Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$315,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Orange County, CA
$1,300,000
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$285,000
Inglewood, CA
$375,000
Carmichael, CA
$791,500
Oakland, CA
$139,000
San Diego County, CA
$1,425,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
San Diego, CA
$250,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Sonoma County, CA
$699,000
California
Cash Flow: $475,000
Andrew Rogerson
Rogerson Business Services
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.
California
$657,000
Oceanside, CA
$2,300,000
Albany, CA
$189,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Calaveras County, CA
$195,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Alameda County, CA
$295,000
San Diego County, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$189,000
Monterey County, CA
$395,000
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
Newport Beach, CA
$450,000
Pomona, CA
$247,000
Sacramento, CA
$250,000
Available in California
$150,000
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
$480,000
Irvine, CA
$75,000
Palmdale, CA
$155,000
Los Angeles, CA
$220,000
Available in California
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$420,000
Alameda County, CA
$800,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$250,000
Fremont, CA
$115,000
New Orleans, CA
$400,000
Michael Faust
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$4,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$2,400,000
California
Cash Flow: $349,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Jose, CA
$555,000
Chatsworth, CA
$349,000
San Diego, CA
$480,000
California
Cash Flow: $176,000
Sacramento, CA
$900,000
Alameda County, CA
$106,000
Brooklyn, CA
$525,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Available in California
$50,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, 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 of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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