EBITDA · operating margin
Day Spa EBITDA Calculator
Calculate EBITDA margin for your day spa and compare against industry benchmarks.
EBITDA margin is the primary profitability metric buyers use to evaluate day spas. This calculator breaks down your expense structure and compares your EBITDA margin to industry medians.
- EBITDA = Revenue − Payroll − Product COGS − Rent − Marketing − Operating Overhead
- Excludes depreciation, amortization, interest, and taxes
- Healthy day spa EBITDA margin: 12–20% (median ~16%)
Built for day spa owners benchmarking profitability, buyers in due diligence, and operators evaluating overhead.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 100+ day spas (2025–2026). Methodology
Expense Inputs
EBITDA Margin
18.0%
EBITDA: $135,000
+2.0% vs industry median · healthy
Net Profit (after D&A)
$105,000
Net margin: 14.0%
Industry Benchmarks
EBITDA Margin
12 – 20%
Payroll %
42 – 50%
Product COGS %
8 – 14%
Depreciation %
3 – 5%
Related Day Spa Data
- Day Spa Benchmarks
Median $750K revenue — treatment value, revenue per therapist, and utilization ranges.
- Day Spa Profit Margins
Healthy range 10–18% net margin with strong membership volume.
- Day Spa Owner Income
Owner-operator median $110K; established spas $120K–$180K.
- Day Spa Valuation
SDE multiples 2.0×–3.5× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good EBITDA margin for a day spa?
Healthy day spas operate at 12–20% EBITDA margin, with a median near 16%. Spas below 12% typically have overhead or labor issues; above 20% may indicate underinvestment in marketing or staffing.
How do you calculate EBITDA for a day spa?
EBITDA = Revenue minus operating expenses (payroll, product COGS, rent, marketing, and other overhead) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Equipment depreciation and loan amortization are excluded from EBITDA.