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SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated(SBC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 50 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+44.26% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$5.28
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SBC

10/23/2026: SBC (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

SBC Medical Group Holdings is a Japan-focused provider of management services and medical equipment leasing for aesthetic clinics. The company benefits from a scalable business model that supports standardized clinical operations and has a recognized brand in its local market. Its primary growth opportunity lies in expanding its partner clinic network and potentially scaling into broader Asian markets. However, investors face risks from geographic concentration, potential regulatory changes, and economic sensitivity affecting discretionary spending. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to the aesthetic medical services industry, provided they monitor the company's success in scaling its model effectively.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company operates in the high-demand aesthetic medical sector with a scalable management model.
Momentum investorMixed fitFit is conditional on positive price trends following the company's recent listing.
Value investorWeak fitThe valuation reflects growth expectations typical of early-stage listed service companies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company currently prioritizes reinvestment for growth over dividend payments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitMarket and regulatory risks associated with the aesthetic industry create high volatility potential.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRecent listing status and exposure to consumer discretionary spending contribute to price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highGrowth-oriented valuations can be sensitive to quarterly performance misses.
Competition riskMediumThe aesthetic services market in Japan is competitive and sensitive to new entrants.
Business qualityMediumThe model depends on the execution quality of the clinics it supports.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo current focus on returning capital via dividends.
Execution riskMediumScaling the management model successfully requires consistent operational oversight.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 35.28%
Avg. Invested days 59
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SBC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. 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% (soft) and 17.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 81.53% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Lumbard Investment Counseling LLC 1.68%
BlackRock Inc 0.90%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.42%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.14%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.13%

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 543.03M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12
1Y Target Price 8.75
Price to earnings Ratio 12
1Y Target Price 8.75
Volume (30-day avg) 214.5K shares
Beta 0.55
52 Weeks Range 2.78 - 5.79
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.78 - 5.79
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.44

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Management Support ServicesMarketing, staffing, and administrative support fees.The core revenue comes from managing the back-office needs of aesthetic clinics.
Medical Equipment LeasingLeasing fees for high-end aesthetic medical devices.Revenue is generated by providing the tools clinics need to perform procedures.
Geography: JapanPrimary operations and clinic network.The company is heavily concentrated in the Japanese market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 12
Forward PE 7
Enterprise Value 296.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.1
Enterprise Value 296.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.4
Shares Outstanding 102.85M
Shares Floating 18.10M
Shares Outstanding 102.85M
Shares Floating 18.10M
Percent Insiders 81.53
Percent Institutions 4.44

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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