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What should I pay for electrical contracting businesses?

Short answer: Electrical Contracting Businesses typically trade around roughly 2x–4x SDE on SDE — a general range, not an appraisal.

Commercial contracts and a licensed, retained crew raise value. Heavy reliance on the owner's personal licenses or relationships lowers it.

Buyers typically value electrical contracting businesses on SDE, at multiples generally roughly 2x–4x SDE. That's a starting point, not an appraisal — what you should actually pay depends on recurring revenue, owner-dependence, customer concentration, and the condition of equipment. Verify the seller's earnings against tax returns before trusting any number.

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What should I pay for a electrical contracting businesse?

Electrical Contracting Businesses generally trade around roughly 2x–4x SDE on SDE. Adjust up for recurring contracts and a retained crew, down for owner-dependence. Confirm with a valuation and due diligence.

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