2026 Data

Landscaping Business Acquisition Cost Index

Median prices, SDE multiples, and financing data for landscaping business acquisitions. Source: BizBuySell Insight Report Q4 2024.

Educational data only. Figures are medians from published industry reports — not a site-specific valuation or financial advice. Disclaimer →

Median Acquisition Price

$120K

Median Annual Revenue

$450K

Median SDE

$90K

SDE Multiple Range

1x–2.5x

Typical LTV

80%

Avg Down Payment

20%

Avg DSCR

1.3x

Time to Close

1–3 mo

SBA Eligibility

~65%

Financing Details

Typical LTV80%

Avg down payment20% of price

Avg DSCR on closed deals1.3x

SBA eligibility rate~65% of deals

Market trend↑ Rising

Common deal structures

SBA 7(a)Seller FinancingConventional Bank

Key Valuation Factors

•Recurring maintenance contract percentage (ideally >60% of revenue) is the key value driver
•Equipment fleet condition and age affect asset-based valuation
•Seasonal revenue patterns affect DSCR calculations — lenders normalize for seasonality
•Geographic concentration — highly local route density commands premium

SBA Financing for Landscaping Business Acquisitions

Approximately 65% of landscaping business transactions use SBA financing. SBA 7(a) is the most common structure, with a minimum 10% equity injection on the acquisition price. At a median price of $120K, that means approximately $12K out of pocket before closing costs and working capital.

DSCR requirement: SBA lenders require ≥ 1.25x on projected post-acquisition cash flow. The average DSCR on closed landscaping business transactions is approximately 1.3x — meaning there is typically adequate headroom.

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Data sources:

BizBuySell Insight Report Q4 2024

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Full methodology →

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