Recycling Gold or Rust? A $20 Million Metal Business Under the Microscope

Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, hosts Michael Girdley and Heather Endresen evaluate a metal recycling business for sale in Pennsylvania. With $1.1 million in cash flow and $20 million in annual revenue, the conversation explores the business’s asset value, including $2 million in inventory and $2.5 million in equipment. Heather and Michael also dig into key factors like the potential impact of commodity price fluctuations, the importance of owning the real estate, and the environmental concerns tied to the business’s location.
Key Points Discussed:
- Inventory & Pricing Risk: The challenge of managing $2 million in inventory and how commodity pricing impacts profitability.
- Environmental Concerns: Why it’s critical to understand the environmental state of a property in a recycling business.
- Location Dependence: The importance of owning real estate in a business heavily tied to its physical location.
- Low Margins: How operating at a 5% net margin presents risk and the challenges of maintaining profitability in a low-margin industry.
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