Adams County, CO
Founded in 2018, this diversified security solutions provider serves a wide range of clients across the Colorado Front Range, including small businesses, national franchises, residential homes and...
Adams County, CO
Founded in 2018, this diversified security solutions provider serves a wide range of clients across the Colorado Front Range, including small businesses, national franchises, residential homes and...
$140,000
Cash Flow: $55,000
Des Moines, IA
Overview: A midwest Private Investigation Agency that has been established for over 25 years and rated #1 on Google search engine in Iowa is for sale. This would be a great opportunity for a former...
$450,000
Cash Flow: $250,000
Marco Island, FL
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$240,000
Ada County, ID
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$445,000
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Muskegon County, MI
Established over 40 years ago, this well-respected locksmith and security business has served residential and commercial clients throughout West Michigan with a reputation for reliability and...
$310,000
Cash Flow: $46,801
Denver, CO
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$285,000
Mclean, VA
Asking Price: $699,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Established: 2019 Guard count: 22 (Full-Time) Locations: Northern Virginia & Richmond, VA Business Overview This reputable armed/unarmed security firm...
$699,000
Los Angeles, CA
An innovative provider of IoT power continuity and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical edge devices, the company has developed a patented PoE (power over ethernet) platform that ensures...
Cash Flow: $4,294
Midland, TX
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$800,000
Ontario
The Signal franchise network is dedicated to providing peace of mind to communities and building a profitable, sustainable business. This isn’t just about stepping into revenue, it’s about growing...
$490,000
Available in Multiple Locations
With Deck Rescue you enjoy high margins, little competition, multiple revenue streams and ROYALTY CAPS for top performers. All with the sun on your back! Join a team with five years of consecutive growth and three consecutive years of record revenue!
$50,000
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$145,000
Cash Flow: $170,479
Middlesex County, MA
This Greater Boston cybersecurity firm is now available for acquisition for the first time. The founder and CEO, who has successfully managed this profitable business for over a decade, is ready to...
$6,750,000
Cash Flow: $470,343
$4,280,000
San Antonio, TX
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...
$225,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Plantation, FL
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...
$100,000
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Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
West Seneca, NY
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$250,000
Turnkey Business Opportunity with the #1 Name in Smart Home Security Looking to start or invest in a high-demand business with national brand power? The ADT Authorized Dealer Program offers qualified...
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
Oregon
$270,000
Available Nationwide
$35,000
Queens County, NY
$350,000
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
$960,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
Leesburg, VA
$250,000
Clark County, NV
$425,000
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
$900,000
Michigan
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Rice Lake, WI
Cash Flow: $104,388
$1,100,000
Fall River, MA
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
New York
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Oakland County, MI
$400,000
Texas
$8,000,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
Sang Han
Broker Sang Han
Serving DuPage County, IL
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Arlington County, VA
Texas
$1,400,000
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$150,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
Utah
$450,000
Colorado
Cash Flow: $160,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
South Carolina
$2,100,000
California
Cash Flow: $349,000
California
$2,350,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
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
Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Security Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
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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