Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Santa Clara, CA
$75,000
Carson, CA
$995,000
Newark, CA
$893,000
San Diego County, CA
$800,000
Roseville, CA
$199,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Irvine, CA
$650,000
Ventura County, CA
$700,000
Irvine, CA
$175,000
Sun Valley, CA
$1,650,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Riverside County, CA
$650,000
San Rafael, CA
$149,000
Chino, CA
$1,270,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
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.
San Diego County, CA
$525,000
Arcadia, CA
$143,000
Alameda County, CA
$175,000
California
Cash Flow: $315,000
Santa Clara County, CA
Cash Flow: $1,302,476
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Anaheim, CA
$864,000
Eagle Rock, CA
$670,000
Los Angeles, CA
$770,000
California
$1,999,999
Orange County, CA
$695,000
Shasta County, CA
$1,000,000
Santa Monica, CA
$249,000
Newhall, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$598,000
Available Nationwide
$100,000
Encino, CA
$119,000
Kern County, CA
$360,000
California
$500,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$250,000
Available in California
$110,000
San Luis Obispo County, CA
$235,000
Alameda County, CA
Cash Flow: $200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
San Francisco County, CA
$1,400,000
California
California
$995,000
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
$99,900
Winchester, CA
$45,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Inglewood, CA
$130,000
Riverside, CA
$39,000
Ceres, CA
$650,000
Garden Grove, CA
$65,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,120,000
San Diego County, CA
$305,000
Paramount, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$875,000
Fresno, CA
$125,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
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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