The Deal Sheet
2026-04-16
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
The Small Business Acquisition Newsletter
Weekly Deal Roundup
3 Deals We're Watching
Week of Week of April 16, 2026
01 — Deal of the Week
The Standout Listing
Profitable Pest Control Business: Turnkey & Recession Proof ↗
Tarrant County, TX
$571,516
Revenue
$254,562
Cash Flow
$800,000
Asking Price
This Fort Worth pest control operation is printing money with a 44.5% cash flow margin—that's significantly above the 15-25% industry standard. With only 2 employees generating over half a million in revenue, the per-employee productivity is exceptional at $285K each. The business model is built on recurring revenue gold: hundreds of loyal clients plus 100+ quarterly customers creating predictable cash flow in one of the nation's fastest-growing metro areas. At 3.1x cash flow, you're looking at a sub-4 year payback on a business that's been recession-tested since 2008 and operates with minimal overhead.
Verdict: Strong Buy
Verdict: Strong Buy
◉ DEAL OF THE WEEK
02 — Also Worth Watching
Runner-Up Deals
Solar Power Installation & Service Company – Profitable, Northern N.E. ↗
Kennebek County, ME
$519,633
Revenue
$165,000
Cash Flow
$425,000
Asking Price
Our take: A 31.8% cash flow margin in solar installation is remarkable, especially for a company operating across all six New England states where renewable energy incentives keep demand strong. At just 2.6x cash flow, this 18-year-old business offers exposure to the booming clean energy sector at a value multiple.
Verdict: Buy
Verdict: Buy
Established Residential Hardscape & Masonry Business – $250K ↗
Loudon County, TN
$584,001
Revenue
$215,687
Cash Flow
$250,000
Asking Price
Our take: At just 1.2x cash flow with a 36.9% margin and 80% builder-driven revenue, this hardscape business is dramatically underpriced for East Tennessee's growing residential construction market. You're buying $215K in annual cash flow for a quarter million—that's a one-year payback if numbers hold.
Verdict: Strong Buy
Verdict: Strong Buy
03 — Market Pulse
What We're Tracking
- • Home services businesses with recurring revenue models (pest control, HVAC maintenance) continue to command premium valuations, but we're seeing attractive entry points in the 2.5-3.5x cash flow range for established operators
- • Trades businesses in Sun Belt markets (Texas, Arizona, Florida) are showing exceptional per-employee productivity metrics as labor costs stabilize and demand from population growth remains strong
- • Asset-light service businesses under $1M asking price are offering sub-2-year payback periods in several categories—a notable shift from the 3-4 year multiples we saw in 2024-2025
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