Industry Guide

Buying a Liquor Store: What Buyers Need to Know

Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Liquor Store acquisitions.

Liquor Store — Industry Benchmarks

EBITDA Margin (Low)15%

EBITDA Margin (High)25%

Acquisition Multiple (Low)2x

Acquisition Multiple (High)4x

Minimum DSCR1.4x

Industry Risk Score6/10 — Moderate Risk

What makes a good Liquor Store acquisition? Look for margins at or above 25%, a purchase multiple below 4x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.4x. A risk score of 6/10 (moderate risk) means this sector has moderate cyclicality — scrutinise earnings history carefully.

Calculate BAS for a Liquor Store

Industry: Liquor Store

Asking Price ($)

Annual Revenue ($)

Annual Earnings ($)

Earnings Type

Other Retail industries

General Retail Store

10–20% margin · 2–4x

Specialty Retail

12–22% margin · 2–4x

eCommerce / Online Retail

10–20% margin · 3–5x

Auto Parts / Accessories Retail

12–20% margin · 2–4x

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