Mesa, AZ
$40,000
Mesa, AZ
$40,000
Jacksonville, FL
$225,000
Boise, ID
$8,200,000
Ravalli County, MT
$2,000,000
Texas
$225,000
Miami, FL
$225,000
Portland, OR
$95,000
Indianapolis, IN
$190,000
Richmond, VA
$90,000
St. Louis City County, MO
$880,000
Richmond, VA
$4,000,000
Miami, FL
$99,000
Charlevoix County, MI
$559,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,300,000
Tampa, FL
$305,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,278,954
DOUG MORRIS
MASS Business Brokers / Tax Force
Serving Shelby County, TN
MASS Business Brokers understands that running a business and the sale of a business can be challenging. That's where we come in. We help business owners with preparing their financials to run a successful business. We also guide business owners every step of the way so that they can arrive at a successful sale and enjoy the next phase of life. Doug owns Tax Force and has been in the tax, accounting, and financial reporting since 1997. He's been valuing and selling businesses since 2015. He's a partner in deal making with MASS Business Brokers LLC.
Charleston County, SC
$339,000
Ada County, ID
$550,000
New Jersey
$750,000
$40,000
Saint Louis, MO
$550,000
Texas
$10,000,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$1,100,000
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $3,300,300
Hamilton County, OH
$125,000
Orange County, FL
$99,999
Georgia
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $270,000
Nevada
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $771,000
Dallas County, TX
$150,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,415,000
Gta, ON
$1,000,000
Iowa
$330,000
Fort Myers Beach, FL
$90,000
Windsor, ON
$1,000,000
Sedgwick County, KS
$275,000
Gainesville, FL
$199,900
Ascutney, VT
$695,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Dakota
$4,124,000
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $452,408
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $750,000
Charleston County, SC
$16,000,000
Lake County, IL
$14,600
North Carolina
$6,585,000
Fort Myers, FL
$699,999
Thomas Nelson
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Serving Richland County, MT
Murphy Business has a presence in the Mountain West Region with strong connections in the following states and cities. Idaho - Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Boise Montana - Helena-Butte, Kalispell, Missoula, Dillon, Bozeman, Great Falls, Billings, Central Montana, Eastern Montana, Western Montana Wyoming - Jackson, Sheridan, Buffalo, Casper, Gillette North Dakota - Bismarck, Grand Forks, Fargo, Williston South Dakota - Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Sturgis A strong presence in each state with offices in cities throughout provides insight into each local market. Murphy Business deals with local companies on a daily basis, which helps them gain respect and grow experience in the Mountain West Region.
Kendall County, IL
$1,300,000
Las Vegas, NV
$4,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Queen Annes County, MD
$4,350,000
Delaware
$1,865,000
Houston, TX
$1,495,000
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$199,999
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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