MARKET DATA
What small businesses are asking
Every week we measure what sellers are asking across 2,917 live listings, as a multiple of the earnings they claim. Pick an industry to see the spread.
These are asking prices, not sale prices. They are what sellers want, which is what you negotiate against.
Home & Trade Services2.4×
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping and similar trades.393 listings
Professional Services2.8×
Consulting, agencies, staffing and other advisory firms.178 listings
Accounting & Tax Practices2.2×
CPA firms, bookkeeping practices and tax-preparation businesses.87 listings
Restaurants & Food Service2.5×
Restaurants, cafés, bars, food trucks and catering businesses.487 listings
Retail2.3×
Physical storefront retail — shops, boutiques and specialty stores.343 listings
E-commerce & Online2.2×
Online stores, Amazon FBA brands, content sites and other digital businesses.971 listings
Light Manufacturing3.1×
Small-scale production, fabrication and assembly businesses.125 listings
IT & Managed Services2.8×
MSPs, IT support providers and managed-services businesses.244 listings
Auto Services2.5×
Repair shops, collision centres, tyre and quick-lube businesses.89 listings
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