Understand the working capital the business needs to run
Inventory and receivables tie up real cash between purchase and collection; establish the requirement and whether it's included. Working capital is often the biggest swing in the price.
wholesale and distribution business for Sale in Pennsylvania
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Durable Goods
Durable Goods
Beer/Soda Distributor - Liquor License INCLUDED
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States
Dauphin County, PA, US
The business is part of a strip center on a highly traveled main road and known for its location with a variety of other businesses and a local restaurant and a large parking lot for all businesses within the center. Under Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations, the license must remain in Dauphin County, however it is relocatable to any location within Dauphin County. The owner has a solid reputation for sales and variety of products, and great relationships with local beer wholesalers. In addition, the license is an Importing Distributor (ID), which means that other brands of beer, ales, lagers, etc., can be imported from outside of Pennsylvania.
$375,000
$1,031,219Revenue
-Cash Flow
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Electronic & Electrical Equipment
Durable Goods
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
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Driveshaft Manufacturer/Distributor
Pennsylvania, United States
PA, US
This well-established driveshaft manufacturer/distributor offers a stable and profitable opportunity in various market sectors. The business delivers consistent cash flow and dependable operations. It is one of a limited number of authorized purchasers and cablecraft assemblers in Pennsylvania. The business operates without any formal marketing or advertising, generating sales through repeat customers, referrals, vendor websites, and strong word-of-mouth reputation. The company utilizes Sage software to maintain current and accurate inventory, ensuring smooth operations and reliability.
$386,000
$356,831Revenue
$77,440Cash Flow
Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for wholesale and distribution business businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$810k
Median cash flow$129k
Median sale price$300k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.8x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$2.17m
Median cash flow$295k
Median sale price$900k
Multiple range2.3x - 3.8x
Over $2M
Median revenue$8.49m
Median cash flow$1.09m
Median sale price$4.34m
Multiple range3.5x - 5.9x
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 wholesale and distribution business acquisitions
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Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating wholesale and distribution business acquisitions.
Examine inventory quality, not just quantity
Dead, obsolete, and slow-moving stock inflates the balance sheet; get an aged analysis and value it realistically.
Quantify supplier and customer concentration
A key manufacturer or a few large accounts can carry the business and walk; if a senior rep with a big attached book leaves at close, you lose it. Review terms and exclusivity.
Confirm supplier agreements and exclusivities transfer
Distribution rights, territories, and pricing tiers are often the real asset and may not pass to a new owner.
Pressure-test margins and pricing power
Distribution margins are thin and exposed at both ends; understand gross margin by line and how much room exists when costs move.
Assess the warehouse, logistics, and systems
Facilities, fleet (new trucks run $80K–$150K each), and inventory systems drive the operation; tour the warehouse and budget deferred items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, but lenders watch working capital, concentration, and inventory quality closely. Transferable supplier agreements and clean, current inventory make these far easier to fund.