Crown Geochemistry, Inc.
How we got $3.8M
Based on its 8 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.
What we know
Estimated value over time
▲ 9% 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
▲ 138% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 8 | $2.9M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 4 | $1.4M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 4 | $1.4M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 19 | $6.9M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN GEOCHEMISTRY, INC. this business | $3.5M | — |
| CASINJAC, LLC Burns Flat · 2 employees | $1.7M | 0.5 mi |
| DRH SAFETY EQUIPMENT LLC Burns Flat · 1 employees | $575K | 0.6 mi |
| DRH SAFETY EQUIPMENT Foss · 1 employees | $575K | 0.6 mi |
| ANADARKO WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC Burns Flat · 1 employees | $362K | 1.1 mi |
| KANDERSON, LLC. Canute · 2 employees | $1.1M | 4.8 mi |
| DCP SERVICES, LLC Dill City · 16 employees | $5.8M | 5.0 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 8 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $3.1M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $3.1M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $3.5M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 30% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $1.1M |
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 | $3.8M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $2.0M – $5.2M |
| Revenue range | $2.3M – $4.0M |
| EBITDA range | $696K – $1.2M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112) |
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
History & advisors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2020 | first | $82K | 8 |
| 2/3/2021 | second | $82K | 8 |
About Crown Geochemistry, Inc.
Crown Geochemistry, Inc. is an oil & gas company in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. Its estimated annual revenue is about $3.5M, with roughly $1.1M of EBITDA. It has about 19 employees. Its estimated business value is $3.8M (likely range $2.0M–$5.2M).
Common questions
- Who owns Crown Geochemistry, Inc.?
- The owner of Crown Geochemistry, 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 Crown Geochemistry, Inc. make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Crown Geochemistry, Inc.'s annual revenue at about $3.5M (likely between $2.3M and $4.0M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Crown Geochemistry, Inc. worth?
- About $3.8M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $1.1M, typical for a oil & gas company its size. Likely range: $2.0M–$5.2M.
- How many employees does Crown Geochemistry, Inc. have?
- About 19, from its 2022 retirement-plan filing.