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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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