Selling a Business in Butte County

These are the industries in Butte County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

57 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• General Contracting: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• Plumbing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Electrical: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Civil Engineering: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Interior Finishing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Logistics & Transportation

24 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• General Freight Trucking: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

• Heavy Haul Transport: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

21 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Insurance Agencies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

21 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

20 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Auto Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

• Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

• Car Dealerships: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Retail Stores

13 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Sporting Goods & Firearms: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.

Medical Practices

12 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Veterinary Medicine: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Dental Practices: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

10 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.

• Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

8 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Gas Stations: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Hospitality & Travel

8 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Hotels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

• Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

7 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Daycare Centers: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Entertainment & Recreation

6 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Bars & Pubs: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

Home Services

6 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Residential Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

3 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in Butte County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.