Orange County, CA
$265,000
Orange County, CA
$265,000
California
$2,350,000
Orange County, CA
$1,249,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Central Valley, CA
$1,100,000
San Mateo County, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$180,000
Yolo County, CA
$235,000
Azusa, CA
$395,000
Modesto, CA
$109,600
Available in California
$25,900
Orange County, CA
$89,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Cash Flow: $353,399
Newport Beach, CA
$425,000
California
$2,750,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Huntington Beach, CA
$3,000,000
Irvine, CA
$4,500,000
Solano County, CA
$1,400,000
Sylmar, CA
$450,000
Montebello, CA
$315,000
Available in California
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$160,000
South San Francisco, CA
$887,000
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$300,000
Dana Point, CA
$465,000
Simi Valley, CA
$150,000
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
California
Cash Flow: $705,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
Orange County, CA
$168,000
Glendale, CA
$169,000
Silver Lake, CA
$229,000
Available in California
$75,000
California
Cash Flow: $431,000
Fresno, CA
$675,000
Van Nuys, CA
$400,000
Van Nuys, CA
$119,000
West Hills, CA
$149,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Orange County, CA
$1,500,000
Mountain View, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Thousand Oaks, CA
$229,899
Available Nationwide
$50,000
San Francisco County, CA
$600,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$275,000
Glendale, CA
$275,000
Contra Costa County, CA
Cash Flow: $438,000
California
Orange County, CA
$275,000
North Hollywood, CA
$595,000
Madera County, CA
$350,000
California
$2,350,000
Available Nationwide
$75,000
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business in California, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of California service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
423 |
Median Asking Price |
$322,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$400,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$136,896 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
California Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.52 |
1.76 |
Median |
0.80 |
2.58 |
Upper Quartile |
1.18 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business in California?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in California is approximately $322,500.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but California service business owners report median annual sales of $400,000 and annual owner earnings of $136,896. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, 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 of service businesses in California range from 0.52 to 1.18, with the median at 0.80. Earnings multiples range from 1.76 to 3.47, with the median at 2.58. These values indicate that a typical service business in California may sell for around 0.80 times its annual revenue, and 2.58 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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