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GOP, EBITDA & Break-Even Calculator
Turn a revenue and expense line-up into GOP, EBITDA margin, and the exact revenue point where you stop losing money. Free, no signup.
GOP
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GOP %
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EBITDA
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EBITDA margin
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A healthy full-service hotel GOP typically runs 35-45% of revenue; limited-service and F&B-only operations often sit lower. EBITDA is always at or below GOP once fixed and below-GOP charges come out.
Contribution margin
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Break-even revenue
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Break-even covers / rooms
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Below break-even revenue, every extra cover or room sold mostly reduces the loss. Above it, contribution margin flows straight to profit — which is why a low contribution margin makes a business exposed to even small revenue dips.
Where GOP, EBITDA and break-even actually come from
These numbers sit above the kitchen and bar, but COGS, labor and waste are what actually moves them month to month. Here's the fuller picture.
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Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between GOP and EBITDA?
- GOP is revenue minus operating expenses, before fixed and below-GOP charges (rent, insurance, management fees, interest, tax) and before the depreciation add-back. EBITDA typically sits after some of those fixed charges but before depreciation, amortization, interest and tax — the two aren't interchangeable, and mixing them up is a common source of confusion in ownership meetings.
- What's a healthy GOP margin?
- It varies by segment; roughly 35-45% is typical for a full-service hotel per USALI-based industry benchmarks. F&B-heavy or limited-service operations often run lower. Trend and comp-set comparison matter more than one absolute number.
- What is break-even revenue, and why does contribution margin matter more than total revenue?
- Break-even is the revenue level where fixed costs divided by contribution margin (the percentage left after variable costs to cover fixed costs, then profit) exactly matches revenue earned. A higher margin reaches that point with less volume.
- Where do I get COGS, labor and fixed charges from?
- From your P&L (monthly or period) — COGS and labor typically sit just under revenue, fixed and below-GOP charges further down the statement.
- Does this calculator store or send my data anywhere?
- No — all calculations run locally in your browser; nothing is saved or transmitted.
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