Louisiana
$4,500,000

Louisiana
$4,500,000

Pennsylvania
$529,000

Franklin Square, NY
$199,000

Gillespie County, TX
$1,000,000
Virginia
$495,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$12,000,000
E Baton Rouge County, LA
$175,000
Wisconsin
$2,150,000
Kentucky
$9,990,000
Arcadia, FL
$427,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$1,100,000
Collier County, FL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,600,000
Alberta
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,023,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $5,500,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $978,000
Colorado
$3,946,000
Kevin Lease, MBA
Murphy Business Of Des Moines
Serving Polk County, IA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America. Whether you desire to buy or sell a business, our conveniently located offices throughout the United States and Canada provide business broker expertise that accommodates the diverse needs of clientele in many business sectors. How we partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. We start by gaining a complete understanding of your needs and desires. Then we come up with a strategic plan that includes a clear outline of our recommendations and associated costs to you. From devising a strategic marketing approach to researching qualified prospective buyers to valuing your business, to negotiating terms that make sense for you, we’re here every step of the way. Murphy Business will help you complete your sale quickly and efficiently, so you are completely happy with us, the process, and the results. How we partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. We guide you through the purchasing process, all the while keeping you up to date on procedural and financial issues, and putting you in touch with the appropriate accounting, banking, legal, real estate and other business partners who can help you close the deal with the greatest ease. Murphy Track Record Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. When you need sound advice, a strategic plan, and tactical implementation to buy or sell a business, call on Murphy Business. Contact us today to find out why we are the trusted business brokers of entrepreneurs across North America.
Texas
$450,000
New York County, NY
$4,500,000
Davidson County, TN
$1,600,000
Northampton County, PA
$135,000
Martin County, FL
$295,000
$2,799,000
Texas
$500,000
Fort Pierce, FL
$2,100,000
Naples, FL
$385,000
23401
$5,000,000
Atlanta, GA
$2,200,000
St Lucie County, FL
$795,000
Brooklyn, NY
$3,000,000
Hunt County, TX
$750,000
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$1,200,000
Texas
$850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brown County, WI
$1,275,000
Smithtown, NY
$425,000
Glendale, AZ
$950,000
Pine River, MN
$299,000
Saint Louis, MO
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,100,000
Oakland County, MI
$400,000
Valrico, FL
$2,250,000
California
$995,000
Round Rock, TX
$425,000
Martin County, FL
$145,000
Charles
Action Realty Task Holdings, LLC.
Serving Orange County, CA
Montgomery County, MD
$99,000
E Baton Rouge County, LA
$500,000
Depew, NY
$1,400,000
Colorado
$7,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,400,000
New York, NY
$20,000,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
2,946 |
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Median Asking Price |
$647,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$1,200,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$280,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Construction Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.33 |
1.76 |
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Median |
0.55 |
2.68 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.87 |
3.53 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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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