Industry Guide

Buying a Dry Cleaning: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Dry Cleaning acquisitions.

Dry Cleaning - Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)15%

EBITDA Margin (High)25%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)2x

Acquisition Multiple (High)3x

Minimum DSCR1.5x

Industry Risk Score5/10 - Elevated Risk

What makes a good Dry Cleaning 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.

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Industry: Dry Cleaning

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25–35% margin · 3–4x

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15–25% margin · 1–3x

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20–30% margin · 2–4x

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25–40% margin · 3–5x

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