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Profitable Granite Fabricator and Installer in Growing Industry

AL, US

There are a number of granite companies out there, but this company markets high end products where others don't and there is tremendous room for growth. Business is coasting but with a little finesse, there is no reason it cannot do $2M a year. Expected to hit $1.5M in 2022 with profits over $350K. Beautiful facilities. This is a solid business with proven success, in a growing industry. Are you looking to buy a business that has great margins and such a good reputation they don't need to advertise? This is it. Are you equipped to take on this success and take it to the next level? Natural Stone Fabricator and Installer located in the Southeastern Tri-State area, that has been in business for over 30 years. They specialize in custom stone work including granite, marble and limestone counter tops, flooring, fireplace surrounds, outside grill areas, beautiful showers and many other stone applications. Amazing reputation. Well trained staff with decades of experience. Most of the employees have been there for over 20 years. Warehouse is equipped and a good size, 10,000 sqft, room to grow. Sitting on about 2 acres with plenty of parking. Real Estate is included in asking price. Excellent reputation and high end products give them a strong competitive edge. Prior to sharing information on the business, we will need to execute an NDA. Please submit an online inquiry through this site, and we will send you a confidentiality agreement right away.

$1,225,000
$1,220,000Revenue
$237,000Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$466k
Median cash flow$92k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.45m
Median cash flow$315k
Median sale price$883k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.9x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.22m
Median cash flow$1.26m
Median sale price$4.58m
Multiple range3.2x - 5.0x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about manufacturing business acquisitions

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By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.

Inspect the equipment and the capex runway

Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.

Quantify customer concentration

Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.

Understand the working-capital cycle

Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.

Assess workforce and key-person risk

Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.

Check environmental and regulatory exposure

Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.

Separate real margins from owner add-backs

Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Commonly yes. Tangible assets help with collateral, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side. Additionally, if real estate makes up a large component of the business's value, you can use a SBA 504 loan to finance the transaction.