Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
How we got $105.3M
Based on 446 employees on its 2024 401(k) filing.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 34 years (since 1992)
- Headcount down 21% since 2020 (retirement plan filings)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
Estimated value over time
▼ 2% 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
▼ 21% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 566 | $302.6M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 562 | $300.5M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 536 | $286.6M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 492 | $263.0M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 446 | $238.4M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. this business | $205.2M | — |
| 89'ER THEATRE, LLC Kingfisher · 12 employees | $1.0M | 1.0 mi |
| Shuttertail Studios Kingfisher | $1.8M | 1.0 mi |
| Kingfisher Times & Free Press Kingfisher | $1.8M | 1.1 mi |
| KINGFISHER NEWSPAPERS INC Kingfisher · 9 employees | $2.2M | 1.1 mi |
| Pioneer Telecommunications Headquarters Kingfisher | $3.6M | 1.1 mi |
| MICHAEL SWISHER MEDIA LLC Kingfisher · 1 employees | $747K | 1.3 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date: prices are 10% higher than in the benchmark's year, both included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $105.3M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 7.5× |
| Value range | $55.0M – $154.7M |
| Employees in its retirement plan (2024 Form 5500) | 446 |
| Industry revenue per employee | $535K |
| Revenue = employees × revenue per employee | $205.2M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 7% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $14.0M |
Uses the newest headcount we have: participants in the company's retirement plan from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. Plans can leave out part-timers and new hires, so the range leans higher than the estimate.
| Revenue range | $134.0M – $251.3M |
| EBITDA range | $9.2M – $17.2M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Telecommunications (517000) |
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 the company's Form 5500 retirement-plan filing. Full methodology
People & advisors
Leadership
- PIPaul I. SchulteGeneral Counsel · From a web search · source
- CHConnie HolthusLegal Manager · From a web search · source
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 Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is a telecommunications company in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, in business since 1992. Its estimated annual revenue is about $205.2M, with roughly $14.0M of EBITDA. It has about 446 employees. Its estimated business value is $105.3M (likely range $55.0M–$154.7M).
Common questions
- Who owns Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.?
- The owner of Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. 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 Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.'s annual revenue at about $205.2M (likely between $134.0M and $251.3M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. worth?
- About $105.3M, roughly 7.5× its estimated EBITDA of $14.0M, typical for a telecommunications company its size. Likely range: $55.0M–$154.7M.
- How many employees does Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. have?
- About 446, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. founded?
- Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc. has been in business since 1992.