California
$378,263
California
$378,263
California
$65,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Manteca, CA
$379,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$230,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Burbank, CA
$875,000
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Solano County, CA
$2,650,000
Available in California
$50,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Shasta County, CA
$185,000
$180,000
San Francisco, CA
Elk Grove, CA
$2,000,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Steve Lyle
Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates
Serving Riverside County, CA
History of Lyle Commercial Lyle Commercial has gained a reputation for providing the best brokerage and real estate investment services to clients active in the Coachella Valley region. Very simply, Lyle Commercial knows its marketplace! Our agents are experienced in the sale and leasing of commercial, retail and office space, as well as the sale of income and investment properties and land. Lyle’s Affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial Coldwell Banker Commercial is one of the most respected and recognized names in commercial real estate, both nationally and internationally. Coldwell Banker Commercial Lyle & Associates gives you, our client, greater access to a wide range of resources–both locally in the Coachella Valley as well as nationally and internationally.
Orange County, CA
$52,000
Sacramento County, CA
$48,000
California
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
Santa Clara County, CA
Available in California
$200,000
San Diego, CA
$375,000
Alameda County, CA
$849,000
Sunnyvale, CA
Lake County, CA
$408,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
Big Bear, CA
$270,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
Available Nationwide
$65,000
Encino, CA
$2,300,000
Los Angeles, CA
$700,000
$8,100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Union City, CA
$349,000
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Available in California
$50,000
Fresno, CA
$300,000
California
$895,000
California
$1,495,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$248,000
Salinas, CA
$250,000
Joe Saad
Joe Saad Buiness Broker
Serving San Diego County, CA
In business since 1987 serving San Diego County: specializing in small to medium size businesses.
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Los Angeles, CA
$330,000
$40,000
Oakland, CA
Orange County, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Los Angeles, CA
$90,000
Sacramento County, CA
$740,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$650,000
San Diego County, CA
$295,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,350,000
Riverside County, CA
$245,000
Los Angeles, CA
$189,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
$650,000
Available in California
$100,000
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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