North Carolina
$250,000
North Carolina
$250,000
Sonoma County, CA
$575,000
Maine
$125,000
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Plymouth County, MA
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
York County, PA
$330,000
Florida
$2,950,000
Texas
$600,000
Available Nationwide
$250,000
Ingham County, MI
$345,000
Pennsylvania
$640,000
$1,900,000
Elgin, IL
Texas
$850,000
Oklahoma
$199,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Charleston County, SC
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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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