Industry Guide

Buying a Beauty Salon / Barber: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Beauty Salon / Barber acquisitions.

Beauty Salon / Barber — Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)15%

EBITDA Margin (High)25%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)1x

Acquisition Multiple (High)3x

Minimum DSCR1.5x

Industry Risk Score5/10 — Elevated Risk

What makes a good Beauty Salon / Barber acquisition? Look for margins at or above 25%, a purchase multiple below 3x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.5x. A risk score of 5/10 (elevated risk) means this sector has moderate cyclicality — scrutinise earnings history carefully.

Calculate BAS for a Beauty Salon / Barber

Industry: Beauty Salon / Barber

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