Industry Guide

Buying a HR / Staffing Agency: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for HR / Staffing Agency acquisitions.

HR / Staffing Agency — Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)8%

EBITDA Margin (High)15%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)3x

Acquisition Multiple (High)5x

Minimum DSCR1.4x

Industry Risk Score6/10 — Moderate Risk

What makes a good HR / Staffing Agency acquisition? Look for margins at or above 15%, a purchase multiple below 5x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.4x. A risk score of 6/10 (moderate risk) means this sector has moderate cyclicality — scrutinise earnings history carefully.

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Industry: HR / Staffing Agency

Asking Price ($)

Annual Revenue ($)

Annual Earnings ($)

Earnings Type

Other Professional Services industries

Accounting / Tax Practice

30–40% margin · 3–5x

Legal Services

25–40% margin · 2–4x

Management Consulting

25–40% margin · 3–5x

IT Services / MSP

20–35% margin · 4–6x

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