Sharpsburg, PA
$675,000
Security Established Businesses For Sale
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Digital Menu, Decal Printing, Led Sign & Survelliance Company in Queen
Queens, NY
$300,000
Profitable Security & Vault Services Business - Long-Term Clients & Fl
Rockwall, TX
$1,500,000
Leading K-12 Digital Citizenship Training Company
Utah
$650,000
Cybersecurity SaaS Platform with Stable Clients & Growth Runway
San Diego County, CA
$2,270,000
New Mexico security system and fire alarm business for sale
Albuquerque, NM
$120,000
Network Technology Staffing Company
Sugar Grove, IL
$1,589,000
Turnkey Opportunity: Own an Established Fire Protection Business!
Utah County, UT
$258,500
Tampa Bay Homebased Cabling & Security—Essential, Always in Demand
Pinellas County, FL
$899,000
$1.78M EBIDTA - U.S. Government Contractor - Cyber Warfare Training
Arlington County, VA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $2,010,000
Franchiseredbox+ Dumpsters
Available in Multiple Locations
$250,000
Turn Key Ready Security Company
Oregon
$270,000
Security Business, Trained Canine (K9) Detection Service
Stanislaus County, CA
$600,000
Asheville, NC: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$1,350,000
Asheville, NC
Trusted Locksmith Business with Government and Corporate Clientele
Florida
$750,000
Small owner/operator alarm company for sell-owner retiring
Anaheim, CA
$160,000
Karen Muller
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Cannabis Business Brokers, Inc. was founded to bring a great depth of experience and professionalism to an industry that is rapidly expanding but experiencing growing pains. We have over 50 years combined experience in sales and purchases of businesses, including the liquor, pharmaceutical and restaurant industries. Our goal is to bring excellence to the sales process by a careful focus on due diligence of the business, so that sellers and buyers have access to the information and documentation that is standard in other industries.
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Niche Security Product Contractor - Limited Owner Involvement
Clark County, NV
$425,000
Highly Profitable and Advanced Security Design Business
Charleston, SC
$3,300,000
Aviation Security & Logistics Services Provider
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $1,370,408
Tri-State Security Company for sale
$900,000
Fire System Services Company
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,001,872
FranchiseReal Estate Sales, LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
Available in Multiple Locations
$30,000
Established Security Firm with Strong Client Base
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,045,000
Wisconsin Lock & Security Company
Rice Lake, WI
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $104,388
Kansas City: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$4,070,000
Kansas City, MO
Growing Security Company. $3.9 Million Gross Sales!
Tucson, AZ
$1,500,000
Well Established Turn Key Locksmith retail and service
Ventura County, CA
$360,000
Security Integration Sales and Service
New York
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $247,000
Retail Security Tech Stack – Patented and Market-Ready
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Internet Service Provider/ Security Alarms/Phone Service
Texas
$8,000,000
Security Integrator - SBA Pre-Approved
Montgomery County, OH
$1,700,000
Nationwide Commercial Security Systems Integrator - Midwest US
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $523,000
FranchiseN-Hance
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Profitable Invisible Fence Dealership – Established Territory
Sarasota County, FL
$150,000
Thriving Event Staffing & Security Business for Sale
Texas
$1,400,000
North San Diego County: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$750,000
San Diego, CA
Commercial Security and Locksmith Business
Tarrant County, TX
$175,000
Process & Cybersecurity Certification Firm for DoD Contractors
Maricopa County, AZ
$645,000
FranchiseTop Rail Fence
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Special Event Security Company
Utah
$450,000
Security Systems & Services
Colorado
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $160,000
Custom Theater and Home Automation + reoccurring Alarm contracts
Myrtle Beach, SC
$750,000
Armed and Unarmed Guards, Security Protection
Memphis, TN
$1,900,000
9 Y/O US Tech Company Specializing in Advanced Data Security Solutions
Santa Clara, CA
$6,695,000
Natalie Kessler
First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida
Serving Bay County, FL
Selling your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make — and you shouldn’t do it alone. At First Choice Business Brokers of NW Florida, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process. From Pensacola to Tallahassee and everywhere in between, we’ve got Northwest Florida covered. Wherever you are, we’re ready to help you make your next big move.
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Profitable Access Control Business for Sale w/ Strong Market Presence
South Carolina
$2,100,000
Leading Provider of Turn-key Telecommunications & Security Solutions
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $349,000
San Antonio, TX: Highly Profitable Security Business for Sale
$4,280,000
San Antonio, TX
Profitable Low-Voltage Electrical Company in SoCal
California
$2,350,000
Security Provider Offering Armed and Unarmed Services
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $988,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Security System Sales and Service Co.
Plymouth County, MA
$1,100,000
42YRS OLD, SBA APPD, ABSENTEE, HOME&BIZ SECURITY CO. IN MD!!!!!!!
Maryland
$2,299,000
Premier Investigative Services Agency
North Carolina
$250,000
Window Screen Installation and Repair - PRICE REDUCED!
Santa Rosa, CA
$525,000
Well Established Security Company
Maine
$125,000
Established Security Camera Installation Company
Suffolk County, NY
$300,000
Well-established specialty construction company
Plymouth County, MA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,000,000
Online and Facility Security Guard and Firearms Training Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$732,000
Security Systems and Monitoring Company
Jefferson County, LA
$7,950,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Buy or Sell a Security Company
Security companies offer a range of services, safeguarding businesses, individuals, and property. Security companies provide both armed and unarmed guards, protecting offices, residential buildings, and events. Additionally, they deliver technological solutions, including surveillance camera installations, window and door monitoring systems, and alarm systems, to proactively detect and discourage intrusions. Their offerings cater to diverse needs, ranging from small-scale personal security to large-scale organizational defense.
If you are looking to buy or sell a security business, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of security businesses listed for sale. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Median Asking Price |
$642,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$642,403 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$243,072 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.61 |
2.17 |
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Median |
0.96 |
2.70 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.31 |
3.92 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Security Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a security business?
The median asking price for a security company is approximately $642,500. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do security business owners earn?
On average, security business owners report median annual sales of $642,403 and annual owner earnings of $243,072. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a security company?
Valuing a security business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Security company revenue/sales multiples range from 0.61 to 1.31, with the median at 0.96. Earnings multiples range from 2.17 to 3.92, with the median at 2.70. These values suggest a typical security business will sell for around 0.96 times its annual revenue, and 2.7 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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