Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,744,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,744,000
Richmond, VA
$6,400,000
Cottonwood, CA
$275,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$800,000
Columbus, OH
$175,000
Sarasota, FL
$850,000
Lincoln County, MT
$549,000
Sacramento, CA
$560,000
Baton Rouge, LA
$175,000
Nashville, TN
$619,000
Frederick, MD
$215,000
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$195,000
Ramsey, NJ
$99,500
Short Hills, NJ
$595,000
Washington, DC
$795,000
Reading, MA
$95,000
Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
Charleston, SC
$550,000
Hoboken, NJ
$105,000
Shrewsbury, MA
$74,500
Aurora, IL
$250,000
Arkansas
$175,000
Lee County, FL
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,396,655
La Mesa, CA
$195,000
Nassau County, NY
$175,000
$4,970,000
Cambria, CA
$8,895,000
Omaha, NE
$219,900
Lee County, FL
$250,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $853,000
Frisco, TX
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,189,856
Winnebago County, IL
$1,650,000
Mesa, AZ
$1,050,000
Lee County, FL
$2,200,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,048,300
Hillsborough County, NH
$1,900,000
Alaska
$1,300,000
Shelby County, AL
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $553,521
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Costa Rica
$3,100,000
Cleveland, OH
$257,500
Lincoln, NH
$1,597,000
Wayne County, MI
$3,455,000
Michigan
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $2,354,000
Wisconsin
$549,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$595,000
Gerry Houlihan
Houlihan Business Brokers Inc.
Serving Westchester County, NY
Specializing in the sale of restaurant businesses and commercial real estate.
Ohio
$3,000,000
Hamilton County, IN
$135,000
Will County, IL
$299,000
Madison County, AL
$375,000
Shelby County, AL
$150,000
San Francisco, CA
$949,000
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
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. |
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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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