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$650,000
Cecelia Carey
Carey Commercial Inc
Serving Barnstable County, MA
Long Established History of Results
Larimer County, CO
$200,000
Horry County, SC
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alaska
$10,000,000
Arkansas
$2,300,000
Dallas, TX
$109,000
California
$799,000
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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