Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 22.4x · EV/EBITDA 11.4x · ROE 4.9%. (1995–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.0B | $1.4B | $2.9B | $3.1B | $1.6B | $4.1B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.8B | $3.2B | $3.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.5B | $1.9B | $3.2B | $4.0B | $4.6B | $6.5B | $4.5B | $4.4B | $6.9B | $8.6B | $8.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.40 | 13.61 | 23.26 | 1.72 | 22.30 | 21.79 | 27.22 | — | 3.60 | 29.88 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.71 | 0.48 | 0.98 | 1.06 | 0.51 | 1.38 | 0.97 | 1.09 | 0.73 | 1.05 | 1.03 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.17 | 0.71 | 1.35 | 1.23 | 1.26 | 2.79 | 1.80 | 1.55 | 1.74 | 1.63 | 1.71 |
| P/FCF | 12.10 | 8.21 | 24.47 | — | — | 16.88 | 10.38 | — | 10.34 | 4.15 | 3.81 |
| P/OCF | 9.83 | 6.67 | 17.85 | — | — | 14.33 | 8.80 | 2429.91 | 8.05 | 3.77 | 3.41 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.67 | 1.07 | 1.37 | 1.46 | 2.17 | 1.71 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 2.86 | 2.69 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.38 | 8.48 | 11.68 | — | 37.27 | 30.38 | 36.47 | — | 19.64 | 20.49 | 15.77 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.31 | 16.14 | 17.37 | — | 971.37 | 47.68 | 34.69 | — | 30.06 | 30.44 | 13.94 |
| EV / FCF | — | 11.41 | 26.82 | — | — | 26.57 | 18.25 | — | 25.67 | 11.28 | 10.00 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.7% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 31.7% | 31.6% | 34.6% | 33.5% | 33.5% | 35.0% | 21.3% | 41.0% |
| Operating Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.8% | -7.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% | 0.3% | -6.2% | 5.9% | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 61.7% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 3.5% | -6.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 95.1% | 5.2% | 13.1% | 6.2% | 29.8% | 43.4% | 5.6% | -11.7% |
| ROA | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 32.7% | 1.3% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 0.3% | -0.6% |
| ROIC | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 0.4% | 2.0% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| ROCE | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.5% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.66 | 2.53 | 1.73 | 1.74 | 1.36 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 3.04 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.38 | — | 26.23 | 11.95 | 20.04 | — | 13.31 | 13.59 | 10.66 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.36 | 2.34 | 1.60 | 1.37 | 1.00 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.78 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.38 | 2.38 | 1.02 | — | 24.24 | 11.07 | 15.73 | — | 11.73 | 12.95 | 9.76 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.20 | 2.35 | — | — | 9.68 | 7.87 | — | 15.33 | 7.13 | 6.19 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.91 | 3.91 | 3.13 | -1.29 | 0.05 | 1.17 | 1.38 | -1.24 | 0.86 | 0.91 | 1.75 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | 2.26 | 2.30 | 3.83 | 2.72 | 2.50 | 1.83 | 1.46 | 2.78 | 1.09 | 1.41 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.62 | 3.22 | 2.07 | 2.02 | 1.49 | 0.97 | 2.37 | 1.07 | 0.81 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.54 | 2.43 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.39 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.98 | 3.98 | 4.01 | 4.31 | 2.74 | 3.49 | 5.47 | 2.97 | 4.24 | 4.77 | 2.42 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 74.40 | 86.96 | 70.23 | 39.98 | 38.00 | 48.19 | 64.29 | 35.34 | 34.64 | 64.76 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 48.2% | 48.2% | 40.5% | 3.7% | 95.8% | 37.7% | 76.9% | 17.3% | 2.9% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.5% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 58.3% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 3.7% | — | 27.8% | 3.3% | — |
| FCF Yield | 8.3% | 12.2% | 4.1% | — | — | 5.9% | 9.6% | — | 9.7% | 24.1% | 26.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 16.3% | 24.0% | 16.6% | 17.3% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 14.3% | 10.0% | 10.4% | 8.0% | 1.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 18.4% | 27.5% | 18.4% | 19.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% | 17.2% | 13.2% | 11.2% | 8.0% | 1.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $26M | $31M | $40M | $41M | $43M | $45M | $51M | $37M | $33M | $32M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SPB stock.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 22.4x. The historical average is 34.1x. This places it at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 24.1x.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 4.9%. The historical average is 6.6%.
Based on historical data, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 22.4x. This is at the 53th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.15% with a payout ratio of 48.2%.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. has 36.7% gross margin and 4.4% operating margin.
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Margin sustainability and revenue volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Inflection or Seasonal Spike?
Gross margin surged to 49.2% in 2026Q3 from 37.8% a year earlier, while operating margin expanded to 15.9%, the highest in ten quarters, per reported financials.
The 2026Q3 margin expansion appears to reflect a favorable mix shift toward higher-margin pet and garden consumables and improved cost execution, but the sustainability is questionable given that prior quarters show gross margins in the 35-39% range. Operating margin of 15.9% is more than triple the trailing average, suggesting either a structural improvement or a one-time benefit from cost timing. Investors should monitor whether the 49.2% gross margin persists, as it may be inflated by seasonal product mix or inventory valuation adjustments.
ROIC Recovery Still Nascent
ROIC improved to 3.7% in 2026Q3 from 0.9% a year earlier, but remains below the cost of capital, indicating that the post-divestiture asset base is not yet generating adequate returns.
The sequential improvement in ROIC from 0.9% in 2025Q4 to 3.7% in 2026Q3 is encouraging, but the absolute level remains low, reflecting the drag from the HPC segment and stranded costs. ROE turned negative at -1.4% in 2026Q3 due to the net loss, highlighting that bottom-line profitability is still impaired despite operational gains. The company's return profile appears to be in transition, and the ability to sustain ROIC above 5% will depend on margin durability and revenue growth.
Working Capital Drag Persists
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 113 days in 2026Q3 from 97 days in 2024Q2, driven by DIO of 117 days and DSO of 80 days, indicating elevated inventory and receivables.
The CCC has been consistently above 100 days over the past year, with DIO rising to 117 days in 2026Q3, suggesting that inventory levels are high relative to sales, possibly due to seasonal build-up or slower-moving appliance inventory. DSO of 80 days is also elevated, indicating that customers are taking longer to pay, which ties up cash. While the company has some supplier leverage with DPO of 84 days, the net working capital investment remains a drag on free cash flow conversion.
Deleveraging Provides Cushion
Debt-to-equity fell to 0.39 in 2026Q3 from 0.66 in 2024Q2, and interest coverage improved to 14.6x, reflecting the post-divestiture balance sheet transformation.
The reduction in leverage is dramatic, with D/EBITDA dropping from 14.6x in 2024Q2 to 5.2x in 2026Q3, though the latter is still elevated due to depressed EBITDA. Interest coverage of 14.6x is comfortable, but the D/EBITDA of 5.2x suggests that debt service could become more challenging if EBITDA normalizes lower. The company's cash pile of $258.9M provides additional flexibility, but the risk of new M&A could reverse the deleveraging progress.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Solid
Current ratio improved to 2.41 in 2026Q3 from 2.28 a year earlier, with quick ratio at 1.61, indicating a strong ability to cover short-term obligations.
The current ratio has been consistently above 2.0 over the past ten quarters, and the quick ratio of 1.61 suggests that even without selling inventory, the company can meet its near-term liabilities. Cash of $258.9M provides a cushion, but the reliance on inventory (DIO of 117 days) means that a sudden demand shock could strain liquidity if inventory becomes obsolete. The balance sheet appears well-positioned to weather operational stress, but the sustainability of capital returns will depend on cash generation.
Misapplied P/E on Distorted Earnings
The trailing P/E of 23.3 is misleading because reported net income includes one-time items and discontinued operations, obscuring the underlying earnings power.
The most commonly misapplied ratio for SPB is the P/E, as the company's reported earnings are heavily distorted by divestiture-related charges, tax effects, and non-recurring items. For instance, in 2026Q3, SPB reported a net loss of -$26.8M despite an operating profit of $119.9M, making the P/E meaningless. Investors should instead use EV/EBITDA (11.7x) or P/FCF (12.6x) to value the business, as these metrics better capture the cash-generating ability of the ongoing operations. The forward P/E of 17.1 is more informative but still relies on analyst estimates that may not fully reflect the margin volatility.