Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +2.26%75 OCF Yield % is 25.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 17.88. 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 1,127 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks better than 82.96% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sally Beauty Holdings OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sally Beauty Holdings's OCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sally Beauty Holdings's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 25.86 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 17.88. Over the past decade, Sally Beauty Holdings' OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.78 to 45.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #192 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current OCF Yield % of 25.86 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 17.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.78 to a high of 45.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median OCF Yield % is 7.62. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 25.86 is 239.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #192 out of 1127 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' OCF Yield % compare to EYE and WINA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #192 out of 1127 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Sally Beauty Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.62. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 25.86 is 239.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sally Beauty Holdings' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.78 to 45.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.88 vs. the industry median of 7.62, 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 OCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median OCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.62, based on 1,127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current OCF Yield % of 25.86 is 239.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 25.86, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 17.88. 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 OCF Yield % is 25.86, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 17.88 and 239.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.62. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current OCF Yield % is 25.86 as of Jun. 27, 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:
OCF Yield %: 25.86 (45% above median its 10-year median of 17.88)
GF Value™: $12.80 vs. price of $14.46 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 239.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#192 of 1127)
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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