Is Lima profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, Lima generates roughly $470 in monthly net profit — about $5.6K annualized. That works out to a 29.7% return on the $19K asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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Lima
SaaSFounded JAN 2026
Lima makes it easy to see when your brand and competitor brands are mentioned by AI to help you grow your search traffic.
The 30-second read
- Asking $19K for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $5.6K in profit per year — full payback in about 3.4 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $553 MRR with a 85% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 2.9× revenue multiple — in the normal range for a small SaaS.
Asking Price
$19,000
Money back / yr
29.7%
~$5.6K/yr profit
Payback
40.4 mo
Multiple
2.9x revenue
MRR
$553
Net MRR
$470
Last 30d Revenue
$553
All-Time Revenue
$1,313
Active Subs
7
Margin
85%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $19K · reported profit ~$5.6K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 29.7% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 3.4 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
$353
Break-even
54 mo
3-yr take-home
$12,691
Cash-on-cash / yr
22.3%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $353/mo and break even in month 54.
Deal shape
This is a under $25K micro-deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (3.4 years) — the case here is growth, not immediate ROI and unusually clean margins (85%), which is what you expect from a code-first, low-support product.
How the numbers compare
Median across 6 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | Lima | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 2.9× | 0.7× | Priced higher |
| Margin | 85% | 87% | In line |
| Payback (months) | 40.4 | 10.3 | Priced higher |
What to check before buying Lima
- FlagShort operating historyThe business was founded 8 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 Lima
What's the payback period on Lima at $19K?
About 3.4 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $470 holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does Lima compare to other SaaS business deals under $25K?
Lima is priced at 2.9× revenue, which is above the median (0.7×) for the under $25K bracket based on 6 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy Lima?
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: high
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