Q1 2009 Business Valuations in Dayton-OH, OH

According to statistics issued by BizBuySell.com, Dayton-OH business-for-sale listings in had a median asking price of $0.

That compares to a median ask price of $0 in . Dayton-OH, OH business values are showing stability even in this tough economic environment.

Please understand that this is the median asking price for a business. If you want to buy a business, you may be able to buy a Dayton-OH company for much less. Alternatively, some Dayton-OH businesses may be selling for much more.

Another thing to remember is that this is the asking price for a Dayton-OH business. When an entrepreneur lists a business for sale, they typically set a price that ends up being more than the eventual sale price. A sale-to-ask ratio typically might be between 0.85 and 0.90, but of course it depends on deal specifics. So, a business listed for $100,000 might sell for between $85,000 and $90,000.

Number of Dayton-OH Businesses for Sale in the Dataset

The study data comprised listings in the metro area. Many of the businesses in the dataset are outside of Dayton-OH, but they are in the area and so are probably representative of Dayton-OH business valuations.

One year ago, in , the BizBuySell.com dataset for Dayton-OH spanned listings. In a market where you would think fewer business owners would be selling, it's a bit surprising to see the same number of Dayton-OH business-for-sale listings.

Q1 2009 Revenue Multiples In Dayton-OH, OH

In the metro area, businesses will typically sell for 0.00 times the selling company's revenues. That was the mean revenue multiple for in this area of the country.

In other words, a firm with revenues of $200,000 might list for $0. Remember, however, that this is just an average for revenue multiples in the area. Some firms will have higher revenue multiples and others will have lower revenue multiples.

According to BizBuySell.com, the median revenues for its business-for-sale listings was $0 in .

To put this in perspective, the revenue multiple was 0.00 and the median revenue for listed businesses was $0.

Q1 2009 Cash Flow Multiples In Dayton-OH, OH

Cash flow multiples are another useful method to value a business.

For , the average cash flow multiple for businesses listed in the metro area was 0.00.

So, a company with cash flows of $150,000 might have an asking price of $0. That calculation is dependent on the business selling for the area's average multiple. Most businesses will not conform to industry- or area averages.

If you are interested in what cash flows are for a business in Dayton-OH, BizBuySell.com reports that the median cash flow for Dayton-OH area businesses was $0 in . In , cash flow multiples clocked in at 0.00 and the median cash flow was $0.

Things to Consider When Selling a Business in Dayton-OH, OH

Buyers pay more for certainty than for uncertainty, especially when it comes to future cash flows. So, think about ways to lock in future cash flows for a prospective buyer and, if it can be done, you'll then be able to command a higher sale price for your business. This useful tip for selling a business comes from Domenic Rinaldi, managing partner of Chicagoland Sunbelt, a leading business brokerage firm.

Business Valuations for Dayton-OH, OH Businesses

If you are contemplating buying a business or selling a business and would like to find out how much a business is worth, we suggest you try the BizBuySell.com Business Valuation Tool. You can modify the dataset that creates business valuation estimates to meet your specific criteria. As a bonus, access to the tool is very affordable -- less than $100.

More Information on BizBuySell.com's Quarterly Reports

The BizBuySell Insight Report is a nationally-recognized economic report that tracks trends in the business-for-sale marketplace. If you find these trends interesting, take a moment to visit BizBuySell.com Insights Report for more information.

Members of the media who are looking for subject matter experts on selling a business, buying a business, valuing a business and other related topics should contact Frank Krolicki of PR firm Walker Sands Communications at 312-546-4127. Frank can facilitate interviews with key executives at both BizBuySell.com and Chicagoland Sunbelt.

Historical Data for Dayton-OH, OH Business Valuations

If you are interested in trends in business-for-sale asking prices, here are the median asking prices for businesses in the metro area for the last 9 quarters.

Here is how median revenue multiples are trending in the Dayton-OH area, based on BizBuySell.com's economic data.

Here is how cash flow multiples are trending in the Dayton-OH area, based on BizBuySell.com's quarterly reports.