Valuation · SDE multiple
Nail Salon Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your nail salon is worth using SDE and industry sale multiples.
Most nail salons sell on a multiple of SDE (seller's discretionary earnings). This calculator estimates what your salon is worth and shows a realistic value range.
- Salon Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (1.6×–2.6×)
- Roughly 0.35×–0.6× of annual revenue as a cross-check
- Client retention and transferable technicians push value toward the top
Built for nail salon owners and buyers estimating a fair nail salon sale price.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 180+ nail salons (2025–2026). Methodology
Valuation Inputs
Estimated Salon Value
$115,500
Range: $88,000 – $143,000
Implied Revenue Multiple
0.39×
SDE Margin
18.3%
Revenue-based Cross-check (0.35×–0.6×)
$105,000 – $180,000
Industry Benchmarks
SDE Multiple
1.6 – 2.6×
Revenue Multiple
0.35 – 0.6×
Typical Salon Value
$120K – $320K
SDE Margin
12 – 20%
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Healthy range 10–17% net margin with strong rebooking cadence.
- Nail Salon Owner Salary
Owner-operator median $65K; established salons $90K–$150K.
- Nail Salon Valuation
SDE multiples 1.6×–2.6× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a nail salon worth?
Most nail salons sell for 1.6–2.6× SDE (seller's discretionary earnings), or roughly 0.35–0.6× annual revenue. A typical nail salon is worth $120K–$320K, with value driven by profitability, client retention, and transferable technicians.
What increases a nail salon's valuation?
A nail salon's valuation rises with strong net margins, high client retention and rebooking, a transferable technician team on employment agreements, membership or loyalty programs, and clean financials. These push the SDE multiple toward the top of the 1.6–2.6× range.