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Buying a General Retail Store: What Buyers Need to Know
Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for General Retail Store acquisitions.
General Retail Store — Industry Benchmarks
EBITDA Margin (Low)10%
EBITDA Margin (High)20%
Acquisition Multiple (Low)2x
Acquisition Multiple (High)4x
Minimum DSCR1.5x
Industry Risk Score5/10 — Elevated Risk
What makes a good General Retail Store acquisition? Look for margins at or above 20%, a purchase multiple below 4x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.5x. A risk score of 5/10 (elevated risk) means this sector has moderate cyclicality — scrutinise earnings history carefully.
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Industry: General Retail Store
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