Strong Deal - But Are the Clients Sticky?smart_display

This commercial landscaping business looks like one of the cleaner small business deals we’ve reviewed.

It’s listed at $710K, generating about $1.03M in revenue and $305K in cash flow.

On paper, this is exactly what buyers want to see.

Deal Snapshot

After Financing

Here’s what you actually take home:

That’s about $201K per year after debt.

For a $710K business, that is very strong.

Why It Works

Financially, this deal checks almost every box.

• 2.32x cash flow multiple, right around market
• 29.5% margin, slightly above industry average
• DSCR near 3.0, strong debt coverage
• Down payment recovered in just a few months

Nothing here looks stretched.

What Makes It Better Than Average

The listing also points to real operating durability.

• 25+ years of operating history
• Commercial landscaping focus
• Long-term clients, many over a decade old
• Experienced team and maintained equipment

That kind of history matters. It usually means the business has survived cycles, competition, and customer turnover.

The One Thing To Prove

Commercial landscaping is relationship-driven.

So the key question is not just whether the revenue is real.

It’s whether the relationships transfer.

• Are the clients under contract?
• How concentrated is revenue among the top accounts?
• Are relationships tied to the owner?
• Will customers stay after the sale?

If the decade-old clients are loyal to the company, this deal is strong.

If they’re loyal to the current owner, the risk is much higher.

BizHub Verdict

This deal scores an 8.6 / 10.

Strong numbers, fair pricing, and a long operating history.

But the real diligence question is simple:

Do the clients belong to the business — or to the owner?

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