Deal BreakdownJun 11, 2026
This Septic Business Prints Cash - But The Debt Load Is Massive
This septic pumping and portable toilet business out of Maine throws off serious...
Runs 24/7… but your returns don’t.
This fleet service and emergency repair business is listed at $2.2M, doing $1.83M in revenue and about $531K in cash flow.
It includes real estate, runs 24/7, and has trucks, crews, and recurring demand — exactly what you want on paper.
So what’s the problem?
Deal Snapshot
Asking Price$2,200,000
Cash Flow$531,000
Profit Margin29%
Revenue$1,830,000
Cash Flow Multiple4.14x
Where It Breaks
The business is fine. The outcome isn’t.
After Financing
Annual Debt Service$223,276
DSCR2.38
Net Cash Flow$38,000
You’re buying a business that makes over $500K…
And ending up with about $38K.
That’s the entire story.
Why It Still “Works”
This deal only holds together because of the structure.
- 25-year SBA term (real estate)
- Lower annual debt burden
- Artificially strong DSCR
Without that longer loan term, this deal would fall apart fast.
The Real Issue
You’re paying a premium price for an average outcome.
- 4.1x multiple vs ~2.4x industry
- Revenue multiple also elevated
- Returns compressed by price
The real estate explains some of it — but not all of it.
You’re still overpaying for the operating business.
What You’re Actually Buying
This is what the deal really looks like:
- Operationally solid service business
- Good margins and demand
- Real estate adds stability
- But very compressed returns
BizHub Verdict
This deal scores a 6.7 / 10.
Not because the business is bad — but because the price eats the upside.
If this were priced right, it would be a great deal.
At this price, you’re working hard… for a very average return.
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