Cao Nguyen, Inc.
How we got $4.4M
Based on its 55 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.
What we know
Estimated value over time
▲ 33% 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.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CAO NGUYEN, INC. this business | $24.2M | — |
| MN LLC Oklahoma City · 1 employees | $758K | 0.4 mi |
| KAIZER STORE INC Oklahoma City · 2 employees | $912K | 0.8 mi |
| AGA INC Oklahoma City · 5 employees | $1.6M | 0.8 mi |
| PLAZA GROCERY STORE LLC Oklahoma City · 1 employees | $419K | 1.4 mi |
| QUICKBREAK FOODSTORES INC. Oklahoma City · 3 employees | $1.2M | 1.5 mi |
| ADHI BROTHERS, INC. Oklahoma City · 2 employees | $1.1M | 1.5 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 55 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $17.8M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $25.4M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $24.2M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 5% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $1.2M |
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 | $4.4M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $2.3M – $6.0M |
| Revenue range | $15.9M – $27.6M |
| EBITDA range | $800K – $1.4M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (445110) |
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
Advisors
- BankingMidFirst 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 Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.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
| MidFirst Bank PPP 2020 | All 2,403 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2020 | first | $352K | 55 |
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Cao Nguyen, Inc.
Cao Nguyen, Inc. is a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in business since 2013. Its estimated annual revenue is about $24.2M, with roughly $1.2M of EBITDA. It has about 55 employees. Its estimated business value is $4.4M (likely range $2.3M–$6.0M).
Common questions
- Who owns Cao Nguyen, Inc.?
- The owner of Cao Nguyen, 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 Cao Nguyen, Inc. make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cao Nguyen, Inc.'s annual revenue at about $24.2M (likely between $15.9M and $27.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Cao Nguyen, Inc. worth?
- About $4.4M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $1.2M, typical for a supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) company its size. Likely range: $2.3M–$6.0M.
- How many employees does Cao Nguyen, Inc. have?
- About 55, as reported on its PPP loan.
- When was Cao Nguyen, Inc. founded?
- Cao Nguyen, Inc. has been in business since 2013.