Hardware Merchant Wholesalers vs Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.
| Metric | Hardware Merchant | Industrial Machinery |
|---|---|---|
| Average Revenue | $12.1M | $12.2M |
| Profit Margin | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Est. Owner Income | $483K | $487K |
| Revenue / Employee | $578K | $682K |
| Labor Cost % | 12.0% | 12.0% |
| Total Businesses | 4,427 | 20,107 |
| Startup Cost (Low) | $50K | $50K |
| Startup Cost (High) | $250K | $250K |
| 5-Year Survival Rate | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| YoY Growth | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Avg Employee Wage | $78K | $98K |