Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
SBH
Rank in Stocks
#6236
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. functions as a specialized vendor and distributor... Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. functions as a specialized vendor and distributor of professional beauty products. The company’s operations are divided into two main business units: Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group. The Sally Beauty Supply division provides a diverse range of beauty items, including hair coloring agents, haircare solutions, skincare, nail care products, and styling appliances, serving a broad customer base that includes individual consumers, salons, and salon professionals. This segment features merchandise from popular external brands such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Conair, and L'Oreal, in addition to its proprietary label offerings. In contrast, the Beauty Systems Group segment focuses on supplying professional-grade beauty essentials, like hair color, haircare treatments, skin and nail care, and styling tools, directly to salons and professional beauticians. This is achieved through its specialized professional stores, online platforms, a dedicated sales force, and franchised outlets operating under the Armstrong McCall brand. This segment also carries a selection of prominent third-party brands, including Paul Mitchell, Wella, Matrix, Schwarzkopf, Kenra, Goldwell, Joico, and Olaplex. By September 30, 2021, the company's extensive network included 4,777 stores, with 134 of these being franchised. These establishments are located across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany. Furthermore, Sally Beauty Holdings distributes its products through various channels such as full-service and exclusive distributors, open-line distributors, direct sales initiatives, and large salon retail locations. Established in 1964, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Denton, Texas.
Share Price
$19.49
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.82B
Change (1 day)
6.44%
Change (1 year)
33.77%
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 8.44%
According to Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 8.44%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 8.86%.
Operating Margin history for Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.44% | -4.74% |
| 2025 | 8.86% | 16.43% |
| 2024 | 7.61% | -12.73% |
| 2023 | 8.72% | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 8.85% | -18.06% |
| 2021 | 10.80% | 46.74% |
| 2020 | 7.36% | -18.49% |
| 2019 | 9.03% | -16.77% |
| 2018 | 10.85% | -10.70% |
| 2017 | 12.15% | -3.65% |
| 2016 | 12.61% | -2.40% |
| 2015 | 12.92% | -4.37% |
| 2014 | 13.51% | -5.98% |
| 2013 | 14.37% | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 14.17% | 3.28% |
| 2011 | 13.72% | 17.37% |
| 2010 | 11.69% | 3.82% |
| 2009 | 11.26% | 5.43% |
| 2008 | 10.68% | 17.49% |
| 2007 | 9.09% | 19.76% |
| 2006 | 7.59% | -12.96% |
| 2005 | 8.72% | 7.79% |
| 2004 | 8.09% | -13.20% |
| 2003 | 9.32% | -16.93% |
| 2002 | 11.22% | -73.69% |
| 2001 | 42.65% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.09% | -98.45% |
US
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| 4.21% | -99.50% |
CN
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| 21.86% | -97.41% |
IE
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| 8.26% | -99.02% |
UY
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| 19.77% | -97.66% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin?
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin is 8.44%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin was 8.86%, compared with 7.61% in 2024.
How has Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2021 (10.80%) and lowest in 2020 (7.36%).
How does Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin (8.44%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is PDD Holdings Inc., with 21.86%.