Cotton Growers Co-Op
How we got $8.5M
Based on its 20 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 28 years (since 1998)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
The pages belong to Carolinas Cotton Growers Cooperative, Inc. in Garner, NC, not a business in Altus, OK as the business name given suggests. It is a producer-owned cotton marketing cooperative that markets members' cotton through pooling arrangements and offers warehousing, shipping and financial services.
From the company's website. Industry: Cotton ginning.
Estimated value over time
▲ 42% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| COTTON GROWERS CO-OP this business | $21.4M | — |
| BATES BROS INC. Altus · 11 employees | $3.5M | 0.1 mi |
| BATES BROS & SON Altus · 16 employees | $4.8M | 0.1 mi |
| BATES BROS & SONS Altus · 16 employees | $4.8M | 0.1 mi |
| Rockin' J Feed & Supply Altus | $5.3M | 0.2 mi |
| BROOKS & ROBBINS JT VT Altus · 1 employees | $298K | 0.3 mi |
| D & J FARMS, LLC Altus · 2 employees | $401K | 0.3 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 20 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $13.7M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $25.6M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $21.4M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 9% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $1.9M |
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 | $8.5M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 4.5× |
| Value range | $4.5M – $11.7M |
| Revenue range | $14.0M – $24.3M |
| EBITDA range | $1.2M – $2.2M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Cotton ginning (115111) |
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. 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
- BankingFrazer 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
| Frazer Bank PPP 2020 | All 177 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2020 | first | $353K | 20 |
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Cotton Growers Co-Op
Cotton Growers Co-Op is a cotton ginning company in Altus, Oklahoma, in business since 1998. Its estimated annual revenue is about $21.4M, with roughly $1.9M of EBITDA. It has about 20 employees. Its estimated business value is $8.5M (likely range $4.5M–$11.7M).
Common questions
- Who owns Cotton Growers Co-Op?
- The owner of Cotton Growers Co-Op 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 Cotton Growers Co-Op make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Cotton Growers Co-Op's annual revenue at about $21.4M (likely between $14.0M and $24.3M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Cotton Growers Co-Op worth?
- About $8.5M, roughly 4.5× its estimated EBITDA of $1.9M, typical for a cotton ginning company its size. Likely range: $4.5M–$11.7M.
- How many employees does Cotton Growers Co-Op have?
- About 20, as reported on its PPP loan.
- When was Cotton Growers Co-Op founded?
- Cotton Growers Co-Op has been in business since 1998.