California
$42,000,000

California
$42,000,000
Elk Grove, CA
$215,000

Sacramento County, CA
$175,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$3,600,000
West Hollywood, CA
$330,000
San Francisco County, CA
$145,000
Santa Monica, CA
$325,000
San Jose, CA
$115,000
San Diego, CA
$1,750,000
Available in California
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$25,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$169,000
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
Cheryl Maloney
Vanguard Properties
Serving San Francisco County, CA
Number one listing agency in San Francisco-Number one marketing agency in San Francisco!! Vanguard is above and beyond the rest!
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Orange County, CA
$650,000
Available in California
$40,000
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Available in California
$150,000
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
San Diego, CA
$149,999
Available in California
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Encino, CA
$99,000
California
$500,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Dave Richards
KeyStone Business Advisors
Serving Ventura County, CA
Keystone Business Advisors is Southern California-based full-service M&A advisory firm. Keystone specializes in managing the sale of privately-owned California-based businesses with annual revenues up to $100 million. The firm has completed over 200 + transactions and has considerable experience in most industries including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, service, ecommerce, software, IT, logistics, professional services and healthcare. All Keystone M&A Advisors are experts managing the sale process and excel in keeping things moving forward in an orderly manner to ensure that sensitive information is protected, uncertainty is avoided, and the best price is achieved.
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Available Nationwide
$80,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
California
$995,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
|
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
|
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
|
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
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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 Service Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
|
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
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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:
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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