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SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated(SBC)

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09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SBC

09/25/2026: SBC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

SBC Medical Group Holdings provides critical management, branding, and operational support to aesthetic medical clinics, primarily in Japan. The company benefits from a scalable business model that leverages the Shonan Beauty Clinic brand to maintain a significant presence in the aesthetic services market. Its growth strategy revolves around expanding this clinic network and potentially entering international markets. However, investors must consider risks including geographic concentration in Japan, dependence on discretionary consumer spending, and the evolving regulatory environment for medical services. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the aesthetic healthcare sector and who will monitor the success of planned international expansions.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company's model for scaling aesthetic management services offers exposure to the growing demand for cosmetic procedures.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum appeal is conditional on consistent positive earnings growth and expansion signals in the Japanese market.
Value investorMixed fitValuation fit depends on the company's ability to maintain high margins as it scales its support infrastructure.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is currently prioritizing capital allocation toward growth rather than consistent dividend distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to the discretionary aesthetic market and regulatory landscape introduces higher volatility profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap aesthetic service companies often experience significant price swings based on sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must assess whether current valuations account for long-term growth limitations.
Competition risk (aesthetic clinics)MediumThe sector is increasingly competitive, requiring constant brand reinvestment.
Business qualityMediumProfitability is tied to the efficiency of the clinic management model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneIncome investors should not expect significant yield in the near term.
Execution riskMediumFailure to expand or maintain support quality could impact revenue streams.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 26.14%
Avg. Invested days 56
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SBC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SBC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+9.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 21.1%) are partially offset by negative revenue growth (-15.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SBC's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 73.3% and operating margin of 38.9%. Overall financial-health metrics support a 4-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SBC's strongest growth driver at +112.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-15.5%, negative) and earnings growth (+9.4%, moderate) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 4.4% and approximately 17.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 81.53% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 0.41%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.29%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.14%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.13%
Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.12%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SBC generates approximately $733 of gross profit, $389 of operating income, and $211 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 37.80%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SBC has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 503.95M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.21
1Y Target Price 8.75
Price to earnings Ratio 10.21
1Y Target Price 8.75
Volume (30-day avg) 217.5K shares
Beta 0.63
52 Weeks Range 2.78 - 5.29
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.78 - 5.29
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.48

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Management Support ServicesFees collected from clinics for branding, marketing, and operational consulting.The company acts as the backbone for aesthetic clinics, earning money by helping them run more efficiently.
Geography (Japan)All revenues currently derived from the Japanese market.Performance is highly sensitive to the Japanese economic climate and domestic consumer trends.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 10.21
Forward PE 9.33
Enterprise Value 362.42M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value 362.42M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.88
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.07
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.58
Shares Outstanding 102.85M
Shares Floating 18.11M
Shares Outstanding 102.85M
Shares Floating 18.11M
Percent Insiders 81.53
Percent Institutions 4.41

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Irvine, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2024-09-18
Chairman & CEO Dr. Yoshiyuki Aikawa
Sector Industrials
Industry Consulting Services
Full time employees 863
Full time employees 863

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, provides management services to cosmetic treatment centers in Japan, Vietnam, the United States, and Singapore. The company offers advertising and marketing services across social media networks; staff management services, such as recruitment and training; booking reservations for franchisee clinic customers; assistance with franchisee employee housing rentals; leasehold improvement services; and design services for clinics, medical equipment, and medical consumables procurement. It also provides loyalty program management, labor and function supporting, and management consulting services; and IT software solutions, as well as engages in franchising activities; and distributes medical equipment and devices, implants, injection materials, other medical consumables, skin care and beauty products, and cosmetic products to franchisee clinics for resale to clinic customers. In addition, the company offers surgical and non-surgical surgeries that include breast augmentation; liposuction; rejuvenation treatments, such as treatment of wrinkles, acne, scars, cellulite, excess fat, discoloration, and signs of aging; laser skin toning and spot removal; eyes double fold surgery; rhinoplasty; treatment of osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis; hair transplants; gynecological formation treatments; laser hair removal; face line surgeries; cosmetical dental procedures; tattoo removal; lasik eye surgery; lateral canthoplasty; brow lift procedures; androgenetic alopecia treatment; and cheek sagging prevention methods. Further, it owns and operates treatment centers under the SBC brand. SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.