Central Oklahoma Telephone Company
How we got $426K
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 90 years (since 1936)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Central Oklahoma Telephone Company provides Internet, local telephone, and long distance services to communities in central Oklahoma. It describes itself as a small-town communications provider serving its local communities.
From the company's website. Industry: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services.
Customers & suppliers
Suppliers & brands
- OpticTel · brand it sells or installs
Employees over time
▲ 0% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 28 | $2.8M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 26 | $2.6M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 25 | $2.5M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 26 | $2.6M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 28 | $2.8M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oklahoma Telephone Company this business | $1.3M | — |
| SLC Sports Complex and Event Center Chandler | $1.1M | 1.1 mi |
| Taylor's Septic Tank Cleaning & Portable Toilet Rentals Chandler | $2.7M | 1.3 mi |
| Lincoln County Conservation Chandler | $2.6M | 5.2 mi |
| DOTS LLC Chandler | $1.1M | 5.9 mi |
| DIAMOND C. HOLDINGS LLC Chandler · 2 employees | $683K | 6.1 mi |
| JOHN A BALL INC Chandler · 4 employees | $1.8M | 6.2 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 | $426K |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 2.5× |
| Value range | $106K – $763K |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (14%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $391K – $1.9M |
| EBITDA range | $53K – $254K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (56) |
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
“The beginnings of Central Oklahoma Telephone Co. (COTC) started in 1936 when Richard and Lillie Guest and their son Leroy moved to Davenport to operate the Davenport Telephone Co.”
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 Central Oklahoma Telephone Company
Central Oklahoma Telephone Company is an administrative and support and waste management and remediation services company in Davenport, Oklahoma, in business since 1936. Its estimated annual revenue is about $1.3M, with roughly $171K of EBITDA. It has about 28 employees. Its estimated business value is $426K (likely range $106K–$763K).
Common questions
- Who owns Central Oklahoma Telephone Company?
- The owner of Central Oklahoma Telephone Company 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 Central Oklahoma Telephone Company make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Central Oklahoma Telephone Company's annual revenue at about $1.3M (likely between $391K and $1.9M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Central Oklahoma Telephone Company worth?
- About $426K, roughly 2.5× its estimated EBITDA of $171K, typical for a administrative and support and waste management and remediation services company its size. Likely range: $106K–$763K.
- How many employees does Central Oklahoma Telephone Company have?
- About 28, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Central Oklahoma Telephone Company founded?
- Central Oklahoma Telephone Company has been in business since 1936.