Burton Controls Inc
How we got $5.3M
Based on its 40 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 45 years (since 1981)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Burton Controls is a diversified electrical company serving commercial, industrial, and manufacturing clients with electrical services for complex projects.
From the company's website. Industry: Electricians.
Customers & suppliers
Possible customers nearby
The largest businesses within about 60 miles in the markets its website says it serves.
- LSB INDUSTRIES, INC · Oklahoma City, 13 mi · $615.2M
- DELAWARE RESOURCE GROUP OF OKLAHOMA, LLC · Oklahoma City, 18 mi · $339.5M
- SOUTHWESTERN WIRE INC · Norman, 13 mi · $312.3M
- AIRX CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, INC. · Yukon, 15 mi · $245.1M
- MERCER VALVE CO., INC. · Oklahoma City, 10 mi · $231.9M
Estimated value over time
▲ 22% since 2020Today's estimate scaled by the headcount reported each year and that year's prices. A trend, not a record of past sale values.
Employees over time
▼ 15% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 40 | $7.8M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 28 | $5.4M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 32 | $6.2M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 33 | $6.4M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 29 | $5.6M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 34 | $6.6M |
Participants are employees in the company's retirement plan at year end, from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. They usually run a little under total headcount (part-timers and new hires may not be eligible). Revenue and EBITDA apply this industry's revenue per employee and margin to each year's count.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BURTON CONTROLS INC this business | $16.9M | — |
| First Time Heat & Air Oklahoma City | $1.8M | 0.7 mi |
| JSG ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC Oklahoma City · 2 employees | $635K | 0.8 mi |
| RELIANCE REFRIGERATION AND HVAC INC Oklahoma City · 2 employees | $361K | 0.8 mi |
| CENTER PHASE ENERGY LLC Oklahoma City · 6 employees | $2.0M | 1.1 mi |
| IMPERIUM UTILITY SERVICES LLC Oklahoma City · 81 employees | $30.2M | 1.1 mi |
| TRI-TECH ELECTRIC, INC. Oklahoma City · 12 employees | $3.5M | 1.2 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 40 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $11.5M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $19.1M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $16.9M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 9% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $1.5M |
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $5.3M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $2.8M – $7.2M |
| Revenue range | $11.1M – $19.3M |
| EBITDA range | $967K – $1.7M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Full methodology
People & advisors
Leadership
- RORyan OverholtSigned for the company · 2020 retirement-plan filing (Form 5500)
Advisors
- BankingGreat Plains National BankPPP / SBA lender
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Banking relationships
| Great Plains National Bank PPP 2020, PPP 2021 | All 1,112 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2020 | first | $709K | 40 |
| 2/5/2021 | second | $559K | 27 |
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Burton Controls Inc
Burton Controls Inc is an electricians company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in business since 1981. Its estimated annual revenue is about $16.9M, with roughly $1.5M of EBITDA. It has about 34 employees. Its estimated business value is $5.3M (likely range $2.8M–$7.2M).
Common questions
- Who owns Burton Controls Inc?
- The owner of Burton Controls Inc isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Burton Controls Inc make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Burton Controls Inc's annual revenue at about $16.9M (likely between $11.1M and $19.3M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Burton Controls Inc worth?
- About $5.3M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $1.5M, typical for a electricians company its size. Likely range: $2.8M–$7.2M.
- How many employees does Burton Controls Inc have?
- About 34, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Burton Controls Inc founded?
- Burton Controls Inc has been in business since 1981.