Valuation · SDE multiple
Day Spa Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your day spa is worth using SDE and industry sale multiples.
Most day spas sell on a multiple of SDE (seller's discretionary earnings). This calculator estimates what your spa is worth and shows a realistic value range.
- Spa Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (2.0×–3.5×)
- Roughly 0.4×–0.8× of annual revenue as a cross-check
- Membership revenue and therapist retention push value toward the top
Built for day spa owners and buyers estimating a fair spa sale price.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 100+ day spas (2025–2026). Methodology
Valuation Inputs
Estimated Spa Value
$294,000
Range: $210,000 – $367,500
Implied Revenue Multiple
0.39×
SDE Margin
14.0%
Revenue-based Cross-check (0.4×–0.8×)
$300,000 – $600,000
Industry Benchmarks
SDE Multiple
2.0 – 3.5×
Revenue Multiple
0.4 – 0.8×
Typical Spa Value
$400K – $1.5M
SDE Margin
12 – 18%
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- 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
How much is a day spa worth?
Most day spas sell for 2.0–3.5× SDE (seller's discretionary earnings), or roughly 0.4–0.8× annual revenue. A typical day spa is worth $400K–$1.5M, with value driven by membership revenue, therapist retention, and clean financials.
What increases a day spa's valuation?
A day spa's valuation rises with strong EBITDA margins, recurring membership revenue, high client retention, a transferable therapist team, and clean financials. These push the SDE multiple toward the top of the 2.0–3.5× range.