What Is Shrink Costing You This Year?
Most retail operators underestimate their true loss number by 30 to 40 percent. This calculator gives you an honest look at what theft is taking from your bottom line and whether professional security pays for itself.
Eight Questions. Real Numbers.
This calculator uses National Retail Federation benchmark data matched to your specific store type. You will see your actual shrink estimate in dollars, not percentages, alongside a side-by-side comparison of what different security coverage levels cost versus what they protect.
- Your estimated annual shrink loss in dollars
- The external theft portion you can realistically address
- Three coverage tiers with full ROI comparison
- A site-specific analysis delivered with your results
Shrink rates sourced from the NRF 2024 Retail Security Survey. Los Angeles area guard rates reflect current licensed staffing market. All estimates are benchmarks, not guarantees of specific outcomes.
Step 1 of 8
What type of retail store are you operating?
Select the category that best matches your merchandise.
Step 2 of 8
What is your annual gross sales revenue?
Enter the total for the location(s) you are calculating. An estimate is fine.
Please enter a valid revenue amount.
Step 3 of 8
What is your current shrink rate?
We have pre-filled the NRF average for your store type. Adjust if you have a known figure.
Step 4 of 8
How many hours per week is your location open?
This determines the optimal guard coverage windows for your operation.
Please select or enter your operating hours.
Step 5 of 8
What is your current security arrangement?
Select the option that most closely describes your setup today.
Step 6 of 8
How would you describe your organized retail crime exposure?
ORC includes coordinated theft crews, booster operations, and repeat group offenders.
Step 7 of 8
How many locations are you calculating for?
For multi-location operators, the ROI comparison reflects per-location figures.
Step 8 of 8
Where should we send your full ROI report?
Your results and a custom analysis appear immediately after you submit.
Your information is used only to deliver your report and for follow-up by Galaxy Security. We do not share or sell contact data.
Here Is What Your Numbers Show
Based on NRF benchmark data matched to your store type and the details you provided.
Coverage Options and Return on Investment
Based on current licensed guard rates in Los Angeles County. Actual quotes depend on post requirements and guard classification.
| Coverage Tier | Hrs / Wk | Annual Cost | Est. Recovery | Net Benefit | ROI |
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Recovery estimates reflect 40–65% reduction in external theft events depending on coverage tier. Net benefit does not include secondary value from reduced insurance premiums, incident documentation, or employee theft deterrence.
Ready to Protect What You Built?
These numbers are the starting point. A site walk gives us the specifics. Galaxy Security provides a free, written assessment for retail operators in Los Angeles County before you spend anything.
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Galaxy Security Company Inc. | PPO #120873 | Los Angeles, CA | mike@galaxysecuritycompanyinc.com | (818) 304-2529 | Estimates are benchmarks based on NRF industry averages and should not be construed as guarantees of specific loss recovery outcomes.