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Oklahoma Active PE Market

What's Your Oklahoma HVAC Business Worth?

Oklahoma has 745 HVAC businesses generating an estimated $1.5B in annual revenue. Here is what buyers are actually paying, what drives multiples up or down, and how to find out what your specific business is worth.

Oklahoma HVAC Market · BLS QCEW 2024
HVAC businesses (est.)
745
Industry employment
6,329
Est. annual market size
$1.5B
Avg. business revenue
$2.0M
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual, NAICS 23822 (Plumbing and HVAC Contractors, Private Sector), HVAC share apportioned by BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational mix (SOC 49-9021 vs 47-2152). Revenue estimated at ~$240K per employee (PHCC industry benchmark). Data & methodology

Climate & Demand Signal

AC-driven demand. Cooling load runs 5+ months a year, driving higher service call volume and replacement demand. Buyers pay premium multiples for recurring service revenue in cooling-dominant markets.

Active PE Market

Buyer Landscape in Oklahoma

Oklahoma sees regular PE and strategic acquisition activity. Regional platforms owned by Redwood, Champions Group, Wrench, and Sila are actively adding tuck-in acquisitions in the state. Owners with $1M+ EBITDA typically get 2-4 buyer inquiries per year.

HVAC Valuation Multiples by Business Size · Oklahoma

The larger your HVAC business, the higher the multiple buyers will pay. Below is where Oklahoma shops typically fall in the 2026 market, based on comparable transactions and current PE platform activity.

Business Size Valuation Basis Typical Multiple
Under $500K revenue SDE 1.8× – 2.8×
$500K – $2M revenue SDE 2.2× – 3.5×
$2M – $5M revenue SDE / EBITDA 3× – 4.5×
$5M – $15M revenue EBITDA 5× – 7.5×
$15M – $50M revenue EBITDA 6.5× – 9×
$50M+ revenue EBITDA 8× – 12×

Multiples are directional. Actual sale prices depend on recurring revenue, owner dependency, customer concentration, financial hygiene, and buyer type. Take the Exit Score to see where your specific business lands.

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What Actually Drives Your Oklahoma HVAC Multiple

Maintenance agreements

The single biggest lever. HVAC buyers pay 1-2 extra turns of EBITDA when 30-40%+ of revenue is recurring maintenance-agreement income. In Oklahoma, buyers with active PE platforms specifically model recurring revenue percentage as a first-page deal metric.

Owner dependency

If the business runs when you take two weeks off, it is worth more. If you are answering every service call and doing every estimate, buyers will discount aggressively or require you to stay for 3+ years post-close.

Tech retention

Oklahoma has an estimated 6,329 HVAC workers across 745 shops. Tenured techs are the scarce resource. Buyers pay premium multiples for shops that keep senior techs 5+ years.

Clean financials

Accrual-basis books, reviewed or audited financials, and a clean chart of accounts add real dollars to your exit price. Cash-basis QuickBooks cost owners 10-15% at the table.

Frequently Asked · Oklahoma HVAC Valuation

What is the average HVAC business worth in Oklahoma? +
A typical HVAC business in Oklahoma does about $2.0M in annual revenue with roughly 8.5 employees. For an owner-operated shop, that usually translates to $200K to $600K in seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), which at Oklahoma's current market of 2x to 4.5x SDE means the business is likely worth $400K to $2.7M in a normal sale. Larger operators above $1M EBITDA get valued at 4x to 9.5x EBITDA.
Are private equity buyers active in Oklahoma? +
Oklahoma sees regular PE and strategic acquisition activity. Regional platforms owned by Redwood, Champions Group, Wrench, and Sila are actively adding tuck-in acquisitions in the state. Owners with $1M+ EBITDA typically get 2-4 buyer inquiries per year.
How does Oklahoma's climate affect HVAC business valuations? +
AC-driven demand. Cooling load runs 5+ months a year, driving higher service call volume and replacement demand. Buyers pay premium multiples for recurring service revenue in cooling-dominant markets.
How many HVAC businesses are for sale in Oklahoma? +
Oklahoma has approximately 745 HVAC establishments (BLS QCEW 2024, NAICS 23822, HVAC share estimated via BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational mix). In any given year, roughly 4 to 6% change hands through owner retirement, private equity acquisitions, and estate transitions. That means 37 businesses per year, on average, are candidates for sale. Most transactions happen quietly and never hit a public listing site.
What is the fastest way to know what my Oklahoma HVAC business is worth? +
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