San Luis Obispo County, CA
Wholesale and Distribution Businesses in CA For Sale
Distributor of Agricultural Wholesale Gear, Includes $600K Inventory
Well-established tool & stamping shop
Orange County, CA
Profitable Appliance Parts Retail & Wholesale Business – Inland Empire
Riverside County, CA
Leading Watch Parts Suppler Closing Out Sale
Los Angeles County, CA
K-12 Textbook Wholesaler
Los Angeles County, CA
Profitable Trike/Handcycle Ramp Business $40,000. #11201
Yorba Linda, CA
Distributor of Lighters, Torches, & Smoking Accessories
California
Premier Powersports Manufacturer and Distributor
California
Artisanal Jerky and Sausage Manufacturer in Central California
San Luis Obispo County, CA
So Cal packaging, safety and janitorial wholesale business for sale
California
Specialty Products Manufacturer and Distributor
Los Angeles County, CA
Well-Established Beauty Brand Around 25 Years of Success Owners Retire
California
Distributor of Food Industry Disposable Packaging
Los Angeles County, CA
The Only Cannoli
$375,000
Oceanside, CA
Santa Ana – Orange County CA Mission Tortilla Route for Sale
Santa Ana, CA
Italian Wine Import & Distribution Company – Licensed in 10 states
Los Angeles County, CA
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 over 200 businesses and valued another 400 plus 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 business 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).
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Snack Food Route and Distribution Business
San Joaquin County, CA
Wholesale Distributors Chemicals, Equipment, and Supplies
Sacramento County, CA
Established Medical Device Company – FDA Certified, Global Footprint
Alameda County, CA
Balloon & Party Supply Distributer
Los Angeles, CA
Tamales/Salsa manufacturing, distribution & store
Sacramento, CA
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
Established Multi-Platform Men’s Apparel eCommerce
Los Angeles County, CA
Hot Water Heating Contractor & Wholesale Distributor For Sale
Riverside County, CA
100+ years in business with $1.1M+ in SDE
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
Smoke Shop Accessories Wholesaler, Monthly Nets $30k, Retire, La, Ca.
Los Angeles, CA
Two Affiliated Performance Wheel Distribution - 963LA
Los Angeles, CA
Janitorial Supply Co. Turn- key 54 years under same ownership!
Los Angeles County, CA
Wholesale seafood distribution business for sale in Hayward
Hayward, CA
Manufacturer / distributor include $600K Inventory
Temecula, CA
Corn Tortilla Factory & Distribution wholesale accounts Property inc
Anaheim, CA
Wine Importer/Wholesaler & Wine Brand Developer
California
Wine Imports and Distribution - Established and Profitable
Orange County, CA
Tile Outlet, Retailer, Wholesaler, South SanFrisco Bay Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Great Taste Of Mexican Tequila Distribution And Wholesale For Sale
Rialto, CA
Highly Profitable, Established Box Company
California
Medical and Dental Products manufacturer and distributor (master dist)
Hayward, CA
Leading Store Fixture & Custom Display Fabrication Company for Sale
Torrance, CA
Prominent Water Tank Business
San Luis Obispo, CA
Rare Direct to Consumer (DTC) Legacy Wine Importer in a growing niche
California
Super high volume asian distribution business for sale in San Jose
San Jose, CA
Buy or Sell a Wholesale and Distribution Business in California
Wholesale and distribution businesses are a pivotal part of the supply chain, operating in-between product manufacturers and retailer businesses. These businesses purchase goods in large quantities directly from manufacturers or producers, benefiting from lower costs per unit, and then redistribute these goods in smaller quantities to various outlets, or in some cases, individual customers.
Whether you are considering buying or selling a wholesale and distribution business, having some context is important for evaluating individual businesses relative to the market. To that end, we have aggregated business for sale listing data of wholesale and distribution businesses and surfaced key financial metrics and valuation multiples based on asking prices.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 89 |
| Asking Price | $475,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $941,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $212,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $179,000 | $475,000 | $1,200,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Wholesale and Distribution Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $539,825 | $102,000 |
| Median | $941,000 | $212,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $2,434,500 | $445,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Wholesale and Distribution Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.27 | 1.63 |
| Median | 0.50 | 2.99 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.83 | 4.03 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Wholesale and Distribution Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Wholesale and Distribution Business in California is $475,000, though prices range from under $179,000 to well over $1,200,000.
How much do Wholesale and Distribution Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Wholesale and Distribution Businesses in California is $941,000 and owners earn a median of $212,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Wholesale and Distribution Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Wholesale and Distribution Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.27 to 0.83, with a median of 0.50. Earning multiples range from 1.63 to 4.03, with the median at 2.99. This means the typical Wholesale and Distribution Business in California may ask for around 0.50 times its annual revenue, and 2.99 times its annual owner earnings.
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