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Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +4.00%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.01. 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 947 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks better than 61.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sally Beauty Holdings's enterprise value is $2,959 Mil.
Sally Beauty Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $404 Mil. Therefore, Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SBH'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23 Med: 7.01 Max: 11.35
Current: 7.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sally Beauty Holdings was 11.35. The lowest was 5.23. And the median was 7.01.
SBH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.25% of 947
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs SBH: 7.33
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sally Beauty Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sally Beauty Holdings's share price for today is $16.775.
Sally Beauty Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.810.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Sally Beauty Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sally Beauty Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $2,959 Mil.
Sally Beauty Holdings's EBITDA 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 $404 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-EBITDA of 7.33 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 7.01. Over the past decade, Sally Beauty Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #367 out of 947 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.33 is near median its 10-year median of 7.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 11.35. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 7.33 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #367 out of 947 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-EBITDA compare to OLPX and SVV?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #367 out of 947 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Sally Beauty Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 7.33 is 18.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sally Beauty Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 11.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.01 vs. the industry median of 8.97, 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.97, based on 947 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.33 is 18.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.01. 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 $16.78 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.01 and 18.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.97. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.33 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 $16.78 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.86.
GuruFocus considers Sally Beauty Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBH:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.33 (near median its 10-year median of 7.01)
GF Value™: $12.86 vs. price of $16.78 (30.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#367 of 947)
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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