Sally Beauty HoldingsSBH +2.26%75 ROA % is 5.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 7.66. 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 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks better than 73.63% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Sally Beauty Holdings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $171 Mil.
Sally Beauty Holdings's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,852 Mil. Therefore, Sally Beauty Holdings's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sally Beauty Holdings's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
SBH'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54 Med: 7.66 Max: 12.95
Current: 6.56
During the past 13 years, Sally Beauty Holdings's highest ROA % was 12.95%. The lowest was 4.54%. And the median was 7.66%.
SBH's ROA % is ranked better than 73.63% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.725
vs SBH: 6.56
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sally Beauty Holdings's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sally Beauty Holdings's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) has a ROA % of 5.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, Sally Beauty Holdings' ROA % has ranged from 4.54 to 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #299 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Sally Beauty Holdings' ROA % too high?
Sally Beauty Holdings' current ROA % of 5.99% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 12.95. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROA % is 2.73. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 5.99% is 119.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #299 out of 1134 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' ROA % compare to EYE and WINA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sally Beauty Holdings ranks #299 out of 1134 companies for ROA %. This puts Sally Beauty Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.73. Sally Beauty Holdings' value of 5.99% is 119.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sally Beauty Holdings' own ROA % has ranged from 4.54 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 2.73, 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 ROA % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROA % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sally Beauty Holdings's current ROA % of 5.99% is 119.8% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Sally Beauty Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROA % is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sally Beauty Holdings's current ROA % is 5.99%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 7.66. 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 ROA % is 5.99%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 119.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), the current ROA % is 5.99% 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:
ROA %: 5.99% (22% below median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: $12.80 vs. price of $14.46 (13% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#299 of 1134)
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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