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Optometry Practice Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your optometry practice is worth using EBITDA multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Optometry practice valuation drives buy-sell decisions, partnership buyouts, and SBA loan applications. This calculator applies industry-standard EBITDA multiples to estimate market value.
- Estimated Value = EBITDA × Industry Multiple (typically 4.5×–6.5×)
- Strong optical capture and recurring patients support premium multiples
- Median independent practice sells at ~5.2× EBITDA
Built for practice owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 175+ optometry practices (2025–2026). Methodology
Practice Financials
Estimated Value
$1,684,800
Range: $1,458,000 – $2,106,000
EBITDA Margin
24.0%
Revenue-Based Value
$1,485,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.8× – 1.4×
Median 1.10×
EBITDA Multiple
4.5× – 6.5×
Median 5.20×
Goodwill %
60 – 80%
Median 70.00×
Related Optometry Practice Data
- Optometry Revenue Benchmarks
Median $1.35M annual revenue — percentile distribution and revenue mix.
- Optometry Profit Margins
Healthy range 22–26% net margin with strong optical capture.
- Optometry Owner Compensation
Solo owner median $235K total compensation.
- Optometry Practice Valuation
EBITDA multiples 4.5×–6.5× at transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are optometry practices valued?
Most optometry practices are valued using EBITDA multiples (4.5×–6.5×). A practice with $324K EBITDA at 5.2× would be worth ~$1.68M before adjusting for optical capture, payer mix, and location.
What is a good EBITDA multiple for an optometry practice?
The median EBITDA multiple is 5.2×. Practices with 60%+ optical capture, strong contact lens replenishment, and medical eye care billing command 5.5×–6.5×. Vision-plan-heavy exam-only clinics may sell at 4.5×–5.0×.
How much is a $1.35M optometry practice worth?
A practice with $1.35M revenue and $324K EBITDA (24% margin) typically sells for $1.46M–$2.11M (4.5×–6.5× EBITDA), with a median around $1.68M at 5.2×.