Crosby
How we got $534K
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
Employees over time
▲ 143% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 388 | $70.1M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 439 | $79.3M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 420 | $75.8M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 399 | $72.1M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 943 | $170.3M |
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
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 52 years (since 1974)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
The Crosby Group's website states it has moved to kitocrosby.com (Kito Crosby), offering a digital catalog, sales manager lookup, product authentication, and training. The page lists brands Kito, Crosby, Harrington, Gunnebo Industries, and Peerless.
From the company's website. Industry: Professional, scientific, and technical services.
Ownership & transactions
- Acquired by KKR · Oct 2013KKR agreed in October 2013 to buy the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Crosby Group from Melrose, with the deal closing on November 22, 2013.Source
Customers & suppliers
Suppliers & brands
- Kito · brand it sells or installs
- Crosby · brand it sells or installs
- Harrington · brand it sells or installs
- Gunnebo Industries · brand it sells or installs
- Peerless · brand it sells or installs
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby this business | $1.1M | — |
| RPM INSPECTION, INC Tulsa · 1 employees | $616K | 0.3 mi |
| Redbud Architectural Systems Tulsa | $1.0M | 0.4 mi |
| Interstate Tool & Manufacturing Co. Inc Tulsa | $2.0M | 0.4 mi |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Tulsa | $1.1M | 0.4 mi |
| C&D MARKETING, LLC. Tulsa · 5 employees | $1.9M | 0.7 mi |
| ADVERTISING ANYTHING, INC Tulsa · 11 employees | $4.1M | 0.8 mi |
The full calculation
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 | $534K |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 2.5× |
| Value range | $157K – $957K |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Professional, scientific, and technical services businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (20%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $396K – $1.6M |
| EBITDA range | $78K – $319K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Professional, scientific, and technical services (54) |
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. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
Advisors
- AccountingHawkins Ash CPAS, LLPAudits its 401(k) plan (2024 filing)
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.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Crosby
Crosby is a professional, scientific, and technical services company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1974. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.1M, with roughly $214K of EBITDA. It has about 943 employees. Its estimated business value is $534K (likely range $157K–$957K).
Common questions
- Who owns Crosby?
- The owner of Crosby 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 Crosby make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Crosby's annual revenue at about $1.1M (likely between $396K and $1.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Crosby worth?
- About $534K, roughly 2.5× its estimated EBITDA of $214K, typical for a professional, scientific, and technical services company its size. Likely range: $157K–$957K.
- How many employees does Crosby have?
- About 943, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Crosby founded?
- Crosby has been in business since 1974.