How much does a X-Ray Equipment Inspection cost to buy?

A typical X-Ray Equipment Inspection sells for 2.2x to 5.5x seller's discretionary earnings. With estimated SDE of $221K, expect to pay roughly $486K to $1.2M before adjustments for assets, debt, growth, and local market quality.

How much does it cost to start a X-Ray Equipment Inspection?

Startup costs range from $30K to $200K depending on location, equipment, and scale.

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Q: What are the profit margins for a X-Ray Equipment Inspection?

The average profit margin for a X-Ray Equipment Inspection is around 34%. Costs include dosimeters, phantoms, survey meters, calibration, credentials, insurance, reporting software, travel, and technician labor. Dense healthcare and dental markets create better route economics.

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Bottom line

Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.

X-ray equipment inspection companies test, calibrate, document, and support compliance for dental, veterinary, chiropractic, medical, industrial, and security X-ray systems. State radiation programs require registration and periodic inspections, creating a recurring compliance niche around machines most operators do not understand deeply.

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Acquisition score

Strong

Avg Revenue

$650K

Profit Margin

34%

Acquisition Multiple

2.2x - 5.5x

Startup Cost

$30K - $200K

How It Works

Qualified inspectors test machine output, image quality, shielding, safety controls, documentation, operator procedures, and registration compliance. Revenue comes from recurring inspection cycles, acceptance testing for new installs, shielding surveys, calibration support, corrective-action consulting, and referrals from equipment dealers.

Revenue Range

Low End

$160K

Typical

$650K

High End

$2.8M

Pros

+Regulated inspection cycles create repeat demand
+Dental and veterinary markets are fragmented and local
+Documentation can be high-margin specialist work
+Equipment dealers can feed recurring referrals

Cons

-Radiation safety credentials and state rules vary
-Travel can be spread across many small clinics
-Liability and documentation quality must be tight

Best For

Compliance-minded technical operators with biomedical, physics, dental equipment, or radiation safety experience

Operating Costs

Costs include dosimeters, phantoms, survey meters, calibration, credentials, insurance, reporting software, travel, and technician labor. Dense healthcare and dental markets create better route economics.

SBA Financing Estimator

Adjust the deal — see if it cash flows after debt service

$-5097/mo

after debt service

Deal price — $2.3M

Range: $1.1M (2.2×) to $4.2M (5.5×+)

Down payment — 15% ($342K)

SBA minimum equity injection is 10% for change-of-ownership

Interest rate — 8.00%

Current prime-based SBA rates: 7.5–10.5%

Loan term — 10 years (120 mo)

Standard SBA 7(a): 10 years for business acquisition

Down payment

$342K

15% equity injection

Loan amount

$1.9M

85% SBA-financed

Monthly payment

$24K/mo

$884K total interest

Monthly profit

$18K/mo

at 34% margin

Monthly cash flow after debt service

$-5097/mo

Margin does not cover debt service at these terms. Lower the deal price, increase the down payment, or extend the loan term.

Estimates only. Excludes owner compensation, capex, working capital draws, and taxes. Margin assumes average occupancy and volume. Actual SBA terms vary by lender and borrower profile.