Industry Guide

Buying a Specialty Retail: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Specialty Retail acquisitions.

Specialty Retail — Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)12%

EBITDA Margin (High)22%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)2x

Acquisition Multiple (High)4x

Minimum DSCR1.5x

Industry Risk Score5/10 — Elevated Risk

What makes a good Specialty Retail acquisition? Look for margins at or above 22%, 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: Specialty Retail

Asking Price ($)

Annual Revenue ($)

Annual Earnings ($)

Earnings Type

Other Retail industries

General Retail Store

10–20% margin · 2–4x

eCommerce / Online Retail

10–20% margin · 3–5x

Auto Parts / Accessories Retail

12–20% margin · 2–4x

Hardware / Trade Supplies

12–22% margin · 2–4x

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