Five Below Inc (FIVE)vsSally Beauty Holdings Inc (SBH)
FIVE
Five Below Inc
$244.60
+1.38%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.60B
SBH
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
$15.96
+1.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Five Below Inc generates 42% more annual revenue ($5.31B vs $3.73B). FIVE leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 5.2%. SBH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. FIVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
FIVE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
SBH
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.9%
Fair Value
$278.16
Current Price
$244.60
$33.56 discount
Margin of Safety
+0.5%
Fair Value
$15.29
Current Price
$15.96
$0.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 418.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
0.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIVE
The strongest argument for FIVE centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SBH
The strongest argument for SBH centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FIVE
The primary concerns for FIVE are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SBH
The primary concerns for SBH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIVE profiles as a growth stock while SBH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
FIVE is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
FIVE generates stronger free cash flow (142M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIVE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 69/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Five Below Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty products. The company is headquartered in Denton, Texas.
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