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Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +3.81%75 EV-to-EBIT is 9.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.05. GuruFocus rates SBH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 879 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks better than 69.17% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,687 Mil.
Sally Beauty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $306 Mil.
* 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 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sally Beauty Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $2,956 Mil.
Sally Beauty Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $306 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 9.66 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.05. Over the past decade, Sally Beauty Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.74 to 15.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #271 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.66 is near median its 10-year median of 9.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.74 to a high of 15.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.63. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 9.66 is 29.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #271 out of 879 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to OLPX and SVV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #271 out of 879 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Sally Beauty Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.63. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 9.66 is 29.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sally Beauty Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.74 to 15.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 13.63, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.63, based on 879 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.66 is 29.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.05. 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 $12.86, compared to a current price of $16.75 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 29.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.63. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.66 as of Aug. 04, 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 $16.75 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.86.
GuruFocus considers Sally Beauty Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBH:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.66 (near median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: $12.86 vs. price of $16.75 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#271 of 879)
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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