Selling a Business in Iowa County

These are the industries in Iowa 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

59 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

• General Contracting: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Electrical: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Landscaping: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

• Plumbing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

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

Retail Stores

45 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

• Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Home Decor & Furniture: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

Restaurants & Food

23 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 12 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.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

Financial & Professional Services

18 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Insurance Agencies: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

Automotive & Boat

16 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Auto Repair: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

• 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.

Logistics & Transportation

16 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• General Freight Trucking: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.

Medical Practices

13 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Dental Practices: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.

• Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Veterinary Medicine: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

12 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Gas Stations: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

Manufacturing

12 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x 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.

Entertainment & Recreation

11 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Bars & Pubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Clubs & Lounges: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

• Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Daycare Centers: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

5 related employer businesses in Iowa 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.

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Residential Cleaning: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

• Commercial Cleaning: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Pet Services

3 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

• Pet Grooming & Spas: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Boarding, Daycare & Training: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Wholesale & Distribution

3 related employer businesses in Iowa County.

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