Selling a Business in Panola County

These are the industries in Panola 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.

Energy & Utilities

50 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Oil & Gas Services: 43 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

• Water & Wastewater Services: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Construction & Engineering

32 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Plumbing: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

• HVAC Services: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

• Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

• Foundation & Site Prep: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

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

• General Contracting: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

• Landscaping: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

29 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Quick-Service & Fast Food: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.

• Coffee Shops: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.

• Grocery Stores & Markets: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.

• Full-Service Restaurants: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Financial & Professional Services

19 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Accounting & Tax Practices: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.

• Insurance Agencies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

• Real Estate Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.

• Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

Retail Stores

19 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Hardware, Garden & Building: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.

• Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

• Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.

Logistics & Transportation

16 related employer businesses in Panola County.

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

Automotive & Boat

13 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Auto Repair: 5 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.

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

Wholesale & Distribution

9 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Industrial & Construction Supply: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.

• Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

Gas Stations & Convenience

8 related employer businesses in Panola County.

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

Hospitality & Travel

6 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Hotels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

• Motels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Medical Practices

6 related employer businesses in Panola County.

• Primary & Family Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.

• Physical Therapy & Rehab: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

Education & Childcare

5 related employer businesses in Panola County.

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

Home Services

3 related employer businesses in Panola 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.