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Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A)

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$1400.36
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Profit since last BUY18.56%
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06/30/2025: BH-A (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -4.98%
Avg. Invested days 29
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 891.01M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
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Price to earnings Ratio -
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Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 805.04 - 1444.87
Updated Date 06/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 805.04 - 1444.87
Updated Date 06/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -219.46

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Profitability

Profit Margin -16.21%
Operating Margin (TTM) 3.06%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.41%
Return on Equity (TTM) -10.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 908505620
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.42
Enterprise Value 908505620
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.45
Shares Outstanding 206864
Shares Floating 185402
Shares Outstanding 206864
Shares Floating 185402
Percent Insiders 0.4
Percent Institutions 88.49

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Biglari Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) was founded in 1921 as Steak n Shake Company. It has evolved into a holding company with interests in diverse sectors, including restaurants, insurance, media, and real estate.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Steak n Shake: A classic American brand serving steakburgers and milkshakes.
  • Western Sizzlin': A buffet-style restaurant chain.
  • First Guard: Specialty insurance provider focusing on the trucking industry.
  • Maxim Magazine: A men's lifestyle magazine and digital platform.
  • Biglari Capital: The investment management wing of Biglari Holdings.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Sardar Biglari is the Chairman and CEO of Biglari Holdings Inc. The company operates with a decentralized structure, giving operational autonomy to its subsidiary companies.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Steakburgers and Milkshakes: Steak n Shake's core offerings, representing a significant portion of revenue. Highly fragmented fast-food market. Competitors include McDonald's (MCD), Burger King (RBI), and Wendy's (WEN).
  • Trucking Insurance: First Guard provides specialty insurance to the trucking industry. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Progressive (PGR) and Great West Casualty Company.
  • Maxim Magazine Content: Men's lifestyle magazine and digital content. Competitors include GQ, Esquire, and Playboy.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The restaurant industry is highly competitive, with varying trends across fast-food and casual dining. The insurance industry is subject to regulatory changes and economic cycles. Media is increasingly digital.

Positioning

BH operates in mature markets and seeks value through operational improvements and capital allocation. It differentiates itself through a decentralized management approach.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM across BH's businesses (restaurants, insurance, media) is very large (>$1 trillion). BHu2019s positioning is to improve existing brands and find value in fragmented sectors.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition (Steak n Shake)
  • Diversified business segments
  • Experienced management team (Biglari Capital)
  • Decentralized operational structure

Weaknesses

  • Variable performance across different business segments
  • Dependence on Steak n Shake performance
  • Limited growth in mature markets
  • Complex corporate structure

Opportunities

  • Expansion of insurance offerings
  • Digital transformation of media assets
  • Acquisition of undervalued businesses
  • Franchise Steak n Shake

Threats

  • Intense competition in the restaurant industry
  • Economic downturn affecting insurance and restaurant sales
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Regulatory changes in insurance

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MCD
  • RBI
  • WEN
  • PGR

Competitive Landscape

BH's competitive advantage lies in its diversified holdings and value investment approach. It faces challenges in competing directly with larger, more focused companies.

Major Acquisitions

Maxim Magazine

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 12.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Expand media holdings and leverage the brand for content and marketing.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been variable, largely driven by Steak n Shake and acquisitions. Organic growth has been challenging.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of strategic initiatives and economic conditions. Analyst estimates are not widely available due to the company's unique structure.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include restaurant repositioning, digital media investments, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

Biglari Holdings is a diversified holding company with a complex structure. Steak n Shake remains a key driver, but faces competition. Its decentralized approach can be both a strength and weakness, and the company needs to navigate changing consumer preferences while optimizing its diverse portfolio. Long-term shareholder value is tied to Biglari Capital's ability to allocate capital effectively.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Biglari Holdings Inc. SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • MarketWatch
  • Company Press Releases
  • Various Market Analysis Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Biglari Holdings Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters San Antonio, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-05-01
Chairman & CEO Mr. Sardar Biglari C.F.A.
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
Full time employees 2535
Full time employees 2535

Biglari Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, primarily operates and franchises restaurants in the United States. It owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the Steak n Shake and Western Sizzlin names. The company also engages in underwriting commercial truck insurance, including selling physical damage and non-trucking liability insurance to truckers; and property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. In addition, it operates oil and natural gas properties offshore in Louisiana state waters and in the Permian Basin; and publishes, licenses, and sells magazines under the MAXIM and Maxim brand names. Further, it engages in the investment activities. The company was formerly known as The Steak n Shake Company and changed its name to Biglari Holdings Inc. in April 2010. Biglari Holdings Inc. was founded in 1934 and is based in San Antonio, Texas.