Is LocalRank.so profitable?
Based on the reported numbers, LocalRank.so generates roughly $26K in monthly net profit — about $312K annualized. That works out to a 17.4% return on the $1.8M asking price if today's revenue and margin hold.
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LocalRank.so
SaaSFounded FEB 2025
All-in-one AI Local SEO Software
The 30-second read
- Asking $1.8M for a SaaS business throwing off roughly $312K in profit per year — full payback in about 5.7 years if today's numbers hold.
- Runs at $30.6K MRR with a 85% margin — meaning most of the top-line drops through as owner earnings once hosting and tools are paid.
- Priced at 4.9× revenue multiple — on the pricier side for this size.
Asking Price
$1,789,000
Money back / yr
17.4%
~$312K/yr profit
Payback
68.8 mo
Multiple
4.9x revenue
MRR
$30,590
Net MRR
$26,002
Last 30d Revenue
$29,276
All-Time Revenue
$654,429
Active Subs
288
Margin
85%
How to read these numbers
- Asking $1.8M · reported profit ~$312K/yr
- → You'd earn back ≈ 17.4% of the asking price in profit each year — full payback in ≈ 5.7 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
$19,501
Break-even
92 mo
3-yr take-home
$702,041
Cash-on-cash / yr
13.1%
With 100% down, 25% tax on profit → you'd clear roughly $19,501/mo and break even in month 92.
Deal shape
This is a over $1M larger deal in the SaaS business category with a slower payback (5.7 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 14 other SaaS listings currently on Startup Index in the same price bracket.
| Metric | LocalRank.so | Peer median | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue multiple | 4.9× | 5.1× | In line |
| Margin | 85% | 78% | Cheaper |
| Payback (months) | 68.8 | 87.9 | Cheaper |
What to check before buying LocalRank.so
- WatchStill early — check retentionAbout 2 year of trading. Ask specifically for month-N cohort retention before assuming MRR is sticky.
- 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 LocalRank.so
What's the payback period on LocalRank.so at $1.8M?
About 5.7 years. That assumes the current monthly net profit of roughly $26K holds steady after transfer — no churn spike, no growth stall, no new costs.
How does LocalRank.so compare to other SaaS business deals over $1M?
LocalRank.so is priced at 4.9× revenue, which is right in line with the median (5.1×) based on 14 comparable listings currently on Startup Index.
What do I actually get if I buy LocalRank.so?
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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