How we got $23.7M
Based on its 483 employees and its payroll, both reported for PPP in 2020 and brought up to date.
Estimated value over time
▲ 25% 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
▼ 89% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 483 | $29.1M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 27 | $1.6M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 38 | $2.3M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 42 | $2.5M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 48 | $2.9M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 54 | $3.2M |
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.
What we know
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DRAKE NELSON, LLC this business | $48.9M | — |
| Express Employment Professionals Muskogee | $1.1M | 0.7 mi |
| PREMIER USA INC Muskogee · 45 employees | $4.4M | 1.5 mi |
| CHEROKEE TEMPS, INC Muskogee · 375 employees | $31.5M | 1.9 mi |
| M & M SALES, INC. Broken Arrow · 2 employees | $358K | 29.8 mi |
| A&K MANUFACTURING SERVICES, LLC Tahlequah · 5 employees | $1.0M | 30.3 mi |
| Integrity Staffing Group Broken Arrow | $2.2M | 30.8 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 483 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $40.9M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $45.0M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $48.9M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 9% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $4.3M |
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 | $23.7M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 5.5× |
| Value range | $12.5M – $32.4M |
| Revenue range | $32.2M – $55.8M |
| EBITDA range | $2.8M – $4.9M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Temporary Help Services (561320) |
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
- BankingArvest 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
| Arvest Bank PPP 2020 | All 5,114 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2020 | first | $3.4M | 483 |
About Drake Nelson, LLC
Drake Nelson, LLC is a staffing & recruiting company in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Its estimated annual revenue is about $48.9M, with roughly $4.3M of EBITDA. It has about 54 employees. Its estimated business value is $23.7M (likely range $12.5M–$32.4M).
Common questions
- Who owns Drake Nelson, LLC?
- The owner of Drake Nelson, LLC 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 Drake Nelson, LLC make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Drake Nelson, LLC's annual revenue at about $48.9M (likely between $32.2M and $55.8M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Drake Nelson, LLC worth?
- About $23.7M, roughly 5.5× its estimated EBITDA of $4.3M, typical for a staffing & recruiting company its size. Likely range: $12.5M–$32.4M.
- How many employees does Drake Nelson, LLC have?
- About 54, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.