Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000

Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000

South San Francisco, CA
$1,179,000

Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Watsonville, CA
$695,000
California
$894,000
San Diego County, CA
$110,400
Ventura, CA
$405,500
Fullerton, CA
$525,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Available in California
$75,000
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Ventura County, CA
$1,200,000
$95,000
Alameda County, CA
Castroville, CA
$125,000
Orange, CA
$150,000
RAVI JAGTIANI
Ravi Jagtiani / Jagtiani Group with Intero Commercial
Serving San Mateo County, CA
In the Real Estate Industry since many years, having sold many types of businesses and being the top agent in the Child Care business in California.
Murrieta, CA
$100,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Francisco, CA
$65,000
California
$650,000
California
$650,000
Available in California
$50,000
Menlo Park, CA
$675,000
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
$3,160,000
Redding, CA
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Los Angeles, CA
$695,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
San Diego County, CA
$405,000
San Diego, CA
$395,000
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
San Diego County, CA
$56,250
Available Nationwide
$350,000
Riverside County, CA
$13,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
Arcadia, CA
$795,000
Riverside County, CA
$85,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Sacramento County, CA
$98,400
Los Angeles County, CA
$495,000
Carlsbad, CA
$380,000
San Diego, CA
$35,000
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to sell your business? Are you considering buying a business? You may currently own a business and would like to acquire another one within the same industry. I can assist you with all of this in an effective, friendly and honest way. My clients appreciate my dedicated work ethic and hands on mediation skills.
California
$700,000
Yolo County, CA
$325,000
$200,000
San Francisco, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Burney, CA
$350,000
Morro Bay, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $500,000
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Santa Ana, CA
$130,000
Oakland, CA
$135,000
Sonoma County, CA
$1,300,000
Long Beach, CA
$125,000
Orange County, CA
$2,895,000
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,152,000
San Diego, CA
$99,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,100,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
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 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
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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) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
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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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