David James
How we got $2.9M
Based on its 11 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2021 and brought up to date.
What we know
Estimated value over time
▼ 3% since 2021Today'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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID JAMES this business | $10.8M | — |
| B&D RESOURCES, LLC. Tulsa · 10 employees | $10.5M | 0.0 mi |
| GT INDUSTRIES OF OKLAHOMA INC Tulsa · 6 employees | $6.5M | 0.2 mi |
| M-TEC, LLC Tulsa · 4 employees | $3.1M | 0.4 mi |
| MARTIN SALES AND RENTAL LLC Tulsa · 12 employees | $12.1M | 0.5 mi |
| HILLARY MACHINERY, LLC Tulsa · 8 employees | $9.1M | 0.5 mi |
| INDEPENDENT TUBULAR CORP Tulsa · 4 employees | $5.3M | 0.6 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 11 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $9.7M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $9.3M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $10.8M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 7% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $796K |
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 | $2.9M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $1.5M – $3.9M |
| Revenue range | $7.1M – $12.3M |
| EBITDA range | $524K – $908K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423830) |
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
- BankingSecurity 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 Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.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
| Security Bank PPP 2021 | All 617 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2021 | second | $134K | 11 |
About David James
David James is an industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its estimated annual revenue is about $10.8M, with roughly $796K of EBITDA. It has about 11 employees. Its estimated business value is $2.9M (likely range $1.5M–$3.9M).
Common questions
- Who owns David James?
- The owner of David James 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 David James make?
- SeeBITDA estimates David James's annual revenue at about $10.8M (likely between $7.1M and $12.3M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is David James worth?
- About $2.9M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $796K, typical for a industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers company its size. Likely range: $1.5M–$3.9M.
- How many employees does David James have?
- About 11, as reported on its PPP loan.