Is BenchLM profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, BenchLM generates roughly $3.2K in monthly net profit — about $37.8K annualized. That works out to a 31.8% return on the $119K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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BenchLM
SaaSFounded AUG 2025
An independent LLM leaderboard and model-comparison site. BenchLM brings benchmark results, API pricing, context windows, speed, and evidence quality into one place so developers can choose the right model for a workload. The site is free to use; revenue comes from clearly labeled sponsorships kept outside the ranking system. packages on the site.
The 30-second read
- Asking $119K for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $37.8K in profit per year — full payback in about 3.1 years if today's numbers hold.
- Reported $3.5K in the last 30 days. No MRR figure was supplied, so treat these numbers as a snapshot rather than recurring guaranteed revenue.
- Priced at 2.8× revenue multiple — in the normal range for a small SaaS.
Asking Price
$119,000
Money back / yr
31.8%
~$37.8K/yr profit
Payback
37.8 mo
Multiple
2.8x revenue
Net MRR
$3,150
Last 30d Revenue
$3,500
All-Time Revenue
$3,500
Margin
90%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $119K · reported profit ~$37.8K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 31.8% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 3.1 years.
Numbers assume the current monthly profit holds steady. Real returns depend on growth, churn, and how well you operate the business after buying.
Your take-home
Tune these to your situation — we'll compute what you'd actually clear each month.
Monthly take-home
$2,363
Break-even
51 mo
3-yr take-home
$85,050
Cash-on-cash / yr
23.8%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $2,363/mo and break even in month 51.
Deal shape
This is a under $250K mid-market deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (3.1 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and unusually clean margins (90%), which is what you expect from a code-first, low-support product.
How the numbers compare
Median across 7 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | BenchLM | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 2.8× | 2.9× | In line |
| Margin | 90% | 90% | In line |
| Payback (months) | 37.8 | 52.7 | Cheaper |
What to check before buying BenchLM
- FlagShort operating historyThe business was founded 11 months ago. Recurring revenue at that age is impressive but unproven — retention curves haven't had time to settle.
- CheckVerify Stripe / payment providerEvery dollar of claimed revenue should be visible in the connected payment dashboard on a screen-share. Don't rely on screenshots alone.
Frequently asked about BenchLM
What's the payback period on BenchLM at $119K?
About 3.1 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $3.2K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does BenchLM compare to other SaaS business deals under $250K?
BenchLM is priced at 2.8× revenue, which is right in line with the median (2.9×) based on 7 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy BenchLM?
The full SaaS business — code, domain, customer accounts, and the connected payment processor's subscription list. Startup Index doesn't hold escrow; you complete the transfer directly with the seller through TrustMRR or your own agreement. Verify assets and access before wiring funds.
About these metrics
Financial data is sourced from TrustMRR and verified against connected payment providers (Stripe, Paddle, RevenueCat). ROI and payback are computed by Startup Index's proprietary scoring model to help you compare opportunities at a glance.
Confidence: medium
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