Beaufort County, SC
This business has been providing security camera installation and monitoring services to the low country for the past decade. Owner is relocating. Great opportunity a new owner operator and competitor...
Security Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Cabling and Security Camera Installation Company * Price Improvement*
$150,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Asset SaleManaging Partner / Entrepreneur
Florida
We are a Security integration company seeking an entrepreneurial minded manager who will also be our partner. We are looking for a successful individual with previous successful business management...
2
$100,000
Asset SaleProfitable Locksmith Business | 42 yrs. | Real Estate Avail. |
West Seneca, NY
Step into ownership of one of the region's most established and trusted locksmith businesses. Operating continuously for 42 years in the same location under the same family name, this business...
$250,000
Start-upBecome a Boss Security Screen Licensee in Your City
Established business, highly rated, lots of demand for security. Proven & ready for acquisition. This sale includes the entire state of AZ territory, so you will be able to serve Tucson, Sedona, etc...
6
$20,000
Digital Menu, Decal Printing, Led Sign & Survelliance Company in Queen
New York
$300,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
Established Armed Security Guard & Patrol Business
California
$650,000
Thriving Event Staffing & Security Business for Sale
Texas
$1,400,000
Rental Equipment
Sharpsburg, PA
$675,000
Profitable Security & Vault Services Business - Long-Term Clients & Fl
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
FranchiseBlingle!
Available in Multiple Locations
$60,000
Leading K-12 Digital Citizenship Training Company
Utah
$650,000
Only Full Service Security Co. in Abilene TX!
Abilene, TX
$895,000
Oxnard, CA: Price Negotiable- Security Business for Sale
Oxnard, CA
Texas security system and fire alarm business for sale
$120,000
Electronics Business for Sale in TX
Dallas County, TX
$5,000,000
Michael Berry
Transworld Business Advisors of Indiana
Serving Marion County, IN
Transworld Business Advisors Profile • Transworld is the Largest Business Brokerage Franchise in the United States • Established for over 40 years • Maintains an inventory of at least 3,000 current and exclusive business listings at any time • Network of nearly 600 Transworld Brokers working for YOU! • Offices located in across the continental United States Strengths: • More money spent on advertising your business • Multi-media advertising including Radio, TV, Billboards, and Internet • Media exposure through articles and radio talk shows • Featured in local and national publications including the Wall Street Journal and regional Business Journals • Proprietary and proven internet marketing protocol • Transworld houses some of the most quoted and sought experts in the industry Professionalism: • Transworld Brokers receive the finest training in the industry • Transworld Brokers are backed by a support team with countless years of experience • The Transworld Sales Process has been used to consummate 1000’s of deals • Transworld maintain attractive facilities to conduct confidential meetings We are the business sales specialists! Transworld has sold over 400 businesses in the last 12 months; Will yours be next?
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Network Technology Staffing Company
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Turnkey Opportunity: Own an Established Fire Protection Business!
Utah County, UT
$258,500
Tampa Bay Homebased Cabling & Security—Essential, Always in Demand
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
$1.78M EBIDTA - U.S. Government Contractor - Cyber Warfare Training
Arlington County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,010,000
Turn Key Ready Security Company
Oregon
$270,000
FranchiseCoolVu
Available in Multiple Locations
$55,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Trusted Locksmith Business with Government and Corporate Clientele
Florida
$750,000
Southeast Houston, TX: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,150,000
Houston, TX
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Highly Profitable and Advanced Security Design Business
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
Aviation Security & Logistics Services Provider
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,370,408
Tri-State Security Company for sale
$900,000
Fire System Services Company
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
Growing Security Company. $3.9 Million Gross Sales!
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
14 Year B2B Cybersecurity Agency | 85% Client Retention Rate
Tampa, FL
$3,700,000
FranchiseSteri-Clean
Available in Multiple Locations
$65,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Security Integration Sales and Service
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
High-Growth Security Service Firm with $522K Annual Recurring Revenue
$400,000
Cook County, IL
Retail Security Tech Stack – Patented and Market-Ready
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Internet Service Provider/ Security Alarms/Phone Service
Texas
$8,000,000
FranchisePaintEZ
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Security Integrator - SBA Pre-Approved
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
Nationwide Commercial Security Systems Integrator - Midwest US
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $523,000
Profitable Invisible Fence Dealership – Established Territory
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Commercial Security and Locksmith Business
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Process & Cybersecurity Certification Firm for DoD Contractors
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
Beth Palette
Platz Realty Group
Serving Mahoning County, OH
Formed in 2016 and leveraging the already successful Steve Platz name, the Platz Realty Group was created to expand upon traditional real estate services and to further support the ever changing commercial property market. With the addition of new staff and agents, the group is able to offer augmented services which include Business Property Management, Investment Property Business Modeling and Financial Consulting for Commercial Properties. Local real estate broker Steve Platz has specialized in commercial real estate since 1981, providing over 35 years of experience in the Commercial Sales and Leasing of office, retail and warehouse space. With his extensive industry knowledge, Steve Platz is a recognized leader in commercial real estate throughout Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties. The formation of the Platz Realty Group adds the business acumen of Don Thomas to the team. Don’s extensive business background in operations, finance, forecasting and the ability to see “The Big Picture” allows the group to expand beyond sales and leasing opportunities to provide extensive consulting, business modeling and property management services. In addition, Don brings 9 years experience of commercial property management to the Platz Realty Group. Platz Realty Group focuses on commercial real estate properties in Mahoning County: Youngstown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland; Trumbull County: Warren, Niles, Howland, Liberty, Bazetta, Cortland, Lordstown. We also work in Columbiana, Medina, Ravena, Mineral Ridge, and several other areas near Youngstown, Oh.
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Special Event Security Company
Utah
$450,000
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Established-Passive Income 24/7 Live Monitoring- LICENSED!
$390,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Custom Theater and Home Automation + reoccurring Alarm contracts
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Armed and Unarmed Guards, Security Protection
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
FranchiseGroovy Hues
Available in Multiple Locations
$75,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Security System Sales and Service Co.
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
42YRS OLD, SBA APPD, ABSENTEE, HOME&BIZ SECURITY CO. IN MD!!!!!!!
Maryland
$2,299,000
Price Drop! Premier Investigative Services Agency
North Carolina
$199,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Well Established Security Company
Maine
$125,000
Established Security Camera Installation Company
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Well-established specialty construction company
Plymouth County, MA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
FranchiseThe Grounds Guys
Available Nationwide
$30,000
Buy or Sell a Security Company
Security companies offer a range of services, safeguarding businesses, individuals, and property. Security companies provide both armed and unarmed guards, protecting offices, residential buildings, and events. Additionally, they deliver technological solutions, including surveillance camera installations, window and door monitoring systems, and alarm systems, to proactively detect and discourage intrusions. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, ranging from small-scale personal security to large-scale organizational defense.
If you are looking to buy or sell a security business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of security businesses listed for sale. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
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Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a security business?
The median asking price for a security company is approximately $642,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do security business owners earn?
On average, security business owners report median annual sales of $642,403 and annual owner earnings of $243,072. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a security company?
Valuing a security business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Security company revenue/sales multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with the median at 0.96. Earnings multiples range from 2.17 to 3.92, with the median at 2.70. These values suggest a typical security business will sell for around 0.96 times its annual revenue, and 2.7 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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