AUGUST 2026 MARKET DATA
Transportation business valuation multiples
See what reported US sales of transportation imply about cash-flow multiples, revenue multiples, and typical sale prices.
Median reported sale price
$150,000Reported sales from Q3 2021–Q2 2026Cash flow multiple
1.95×Price ÷ seller’s discretionary earningsRevenue multiple
0.64×Price ÷ annual gross revenueSector rank
#16By cash-flow multiple among 16 sectorsVersus all businesses
-24%Cash-flow multiple versus 2.58× overallWORKED MARKET REFERENCE
How the two common methods compare
For an example transportation business with $1,000,000 in annual revenue and $250,000 in SDE:
The indications can differ because margins vary. A personalized market reference should use the company’s actual revenue and normalized SDE, then consider transferability and deal terms separately.
Calculate my private referenceCOMMON QUESTIONS
Reading this transportation business benchmark
What is the average transportation business cash-flow multiple?
Reported sales in this category average 1.95× seller’s discretionary earnings and 0.64× annual revenue. The reported median sale price is $150,000.
How should I use the 1.95× multiple?
Apply it first to normalized SDE, not tax-return profit without review. Then cross-check the revenue method and examine the business-specific risks a buyer would inherit.
Does this tell me exactly what my transportation business is worth?
No. It is a reported-sale average, not an appraisal or offer. Company size, margins, growth, transferability, assets, liabilities, geography, and deal terms can produce a different outcome.
Public aggregates reported by BizBuySell for closed US sales of transportation. The headline multiples cover Q3 2021–Q2 2026. These are useful relative indicators, not a formal appraisal, offer, or complete census.