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Barbershop Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your barbershop is worth using SDE and industry sale multiples.
Most barbershops sell on a multiple of SDE (seller's discretionary earnings). This calculator estimates what your shop is worth and shows a realistic value range.
- Shop Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (1.5×–2.5×)
- Roughly 0.3×–0.6× of annual revenue as a cross-check
- Membership revenue and barber retention push value toward the top
Built for barbershop owners and buyers estimating a fair shop sale price.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 150+ barbershops (2025–2026). Methodology
Valuation Inputs
Estimated Shop Value
$90,000
Range: $67,500 – $112,500
Implied Revenue Multiple
0.32×
SDE Margin
16.1%
Revenue-based Cross-check (0.3×–0.6×)
$84,000 – $168,000
Industry Benchmarks
SDE Multiple
1.5 – 2.5×
Revenue Multiple
0.3 – 0.6×
Typical Shop Value
$120K – $350K
SDE Margin
14 – 20%
Related Barbershop Data
- Barbershop Benchmarks
Median $280K revenue — average ticket, revenue per barber, and utilization ranges.
- Barbershop Profit Margins
Healthy range 12–20% net margin with strong chair utilization.
- Barbershop Owner Salary
Owner-operator median $65K; established shops $90K–$140K.
- Barbershop Valuation
SDE multiples 1.5×–2.5× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a barbershop worth?
Most barbershops sell for 1.5–2.5× SDE (seller's discretionary earnings), or roughly 0.3–0.6× annual revenue. A typical barbershop is worth $120K–$350K, with value driven by membership revenue, barber retention, and clean financials.
What increases a barbershop's valuation?
A barbershop's valuation rises with strong margins, recurring membership revenue, high client retention, a transferable barber team, and clean financials. These push the SDE multiple toward the top of the 1.5–2.5× range.