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

Payroll46.0%
Product COGS10.0%
Rent12.0%
Marketing8.0%
Operating Overhead6.0%
Depreciation (excluded)4.0%

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%

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.