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Security Provider Offering Armed and Unarmed Services

The company is a security provider that offers a broad spectrum of armed and unarmed guard services for commercial and government clients. Headquartered in the Midwest United States, the company...

Security System Sales and Service Co.

Plymouth County, MA

In business for over 20 years, the company provides full-service access controls and security systems to business and institutional clients throughout New England. The company offers a full range of...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $406,821

42YRS OLD, SBA APPD, ABSENTEE, HOME&BIZ SECURITY CO. IN MD!!!!!!!

Maryland

Strong Recurring Revenues - Home & Business Security Services Company With Contracted Revenue For Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SERVICING THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA...

$2,299,000

$2,299,000

Cash Flow: $388,360

Premier Investigative Services Agency

North Carolina

Are you looking to own a top-tier investigative services agency? Look no further! This full-service agency, renowned for its comprehensive investigative strategies, detailed research, and security...

$250,000

$250,000

Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!

Sonoma County, CA

PRICE REDUCED! OWNERS MOTIVATED! This long established (1989) Sonoma County mobile and in house screen company has been serving this North Bay community for many years. The family run business focuses...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $235,000

Well Established Security Company

Maine

Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to purchase a well know Southern Maine Security Company that was doing nearly a $1,000,000 in Gross Sales before just a few years ago! The company currently has...

$125,000

$125,000

Established Security Camera Installation Company

Suffolk County, NY

HS Listing ID-63072 This established security camera installation company, located in Suffolk, NY, has been operating successfully for approximately 12 years. The business grosses around $700,000...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

Well-established specialty construction company

Plymouth County, MA

NOTE: Company is under LOI and exclusivity with a buyer. Please do not contact. The Company focuses primarily on commercial property owners and tenants. Client properties include private and municipal...

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This business offers a range of online security training courses and firearms training at multiple locations that generates recurring revenue. Established in 2003, the company has established a strong...

$732,000

$732,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Security Systems and Monitoring Company

Jefferson County, LA

If you are looking for a strong recurring revenue business model, this is it. With over forty years of experience this company is a security system power house! They have three divisions within their...

$7,950,000

$7,950,000

Cash Flow: $300,000

Well established firearm and sporting goods store

York County, PA

Well established small town firearm and sporting goods store for sale. Steady sales from local community with good profit margin. Perfect opportunity for the serious gun hobbyist to operate an...

$330,000

$330,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Fire Protection System Design & Service with Contracts! (37995)

Florida

Situated along Southeast Florida, this highly rated company offers full-service fire protection systems, specializing in suppression designs both installed and fabricated with recurring quality...

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

Cash Flow: $318,185

Arlington Heights, IL: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale

$1,900,000 - Elgin, IL

$1,900,000

Elgin, IL

Security Business, Trained K9 / Canine Detection Service

Texas

Seller may carry small note or consider reasonable offers. 2025 Update: Business is growing and Owner is Hiring while Actively Selling the Business in preparation for retirement. Having established...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $77,329

Established Breathalyzer & Auto Service with Recurring Revenue

Ingham County, MI

SBA Pre-Approved! Take over a successful, full-service car audio retailer and installer with a loyal customer base and experienced staff! Established, thriving automotive business for sale featuring...

$345,000

$345,000

Cash Flow: $165,402

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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.

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Security Services Company For Sale

Pennsylvania

This company provides security services to over 15 contracted accounts. General Services Include: Armed/unarmed security Private investigators & detectives Executive protection details Training and...

$640,000

$640,000

Cash Flow: $279,388

Low Voltage Cable Business with Multi-State Potential! (37712)

Texas

Listing provides low-voltage electrical cabling to commercial sites, student and multi-family housing, hospitals, medical facilities (long term care, dialysis, Alzheimer’s and other specialty care...

$850,000

$850,000

Cash Flow: $289,213

Metro Area Home & Auto Security Business

Oklahoma

This long-standing locksmith company has been serving a major metropolitan area for over 40 years and has built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and top-tier service. Centrally located...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $93,000

Asset SaleTactical Training Business Equipment

For sale is the equipment to start a tactical training business. This business was started and becoming successful when owner found other interests and moved out of state. Over $70,000 Invested in...

$35,000

$35,000

Asset Sale
Asset SaleSecure Document Software Application for Acquisition 2817

Dallas, TX

Mitigate Risk, diversify services and maximize revenue all from the comfort of your home or current work desk! Why settle for just one revenue stream when you can have multiple? With this proprietary...

$40,000

$40,000

Asset Sale
Real EstateL-Shaped Lot near corner of Granger and McHenry in Downtown Modesto

Modesto, CA

PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH TENANTS. Tenant businesses are not for sale. Tenants are unaware of the sale of the property. The property was purchased in 2006. It is an L-shaped lot with two separate...

$1,300,000

$1,300,000

Real Estate

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

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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