Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (SBH)

Debt-to-capital ratio

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Long-term debt US$ in thousands 1,060,960 1,037,490 1,431,090 1,837,100 1,608,640
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 508,748 293,636 280,741 15,443 -60,323
Debt-to-capital ratio 0.68 0.78 0.84 0.99 1.04

September 30, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-capital ratio = Long-term debt ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $1,060,960K ÷ ($1,060,960K + $508,748K)
= 0.68

The debt-to-capital ratio of Sally Beauty Holdings Inc has exhibited a decreasing trend from 1.04 in 2019 to 0.68 in 2023. This decline indicates a reduction in the proportion of debt relative to the total capital structure of the company. A lower debt-to-capital ratio suggests improved financial stability and a decreased reliance on debt financing. This trend indicates that the company has been effectively managing its debt levels in relation to its capital over the past five years. It is worth noting that the lower ratio in 2023 may signify a healthier financial position and improved risk management compared to previous years. Overall, the declining trend in the debt-to-capital ratio reflects a positive trajectory in the company's capital structure and financial health.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-capital ratio
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
SBH
0.68
IAC Inc.
IAC
0.25
Leslies Inc
LESL
1.26
Match Group Inc
MTCH
1.01
Ulta Beauty Inc
ULTA
0.00