Established Plumbing Supply, Rural Northern CA

This established plumbing supply store in rural Northern California serves regional tradespeople, maintenance crews and property owners who need immediate access to critical plumbing materials, hard-to-find repair parts and knowledgeable product guidance. The nearest larger competitor is a 45 to 50 minute drive each way, which makes this supplier the practical choice for anyone who needs parts today.
Cash flow of $398,982 on $1,163,732 in sales reflects a tightly-run owner-operated business. The current owner handles most functions himself, which is both the reason for the strong margin and the primary opportunity for the next owner. Building out a staffed operation absorbs some of that margin, but it creates a business the owner does not have to run single-handedly and opens the door to real growth.
The right buyer is someone with the capacity and appetite to hire and delegate. An existing supply house can add territory. A plumbing contractor can move vertical by owning a piece of the supply chain. An operator ready to trade a metro commute for country living can run it as an owner-operator and keep all the profits.
Growth levers include delivery service, stronger online visibility and active outbound sales.
Core products include piping, specialized systems, tools and complementary supplies.
The offered price of $1,150,000 includes $300,000 of inventory. An additional $250,000 to $400,000 of excess inventory (depending on the time of year) is available separately.

Total Sales: $1,163,732

Cash Flow: $398,982

FFE: $190,000

Inventory: $300,000