Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC
How we got $10.2M
Based on its 50 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 28 years (since 1998)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
Estimated value over time
▲ 43% 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
▼ 20% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 50 | $29.3M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 39 | $22.9M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 40 | $23.5M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 40 | $23.5M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT, LLC this business | $56.6M | — |
| HOK, INC. Oklahoma City · 8 employees | $9.1M | 3.1 mi |
| MCCLAIN'S RV SUPERSTORE OKC WEST, INC Oklahoma City · 45 employees | $37.8M | 3.6 mi |
| RIVERBIKE OF OKLAHOMA, INC. Oklahoma City · 37 employees | $40.8M | 3.8 mi |
| HEARTLAND IT Bethany · 5 employees | $5.3M | 4.3 mi |
| DAVIDS SPORT CENTER, INC Oklahoma City · 25 employees | $21.1M | 4.6 mi |
| SOUTHERN WINGS AIRCRAFT SALES Oklahoma City · 2 employees | $2.0M | 6.5 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 50 |
| Revenue from headcount (employees × revenue per employee for companies this size) | $40.2M |
| Revenue from PPP payroll (payroll ÷ payroll's share of revenue for companies this size) | $61.4M |
| Estimate: the two combined (geometric mean) | $56.6M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 4% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $2.3M |
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 | $10.2M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 4.4× |
| Value range | $5.4M – $13.9M |
| Revenue range | $37.2M – $64.5M |
| EBITDA range | $1.5M – $2.6M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (441228) |
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
- BankingBancFirstPPP / 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
| BancFirst PPP 2020 | All 7,048 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2020 | first | $715K | 50 |
2 locations
| 10400 W Reno | Oklahoma City | This listing |
| 1026 N Mingo Rd | Tulsa | View |
Revenue, profit and value are for the whole company.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC
Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC is a car dealers company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in business since 1998. Its estimated annual revenue is about $56.6M, with roughly $2.3M of EBITDA. It has about 40 employees. Its estimated business value is $10.2M (likely range $5.4M–$13.9M). It has 2 locations.
Common questions
- Who owns Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC?
- The owner of Southwest Trailers & Equipment, 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 Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC's annual revenue at about $56.6M (likely between $37.2M and $64.5M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC worth?
- About $10.2M, roughly 4.4× its estimated EBITDA of $2.3M, typical for a car dealers company its size. Likely range: $5.4M–$13.9M.
- How many employees does Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC have?
- About 40, from its 2022 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC founded?
- Southwest Trailers & Equipment, LLC has been in business since 1998.