Biglari Holdings Inc.

NYSE:BH.A Stock Report

Market Cap: US$882.4m

Biglari Holdings Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Sardar Biglari

Chief executive officer

US$900.0k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage100.00%
CEO tenure16.3yrs
CEO ownership0.0002%
Management average tenureno data
Board average tenure18.2yrs

Recent management updates

Analysis Article • May 21

Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The Compensation For Biglari Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:BH.A) CEO Is Reasonable

Shareholders may be wondering what CEO Sardar Biglari plans to do to improve the less than great performance at Biglari...

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Mar 26

Biglari Holdings: Solid Operation With Restaurants But Limited Discount

Summary Biglari Holdings offers a modest NAV discount, with restaurants and insurance performing well and oil to get a boost in early 2026 from the oil crisis. BH's restaurant business is rationalizing effectively, reducing labor costs as a percentage of sales despite closures and wage increases, thanks to same-store growth. The oil segment, about 10% of NAV, could deliver $10-$20 million in excess cash flows if 2022 conditions return, a nice incoming boost to NAV. We get a 13% NAV discount, but there are compensation quirks that could limit that, and more importantly, we only get interested in holding company discounts per se above 30%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 20

Biglari Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:BH.A) Shares Climb 36% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up

Biglari Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:BH.A ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 36% share price jump in the...
Analysis Article • Dec 31

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...
Analysis Article • Dec 05

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Biglari Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:BH.A) Shares

When close to half the companies in the Hospitality industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...
Analysis Article • Aug 29

Is Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Jun 19

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A Company

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Analysis Article • May 29

Here's Why Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Apr 30

Investor Optimism Abounds Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH.A) But Growth Is Lacking

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.5x in the Hospitality industry in the United States, you...
Analysis Article • Jan 31

Investors Will Want Biglari Holdings' (NYSE:BH.A) Growth In ROCE To Persist

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • Jan 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Nov 15

Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH.A) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

Biglari Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:BH.A ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article • May 22

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH.A)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 47.6x Biglari Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:BH.A ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article • Dec 13

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Biglari Holdings' (NYSE:BH.A) Returns On Capital

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 12

Biglari Holdings Inc. Secures Oil And Gas Development Deal

Summary Abraxas Petroleum has entered into a purchase/royalty-based arrangement with a third party company to conduct exploration and development activities on its Delaware Basin properties. Abraxas Petroleum’s proved developed non-producing and proved undeveloped reserves are currently carried at $0 on the balance sheet. Development activities will allow Abraxas to establish their proportional share of proved undeveloped reserves on the balance sheet over time as well as provide for ongoing royalty payments. Third quarter operating results were mixed with another solid quarter for insurance operations while Steak n Shake came in soft and production issues continue at Southern Oil. Valuation continues to imply significant upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 10

Biglari Holdings: Sum-Of-The-Parts Valuation Implies Significant Upside

Summary Biglari Holdings is currently trading at a 69% discount to our current sum-of-the-parts valuation, following an assessment of its insurance, oil and gas, restaurant, and investment operations. The company is under-followed and misunderstood with multiple upside catalysts. Highly successful cash harvesting strategy at oil and gas operation with upside potential in Permian and Delaware Basin assets. We anticipate $40 million in cash distributions from Steak n Shake to the holding company in 2023 through existing cash and sale of closed restaurant real estate. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Mar 18

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Aug 10

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BHA) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • Nov 03

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...
Analysis Article • May 21

Most Shareholders Will Probably Find That The Compensation For Biglari Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:BH.A) CEO Is Reasonable

Shareholders may be wondering what CEO Sardar Biglari plans to do to improve the less than great performance at Biglari...
Analysis Article • May 15

There Are Some Reasons To Suggest That Biglari Holdings' (NYSE:BH.A) Earnings A Poor Reflection Of Profitability

Biglari Holdings Inc.'s ( NYSE:BH.A ) stock performed strongly after the recent earnings report. Investors should be...
Analysis Article • Apr 28

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A)

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...
Analysis Article • Apr 02

Is Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Mar 07

The Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Share Price Has Gained 41% And Shareholders Are Hoping For More

A diverse portfolio of stocks will always have winners and losers. Of course, the aim of the game is to pick stocks...
Analysis Article • Feb 09

What Is The Ownership Structure Like For Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BH.A)?

The big shareholder groups in Biglari Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:BH.A ) have power over the company. Insiders often own a...
Analysis Article • Jan 12

We Like These Underlying Trends At Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A)

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
Analysis Article • Dec 08

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Sardar Biglari's remuneration changed compared to Biglari Holdings's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$19m

Dec 31 2025US$900kUS$900k

-US$37m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$2m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$40m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$60m

Dec 31 2024US$1mUS$900k

-US$4m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$51m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$37m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$13m

Dec 31 2023US$8mUS$900k

US$55m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$20m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$109m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$33m

Dec 31 2022US$900kUS$900k

-US$32m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$47m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$90m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$37m

Dec 31 2021US$900kUS$900k

US$35m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$77m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$108m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$172m

Dec 31 2020US$900kUS$900k

-US$38m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$61m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$82m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$102m

Dec 31 2019US$900kUS$900k

US$45m

Compensation vs Market: Sardar's total compensation ($USD900.00K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.70M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Sardar's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Sardar Biglari (47 yo)

16.3yrs
Tenure
US$900,000
Compensation

Mr. Sardar Biglari CFA, was Independent Director of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. from November 21, 2024 to November 21, 2025. Mr. Biglari has been Director at Abraxas Petroleum Corporation since...

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Sardar Biglari
Chairman & CEO18.2yrsUS$900.00k0.00016%
$ 1.4k
Ruth Person
Independent Director24.3yrsUS$90.00k0.024%
$ 215.0k
Cooley Philip L.
Vice Chairman of the Board18.2yrsUS$270.00k0.36%
$ 3.1m
Kenneth Cooper
Independent Director15.6yrsUS$100.00k0.015%
$ 134.9k
John Cardwell
Independent Director6.6yrsUS$90.00k0.022%
$ 196.8k
18.2yrs
Average Tenure
80yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: BH.A's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 18.2 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/24 19:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Biglari Holdings Inc. is covered by 1 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael GalloCL King & Associates, Inc.