Hot Topic
How we got $3.7M
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 31 years (since 1995)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Hot Topic is a retailer with a store page for its Central Mall location in Lawton, OK, selling pop culture apparel, accessories and collectibles across girls, plus, guys, tees, and backpacks and bags. The page is mainly navigation and promotions rather than a description of the business.
From the company's website. Industry: Retail Trade.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Topic this business | $13.6M | — |
| Gordon's Jewelers Lawton | $1.7M | 0.0 mi |
| Kay Jewelers Lawton | $17.0M | 0.0 mi |
| Payless ShoeSource Lawton | $1.7M | 0.0 mi |
| custom ts Lawton | $1.7M | 0.0 mi |
| Straight Talk Kiosk Lawton | $4.1M | 0.0 mi |
| Justice Lawton | $1.7M | 0.0 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 | $3.7M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.6× |
| Value range | $1.2M – $5.8M |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Retail Trade businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (8%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $5.2M – $17.7M |
| EBITDA range | $400K – $1.4M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Retail Trade (448) |
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: approximate sector default. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
8 locations
| 200 SW C Ave Ste 137 | Lawton | This listing |
| 3423 W Main St | Norman | View |
| 1901 NW Expressway, Ste 2084 | Oklahoma City | View |
| 2501 W. Memorial Rd. Space# 246 | Oklahoma City | View |
| 7624 W Reno Ave, SPC D431 | Oklahoma City | View |
| 4901 N Kickapoo St Ste 1146 | Shawnee | View |
| 4107 S Yale Ave Ste 126 | Tulsa | View |
| 7021 S Memorial Dr Ste 232 | Tulsa | View |
Revenue, profit and value are for the whole company.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a retail trade company in Lawton, Oklahoma, in business since 1995. Its estimated annual revenue is about $13.6M, with roughly $1.0M of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $3.7M (likely range $1.2M–$5.8M). It has 8 locations.
Common questions
- Who owns Hot Topic?
- The owner of Hot Topic 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 Hot Topic make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Hot Topic's annual revenue at about $13.6M (likely between $5.2M and $17.7M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Hot Topic worth?
- About $3.7M, roughly 3.6× its estimated EBITDA of $1.0M, typical for a retail trade company its size. Likely range: $1.2M–$5.8M.
- When was Hot Topic founded?
- Hot Topic has been in business since 1995.