Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +2.26%75 Days Inventory is 209.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 175.05. GuruFocus rates SBH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks worse than 77.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SBH'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 160.11 Med: 175.05 Max: 206.3
Current: 202.17
During the past 13 years, Sally Beauty Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 206.30. The lowest was 160.11. And the median was 175.05.
SBH's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 77.82% of 1091
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.83
vs SBH: 202.17
Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (216.40) to Mar. 2026 (209.72).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09.
Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Sally Beauty Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Sally Beauty Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sally Beauty Holdings Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) has a Days Inventory of 209.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 175.05. Over the past decade, Sally Beauty Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 160.11 to 206.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #849 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current Days Inventory of 209.72 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 175.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 160.11 to a high of 206.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 209.72 is 100.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #849 out of 1091 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sally Beauty Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sally Beauty Holdings' Days Inventory compare to EYE and WINA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #849 out of 1091 companies for Days Inventory. This places Sally Beauty Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.83. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 209.72 is 100.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sally Beauty Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 160.11 to 206.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 175.05 vs. the industry median of 104.83, Sally Beauty Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.83, based on 1,091 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current Days Inventory of 209.72 is 100.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current Days Inventory is 209.72, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 175.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.80, compared to a current price of $14.46 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 209.72, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 175.05 and 100.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.83. Sally Beauty Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current Days Inventory is 209.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sally Beauty Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.46 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.80.
GuruFocus considers Sally Beauty Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBH:
Days Inventory: 209.72 (20% above median its 10-year median of 175.05)
GF Value™: $12.80 vs. price of $14.46 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#849 of 1091)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc is a professional beauty-products retailer based in the United States. The company operates throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, France, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and other geographical regions. The company operates through two business segments: Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group. The products offered by the company include hair color and care, hair dryers and hair-styling appliances, nail care, skin care, and others.
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