Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,302,476
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,302,476
Sarasota County, FL
$2,500,000
Hawaii County, HI
$620,000
Brentwood, TN
$295,000
Missouri
$1,095,000
Memphis, TN
$1,100,000
Cincinnati, OH
$280,000
Minnesota
$100,000
Volusia County, FL
$35,000
South Carolina
$2,350,000
Barnstable County, MA
$420,000
Delaware
$650,000
Indiana
$4,100,000
Washington
$225,000
Texas
Dallas County, TX
$1,750,000
Andrew Cagnetta
Transworld Business Advisors of Central Florida
Serving Brevard 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.
Washington County, UT
$625,000
Pasco County, FL
$133,421
Hartford, OH
$139,999
Westchester County, NY
$850,000
Cook County, IL
$375,000
St Lucie County, FL
$1,178,226
Saint Louis, MO
$129,900
Lancaster County, NE
$325,000
Austin, TX
$1,800,000
Worcester County, MA
$149,000
Texas
$549,000
Wake County, NC
$975,000
Cleveland, OH
$487,900
Cook County, IL
$1,500,000
Boston, MA
$208,900
Cleveland, OH
$224,900
Kansas
Cash Flow: $989,789
Elgin, IL
$380,000
Volusia County, FL
$695,000
California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Texas
$3,200,000
Mississippi
Georgia
Cash Flow: $151,000
Rockland County, NY
$495,000
Memphis, TN
$394,900
Baltimore County, MD
$1,600,000
Louisiana
$1,100,000
Jared Lubeck
West USA Realty
Serving Maricopa County, AZ
JL Business Brokers, powered by West USA Realty, provides full-service business brokerage across Arizona and beyond. We specialize in representing businesses of all sizes and industries, from $100,000 to $20,000,000, offering expert guidance in both business sales and the real estate that often accompanies them. Our approach is built on confidentiality, professionalism, and results. Whether assisting an owner with preparing and marketing their business for sale, or helping a buyer find and acquire the right opportunity, JL Business Brokers delivers tailored strategies that maximize value and streamline the process. With access to West USA Realty’s statewide network and resources, combined with deep expertise in valuations, SBA financing, and deal structuring, JL Business Brokers is uniquely positioned to serve entrepreneurs at every stage of the business ownership lifecycle.
New Haven, CT
$148,950
Marietta, GA
$299,999
Bergen County, NJ
$600,000
Oklahoma
$7,500,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Des Moines, RI
$299,990
The building and construction industry is diverse. It involves large companies that take care of all the work from breaking ground to putting on the final coat of paint. It also encompasses smaller companies that specialize in a particular area such as HVAC, concrete, or plumbing.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a construction business, it helps to have some context on pricing and valuation of these companies in the business for sale market. To that end, we have aggregated listing data to surface key financial benchmarks and valuation multiple ranges. This information can provide context for evaluating construction businesses for sale and help guide owners toward valuing their own business.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Construction Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Building & Construction Business Valuation Metrics and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a construction business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a construction business in the U.S. is approximately $647,500.
How much do building and construction company owners earn?
On average, construction company owners report median annual sales of $1,200,000 and annual owner earnings of $280,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a building and construction business?
Valuing a building and construction business involves considering several factors, including annual sales volume, profit, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples in the building and construction industry typically range from 0.33 to 0.87, with the median at 0.55. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.53, with the median at 2.68. These values suggest the average construction company may sell for around 0.55 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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