Vault Ice
How we got $2.4M
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 37 years (since 1989)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Vault Ice sells crisp, clear, vacuum-sealed craft cocktail ice and related products for bars and home bars. It is aimed at bartenders and bars serving spirit-forward cocktails and single-spirit pours.
From the company's website. Industry: Wholesale trade.
Employees over time
▲ 29% since 2024Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 28 | $39.8M |
| 2025 | Form 5500 | 36 | $51.1M |
Participants are employees in the company's retirement plan at year end, from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. They usually run a little under total headcount (part-timers and new hires may not be eligible). Revenue and EBITDA apply this industry's revenue per employee and margin to each year's count.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VAULT ICE this business | $9.6M | — |
| BRIGHT IDEA GROUP, LLC Norman · 25 employees | $18.2M | 0.0 mi |
| LAWSON RETAIL OPERATION S LLC Norman · 23 employees | $474.8M | 0.6 mi |
| LAWSON RETAIL OPERATIONS Norman · 51 employees | $1.05B | 0.6 mi |
| Blue Rhino Propane Exchange Norman | $9.6M | 1.0 mi |
| FOWLER PRODUCTIONS, INC. Norman · 10 employees | $15.1M | 1.0 mi |
| Brd Optical Leasing, Llc Norman | $9.6M | 1.0 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $2.4M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $509K – $4.8M |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Wholesale trade businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (7%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $2.6M – $16.1M |
| EBITDA range | $177K – $1.1M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Wholesale trade (42) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
“Vault Ice, founded in 1989, was one of the nation’s first full-time ice sculpting studios.”
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Vault Ice
Vault Ice is a wholesale trade company in Norman, Oklahoma, in business since 1989. Its estimated annual revenue is about $9.6M, with roughly $660K of EBITDA. It has about 36 employees. Its estimated business value is $2.4M (likely range $509K–$4.8M).
Common questions
- Who owns Vault Ice?
- The owner of Vault Ice isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Vault Ice make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Vault Ice's annual revenue at about $9.6M (likely between $2.6M and $16.1M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Vault Ice worth?
- About $2.4M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $660K, typical for a wholesale trade company its size. Likely range: $509K–$4.8M.
- How many employees does Vault Ice have?
- About 36, from its 2025 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Vault Ice founded?
- Vault Ice has been in business since 1989.