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Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +2.09%75 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates SBH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks worse than 59.26% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sally Beauty Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -12.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sally Beauty Holdings was 16.80% per year. The lowest was -32.20% per year. And the median was 7.15% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Sally Beauty Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SBH vs OLPX, SVV, EYE: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sally Beauty Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.30% mean?
Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 7.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #541 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.30% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 7.15. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 1.30% is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #541 out of 913 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to OLPX and SVV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #541 out of 913 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Sally Beauty Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 1.30% is 75% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 5.20, Sally Beauty Holdings has consistently been below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.20, based on 913 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 1.30% is 75% below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 7.15. 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 $13.52, compared to a current price of $16.57 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 75% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.20. Sally Beauty Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 1.30% as of Jun. 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 $16.57 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.52.
GuruFocus considers Sally Beauty Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBH:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 1.30% (82% below median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: $13.52 vs. price of $16.57 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#541 of 913)
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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