Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB)

Sector: Consumer Defensive Industry: Household & Personal Products CIK: 0000109177
Market Cap 1.86 Bn
P/B 0.98
P/E 17.79
P/S 0.67
ROIC (Qtr) 6.06
Div Yield % 2.49
Rev 1y % (Qtr) -3.31
Total Debt (Qtr) 697.60 Mn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.37

About

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., often recognized by its stock symbol SPB, is a prominent player in the diversified global branded consumer products and home essentials industry. The company operates in three primary segments: Global Pet Care (GPC), Home and Garden (H&G), and Home and Personal Care (HPC). These segments encompass a wide range of products that are marketed, manufactured, and distributed across various regions, including North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. The Global Pet Care (GPC) segment...

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Price action

Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Strong operating cash flow of 343.40M provides robust 0.49x coverage of total debt 697.60M, indicating excellent debt servicing capability and financial flexibility.
  • Healthy cash reserves of 126.60M provide 3.98x coverage of short-term debt 31.80M, demonstrating strong liquidity position and minimal refinancing risk.
  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M provides exceptional 11.22x coverage of interest expenses 30.60M, showing strong debt service capability.
  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M provides exceptional 1717x coverage of minority interest expenses 200000, showing strong core operations.
  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M provides strong 17.08x coverage of stock compensation 20.10M, indicating sustainable incentive practices.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M barely covers its investment activities of (39.90M), with a coverage ratio of -8.61, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • With cash reserves of 126.60M against inventory of 450.80M, the 0.28 cash-to-inventory ratio suggests potential liquidity risks if inventory turnover slows, particularly concerning given current supply chain volatilities.
  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M provides thin coverage of dividend payments of (45.90M) with a -7.48 ratio, suggesting potential dividend sustainability issues if operational performance deteriorates.
  • Operating cash flow of 343.40M provides minimal -10.19x coverage of tax expenses of (33.70M), suggesting potential tax planning inefficiencies or unsustainable tax positions.
  • Operating earnings of 101.70M show weak coverage of depreciation charges of 99.30M, with a 1.02 ratio indicating high capital intensity and potential reinvestment needs.

Segments Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Segments Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Peer comparison

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S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 PG PROCTER & GAMBLE Co 401.54 Bn 29.00 5.43 36.64 Bn
2 UL Unilever Plc 182.31 Bn 22.43 2.85 -
3 CL Colgate Palmolive Co 78.47 Bn 52.42 4.20 8.42 Bn
4 KMB Kimberly Clark Corp 35.97 Bn 19.97 1.96 7.30 Bn
5 EL Estee Lauder Companies Inc 34.41 Bn -193.32 2.35 9.39 Bn
6 KVUE Kenvue Inc. 34.07 Bn 23.78 2.27 8.97 Bn
7 CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc /De/ 25.66 Bn 58.49 7.25 2.20 Bn
8 CLX Clorox Co /De/ 14.46 Bn 19.15 2.14 3.22 Bn

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Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 0.70 1.51
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 6.97 11.18
EV to Debt EV to Debt 3.43 4.46
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT 23.55 22.50
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 11.59 5.19
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF 7.91 29.65
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 1.28 -1.73
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 0.86 2.27
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 0.98 -46.60
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E 17.79 15.50
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Div Coverage (Qtr) 2.28 8.97
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 44.30 5.07
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 1.88 0.95
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 14.52 10.73
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 3.32 2.60
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 2.41 -97.30
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) -29.63 5.93
Dividend Growth (1y) % Div 1y % (Qtr) 8.67 -0.27
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) 0.63 -154.67
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) -29.03 -119.65
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) -55.49 -149.91
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) -61.15 -226.50
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) 3.41 -132.37
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 471.51 27.80
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) -9.48 -2.04
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.81 0.82
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.12 0.19
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio (Qtr) 0.23 0.75
Current Ratio Curr Ratio (Qtr) 2.22 2.30
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.37 1.13
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 3.32 2.60
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 3.32 2.60
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 7.20 -32.80
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) 3.65 -37.22
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) 2.55 -40.91
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 36.50 50.08
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) 3.80 -43.08