Is SBH a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 45.8/100. It is ranked #1,766 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 55/100, Momentum 54/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SBH?

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 45.8 ranks it #1,766 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SBH in?

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $1.29 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does SBH pay a dividend?

SBH does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is SBH's P/E ratio?

SBH has a trailing P/E ratio of 7.17x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 25.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is SBH?

SBH's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 51.4%. ROE: 23.3% vs sector average 5.9%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is SBH valued compared to peers?

SBH's value factor score is 55/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 7.2x, EV/EBITDA 6.9x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is SBH's debt level?

SBH's debt-to-equity ratio is 104%. Sector average: 91%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

SBH has a beta of 0.92, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 56/100.

Does SBH have high short interest?

SBH's short interest factor score is 2/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

SBH Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Hold (Score 45.8/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SBH	-6.14%	-3.77%	-19.94%	-6.80%	+46.20%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	-1.50%	-0.62%	-7.60%	-9.43%	-46.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	+0.09%	+1.66%	-4.86%	-3.83%	+16.17%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-6.23%	-5.43%	-15.08%	-2.98%	+30.03%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-4.64%	-3.14%	-12.34%	+2.63%	+93.01%	-	-	-

Metric	SBH	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	7.2x	-71%
EV/EBITDA	6.9x	+42%
Price / Book	1.7x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	41.9x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$26.4B	VS
LAUR LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.	56	50	68	63	25.5x	16.6%	20.5%	10.5%	-19.8%	86.0x	$5.0B	VS
DAN DANA INC	53	50	55	74	23.7x	17.7%	8.1%	2.1%	-30.0%	769.0x	$3.6B	VS
CSV CARRIAGE SERVICES INC	53	50	75	51	14.7x	19.3%	35.3%	11.8%	0.4%	428.0x	$703M	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	52	50	69	56	16.3x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.3B	VS
ROST ROSS STORES, INC.	52	50	42	67	35.5x	32.4%	28.1%	9.6%	13.8%	25.0x	$68.5B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	57	74	109.4x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$12.2B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	58	14.5x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.3B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	50	50	29	66	33.9x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.	46	50	55	54	7.2x	23.3%	51.4%	5.2%	0.1%	104.0x	$1.3B
BTBD BT Brands, Inc.	45	50	68	39	10.0x	16.8%	-	7.6%	20.8%	33.0x	$10M	VS

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9.0%	5.5%	7.3%	6.5%
ROE %	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	0.6%	0.9%	7.3%	-450.3%	-96.1%	-59.1%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.1%	3.6%	15.5%	13.8%	16.2%	19.3%	19.8%	15.7%	24.8%	23.6%	26.2%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

9.0%

5.5%

7.3%

6.5%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.4%

0.6%

0.9%

7.3%

-450.3%

-96.1%

-59.1%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.1%

3.6%

15.5%

13.8%

16.2%

19.3%

19.8%

15.7%

24.8%

23.6%

26.2%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$3.7B	$3.7B	$3.7B	$3.7B	$3.8B	$3.9B	$3.5B	$3.9B	$3.9B	$3.9B	$4.0B	$3.8B
	—	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.9B	$1.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$2.0B	$1.7B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$2.0B	$2.0B	$1.9B
Gross Margin	51.4%	51.6%	50.9%	50.9%	50.3%	50.4%	48.8%	49.3%	49.4%	49.9%	49.7%	49.5%
	—	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$111M	$111M	$113M	$116M	$103M	$93M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$324M	$328M	$283M	$325M	$338M	$418M	$259M	$458M	$427M	$479M	$498M	$495M
EBIT	$324M	$328M	$283M	$325M	$338M	$418M	$259M	$458M	$427M	$479M	$498M	$495M
EBITDA	$324M	$328M	$283M	$325M	$338M	$418M	$370M	$570M	$539M	$594M	$601M	$589M
Operating Margin	8.7%	8.9%	7.6%	8.7%	8.8%	10.8%	7.4%	11.8%	10.8%	12.2%	12.6%	12.9%
EBITDA Margin	8.8%	8.9%	7.6%	8.7%	8.8%	10.8%	10.5%	14.7%	13.7%	15.1%	15.2%	15.3%
	—	$64M	$76M	$73M	$94M	$94M	$99M	$96M	$98M	$133M	$144M	$117M
	—	$263M	$206M	$252M	$244M	$325M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$68M	$53M	$67M	$61M	$85M	$47M	$91M	$70M	$131M	$131M	$143M
	$192M	$196M	$153M	$185M	$184M	$240M	$113M	$272M	$258M	$215M	$223M	$235M
Net Margin	5.2%	5.3%	4.1%	5.0%	4.8%	6.2%	3.2%	7.0%	6.6%	5.5%	5.6%	6.1%
	$0.47	$1.95	$1.48	$1.72	$1.69	$2.13	$0.99	$2.27	$2.09	$1.56	$1.51	$1.50
Diluted EPS	$0.47	$1.89	$1.43	$1.69	$1.66	$2.10	$0.99	$2.27	$2.09	$1.56	$1.51	$1.50
Weighted Avg Basic	—	101M	104M	107M	109M	113M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	104M	107M	109M	110M	114M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$3.7B

$3.8B

$3.9B

$3.5B

$3.9B

$4.0B

$3.8B

—

$1.8B

$1.9B

—

$1.9B

$2.0B

$1.7B

$1.9B

$2.0B

$1.9B

Gross Margin

51.4%

51.6%

50.9%

50.3%

50.4%

48.8%

49.3%

49.4%

49.9%

49.7%

49.5%

—

$1.6B

$1.5B

—

Depreciation

—

$111M

$113M

$116M

$103M

$93M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.6B

$1.5B

—

$324M

$328M

$283M

$325M

$338M

$418M

$259M

$458M

$427M

$479M

$498M

$495M

EBIT

$324M

$328M

$283M

$325M

$338M

$418M

$259M

$458M

$427M

$479M

$498M

$495M

EBITDA

$324M

$328M

$283M

$325M

$338M

$418M

$370M

$570M

$539M

$594M

$601M

$589M

Operating Margin

8.7%

8.9%

7.6%

8.7%

8.8%

10.8%

7.4%

11.8%

10.8%

12.2%

12.6%

12.9%

EBITDA Margin

8.8%

8.9%

7.6%

8.7%

8.8%

10.8%

10.5%

14.7%

13.7%

15.1%

15.2%

15.3%

—

$64M

$76M

$73M

$94M

$99M

$96M

$98M

$133M

$144M

$117M

—

$263M

$206M

$252M

$244M

$325M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$68M

$53M

$67M

$61M

$85M

$47M

$91M

$70M

$131M

$143M

$192M

$196M

$153M

$185M

$184M

$240M

$113M

$272M

$258M

$215M

$223M

$235M

Net Margin

5.2%

5.3%

4.1%

5.0%

4.8%

6.2%

3.2%

7.0%

6.6%

5.5%

5.6%

6.1%

$0.47

$1.95

$1.48

$1.72

$1.69

$2.13

$0.99

$2.27

$2.09

$1.56

$1.51

$1.50

Diluted EPS

$0.47

$1.89

$1.43

$1.69

$1.66

$2.10

$0.99

$2.27

$2.09

$1.56

$1.51

$1.50

Weighted Avg Basic

—

101M

104M

107M

109M

113M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

104M

107M

109M

110M

114M

—

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. Do?

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies. The company operates through two segments, Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group. The Sally Beauty Supply segment offers beauty products, including hair color and care products, skin and nail care products, styling tools, and other beauty products for retail customers, salons, and salon professionals. This segment also provides products under third-party brands, such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Conair, and L'Oreal, as well as exclusive-label brand merchandise. The Beauty Systems Group segment offers professional beauty products, such as hair color and care products, skin and nail care products, styling tools, and other beauty items directly to salons and salon professionals through its professional-only stores, e-commerce platforms, and sales force, as well as through franchised stores under the Armstrong McCall store name. This segment also sells products under third-party brands, such as Paul Mitchell, Wella, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, Kenra, Goldwell, Joico, and Olaplex. As of September 30, 2021, the company operated 4,777 stores, including 134 franchised units in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany. It also distributes its products through full-service/exclusive distributors, open-line distributors, direct sales, and mega-salon stores. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Denton, Texas. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Denise A. Paulonis and employs approximately 29,000 people, headquartered in DENTON, Texas. With a market capitalization of $1.3B, SBH is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.8/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SBH ranks #1,766 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. ranks #157 of 445 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SBH Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) currently trades at $13.29. The 52-week high for SBH is $17.92, which means the stock is currently trading -25.8% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $7.54, putting the stock 76.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is SBH Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) carries a value factor score of 55/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 7.17x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 25.10x — a discount of 71%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.67x, versus the sector average of 1.94x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.37x, compared to 0.29x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, SBH trades at 6.88x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.83x for the sector.

Overall, SBH's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 23.3%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 5.9%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 6.7% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. reports gross margins of 51.4%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 8.7% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 5.2%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 0.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

SBH Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 104.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 91.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 2.37x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $855M.

SBH has a beta of 0.92, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is 56/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $3.70B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.47. Net income for the quarter was $192M. Gross margin was 51.4%. Operating income came in at $324M.

In Q1 2026, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $943M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.47. Net income for the quarter was $46M. Gross margin was 51.2%. Revenue grew 0.6% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $76M.

In FY 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $3.70B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.95. Net income for the quarter was $196M. Gross margin was 51.6%. Revenue grew -0.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $328M.

In Q3 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $933M and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46. Net income for the quarter was $46M. Gross margin was 51.5%. Revenue grew -1.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $78M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $942M to $3.70B. Investors analyzing SBH stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SBH Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Retail industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Discretionary dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Discretionary stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

SBH Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) has a momentum factor score of 54/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 2/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

SBH vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) ranks #157 out of 445 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SBH in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.4/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.7/100, TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.0/100, CARRIAGE SERVICES INC (CSV) with a score of 53.0/100, and PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp (PRDO) with a score of 51.0/100.

Comparing SBH against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SBH vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SBH Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SBH? — Investment Thesis Summary

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides.

In summary, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SBH stock.

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