Union City, CA
$1,000,000

Union City, CA
$1,000,000

Downey, CA
$1,900,000

Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed

Stockton, CA
Not Disclosed
Exeter, CA
$2,100,000
Ventura, CA
$5,350,000
Madera County, CA
$3,950,000
California
Not Disclosed
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Madera County, CA
$5,600,000
Tulare County, CA
$7,500,000
San Joaquin County, CA
$9,300,000
Kern County, CA
$10,200,000
Ryan Clark - CM&AA, CEPA
Veld Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
We strive to help our clients realize their unique definition of success. To achieve this, our team provides a comprehensive service offering aimed at supporting lower middle market business owners at nearly all stages of their company’s lifecycle. Our team has supported over 2,000 clients since 2002 and completed more than 1,150 transactions. This experience, coupled with our history as founders, owners and operators ourselves provides our team with an unparalleled practical knowledge base and real world perspective that is aligned with our clients. When we provide mergers & acquisitions advisory services, explore capital sourcing and deployment options, evaluate valuation drivers or structure a realistic exit plan, we do so knowing that our clients rely on us to help manage what may be their largest asset and the culmination of years of extraordinary efforts. If our client has an interim leadership need, we approach the assignment as if it were our business, reputation, investment and our future retirement at stake – because ultimately it is. The value we provide and the quality of our efforts will make or break a successful engagement. In doing so we are not only able to capitalize on each of our management experiences, but we are also able to draw from best practices learned from working with thousands of clients across all industry sectors. As a result our perspective is broad and our resource base is vast. Our full service approach supports the notion that your business is more than just a transaction to you and us, it’s our business too. Your success translates into our success, just as we shoulder the burden of any failure. As a result we consider ourselves to not only be our client’s solutions advisor, but also their partner.
Los Angeles, CA
$6,100,000
Fresno, CA
$1,939,000
Kings County, CA
$18,000,000
San Bernardino, CA
$3,750,000
San Bernardino, CA
$8,990,000
Los Angeles, CA
$5,200,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Gas stations are a staple business and great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the world of small business ownership. The business provides stable income irrespective of broader economic conditions.
To help provide some insight into the California gas station sale market, we have aggregated listing data and compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to buying or selling a gas station business.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
45 |
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Median Asking Price |
$2,990,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$2,795,608 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$675,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Gas Station Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.55 |
4.17 |
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Median |
0.98 |
6.50 |
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Upper Quartile |
2.61 |
9.20 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Gas Station Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a gas station in California?
The cost to purchase a gas station can vary significantly based on location, size, and revenue, but the median asking price for gas stations analyzed is approximately $2,990,000.
How much do gas station owners earn?
California gas station owners report a median annual revenue of $2,795,608 and median annual earnings of $675,000. This represents seller's discretionary earnings, which include the owner’s salary and any additional financial benefits the owner receives.
How do I value a gas station business?
Valuing a gas station business typically involves assessing its annual revenue and earnings, then comparing it to other gas stations selling or recently sold in a similar market. Buyers and seller typically start by applying valuation multiples derived from similar businesses that are selling, or recently sold.
In California, gas station revenue multiples range from 0.55 to 2.61, with a median of 0.98. Earnings multiples range from 4.17 to 9.20, with the median at 6.50. This means the average gas station business in California may sell for around 0.98 times its annual revenue, and 6.50 times its annual owner earnings.
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