Businesses Marked Sold on Bsale Represent $1.17 Billion in Advertised Value

by Vanessa Lovie-Yousaf 15th of September, 2026

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Businesses marked sold on Bsale during the 2026 financial year carried a combined advertised value of more than $1.17 billion, highlighting the scale of business opportunities moving through the Australian business for sale marketplace.

Across the 1,956 listings marked sold during the financial year, the average advertised asking price at the time they were marked sold was $615,894.

The figures are based on listing activity on Bsale.com.au and reflect the asking prices attached to businesses when their status changed to sold. They do not represent verified final transaction prices, but they provide useful insight into the values being advertised across the platform.

What does the $615,894 average tell us?

An average advertised asking price of $615,894 provides useful context, but it should not be interpreted as the value of a typical Australian business.

Business prices can vary significantly.

A small owner-operated service business may be advertised for under $100,000, while larger manufacturing operations, accommodation businesses, franchises or businesses that include freehold property may be listed for several million dollars.

That means the average reflects the mix of businesses marked sold on Bsale during the year rather than acting as a valuation benchmark.

Asking price is not the same as sale price

One important distinction in Bsale's data is that the price recorded is the advertised asking price at the time the listing was marked sold.

Bsale does not independently verify the final settlement value of each transaction.

A business advertised at $700,000 may ultimately sell above or below that figure depending on negotiations, due diligence and the final structure of the deal.

There can also be major differences in what is included in the advertised price.

Some listings may include stock, plant and equipment or other assets. Others may include freehold property, which can significantly increase the advertised value.

This is why the $615,894 figure should be treated as an indication of the asking-price environment, rather than an average final sale price.

Almost $100 million in advertised value each month

Across the year, the $1.17 billion total equates to close to $98 million in advertised business value being marked sold each month on average.

Bsale recorded an average of 163 listings marked sold per month during FY2026.

The businesses represented a wide range of sectors, including hospitality, retail, professional services, manufacturing, construction, childcare and other service-based industries.

Food & Hospitality was the largest industry by volume, with 619 listings marked sold, while NSW recorded the highest number of any state at 695.

The mix of industries and business sizes can have a significant influence on average values from one period to the next.

State averages can vary significantly

That variation is particularly noticeable when comparing states.

Tasmania recorded the highest average advertised asking price among listings marked sold during the 2026 financial year at approximately $1.05 million, followed by Queensland at $753,838.

That does not necessarily mean businesses in those states are inherently more valuable.

A relatively small number of high-value listings can influence an average significantly, particularly when freehold property or larger businesses are included.

The type of businesses coming to market also differs between states and regions, so the composition of the listings behind the average is important.

What sellers should take from the figures

For owners thinking to sell a business, the data provides a useful snapshot of the breadth of the market but also shows why pricing needs to be considered on an individual basis.

A business's asking price can be influenced by factors such as profitability, financial history, assets, lease arrangements, industry conditions, customer concentration, staffing and the level of reliance on the owner.

Two businesses with similar revenue can therefore have very different values.

Owners can also have a strong emotional attachment to a business they have spent years building, which can influence their expectations.

Ultimately, buyers will assess the commercial performance, risks and future potential of the business when deciding what they are prepared to pay.

Professional advice from an accountant, business broker or other appropriate adviser can help sellers develop a more realistic pricing strategy before going to market.

A significant marketplace of business opportunities

The $1.17 billion total also highlights the scale of Australia's business for sale sector.

Business transactions often receive less public attention than residential or commercial property, yet thousands of business owners are considering retirement, succession or a change of direction at any given time.

At the same time, buyers are looking for opportunities to become self-employed, acquire an established business or expand an existing business.

Bsale's 2026 financial year figures reflect only activity on the Bsale marketplace and do not represent the total value of all businesses sold across Australia.

But with 1,956 listings marked sold carrying more than $1.17 billion in combined advertised value, the information provides a useful indication of the volume and value of opportunities moving through one part of the Australian market.

“The numbers help put the business-for-sale sector into perspective,” Lovie-Yousaf said.

“When you look at the listings collectively, you can see the substantial amount of value represented by Australian business owners looking to transition their businesses to the next owner.”

About the data

Bsale's figures are drawn from listing activity on Bsale.com.au. A listing marked sold represents a business whose status has been changed to sold on the platform, while price figures refer to the advertised asking price at that time and are not independently verified final transaction prices. It is provided for general information and market commentary only and should not be relied upon when making financial, investment, valuation, purchasing or selling decisions. Readers should undertake their own due diligence and obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any business or financial decision.

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