Oklahoma Forge LLC
How we got $17.0M
Based on its 36 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 69 years (since 1957)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Oklahoma Forge is a Tulsa, OK open-die forging business, a division of Forge Resources Group, that says it has forged since 1957 and focuses on rolled rings, discs, pot die forgings, bars and blocks.
From the company's website. Industry: Iron and Steel Forging.
Estimated value over time
▲ 22% 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
▼ 8% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 36 | $16.9M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 32 | $15.0M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 31 | $14.6M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 33 | $15.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OKLAHOMA FORGE LLC this business | $27.6M | — |
| CHANUTE FINTUBE LLC Tulsa · 7 employees | $2.5M | 5.0 mi |
| THOMAS SCRIMINGER Tulsa · 6 employees | $2.9M | 5.5 mi |
| R & D PATTERN & FOUNDRY Tulsa · 6 employees | $2.8M | 6.4 mi |
| TULSA SHEET METAL INC Tulsa · 15 employees | $5.3M | 6.6 mi |
| BAKER METAL SOURCE, L.L.C. Tulsa · 1 employees | $447K | 7.5 mi |
| MARO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Tulsa · 12 employees | $4.8M | 11.1 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 36 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $23.6M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $24.8M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $27.6M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 11% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $2.9M |
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 | $17.0M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 5.8× |
| Value range | $9.0M – $23.3M |
| Revenue range | $18.1M – $31.4M |
| EBITDA range | $1.9M – $3.4M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Iron and Steel Forging (332111) |
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
“Oklahoma Forge set a standard of customer service in 1957 and built the foundation for delivering on the commitment of giving a customer what was promised, when it was promised.”
Advisors
- BankingBOKF, National AssociationPPP / 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
| BOKF, National Association PPP 2020, PPP 2021 | All 2,399 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2020 | first | $478K | 36 |
| 1/29/2021 | second | $583K | 32 |
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Oklahoma Forge LLC
Oklahoma Forge LLC is an iron and steel forging company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1957. Its estimated annual revenue is about $27.6M, with roughly $2.9M of EBITDA. It has about 33 employees. Its estimated business value is $17.0M (likely range $9.0M–$23.3M).
Common questions
- Who owns Oklahoma Forge LLC?
- The owner of Oklahoma Forge 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 Oklahoma Forge LLC make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Oklahoma Forge LLC's annual revenue at about $27.6M (likely between $18.1M and $31.4M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Oklahoma Forge LLC worth?
- About $17.0M, roughly 5.8× its estimated EBITDA of $2.9M, typical for a iron and steel forging company its size. Likely range: $9.0M–$23.3M.
- How many employees does Oklahoma Forge LLC have?
- About 33, from its 2022 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Oklahoma Forge LLC founded?
- Oklahoma Forge LLC has been in business since 1957.