$1,884.64−24.63 (−1.29%)
At close: Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET· NYSE · USD
Biglari Holdings (BH-A) Stock Checks
How BH-A measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
Sources Company filings and computed by Tenet Filings and TenetScreens as of How we compute thisNot investment advice
The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
1 / 17 qualify todayas of Oct 27, 2026 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
1
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
4
within one input of the gate
FAILS
9
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
3
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ FailsFailsROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)−5.3% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesGross margin ≥ 40%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)58.5% · ≥ 40.0%
FailsNet margin ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)−7.3% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)0.44 · ≤ 0.50
FailsGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2020 to 2025)−4.6% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Buffett Quality under The screens ›Today's Buffett Quality list ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
✕ 4 / 9FailsReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2025)−3.7% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2025)$107.0M · > 0
FailsReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2025)−0.4% → −3.7%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2025)$107.0M vs −$37.5M
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2025)1.2% → 20.9%
PassesCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2025)1.16 → 2.43
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2025)+0.8%
FailsGross margin expanding(fiscal 2025)59.8% → 59.2%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2025)0.42 → 0.39
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 4 of 9.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›Today's Piotroski F-Score list ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✕ FailsFailsROIC ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)3.2% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Consumer Cyclical are still under review)−1.3× · ≤ 3.0×
FailsAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)2.96 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›Today's Munger Compounders list ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
✕ FailsPassesEBIT > 0(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Consumer Cyclical are still under review)$27.0M · > 0
FailsEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Consumer Cyclical are still under review)2.4% · ≥ 6.0%
FailsReturn on capital ≥ 25%(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Consumer Cyclical are still under review)4.6% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›Today's Magic Formula® list ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
✕ FailsFailsSize: market cap ≥ $2B$1.2B · ≥ $2.0B
PassesCurrent ratio ≥ 2(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)2.45 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 10y6y
FailsPays a dividend$0.00 · > 0
Unknown — no dataEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr— · ≥ 3.0%
Unknown — no dataP/E ≤ 15— · ≤ 15.00
Unknown — no dataP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5— · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 3 of 7 carry no data.Graham Defensive under The screens ›Today's Graham Defensive list ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
— UnknownUnknown — no dataPEG < 1 (hist. growth)— · < 1.00
Unknown — no dataEPS growth 10–30%— · 10.0%–30.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. None of the 2 checks below carry data.Lynch GARP under The screens ›Today's Lynch GARP list ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 5 known)FailsPays a dividend$0.00 · > 0
Unknown — no dataYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)0.0% · 1.0%–8.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
Unknown — no dataEarnings payout not stretched— · ≤ 75.0%
Unknown — no dataBalance sheet can sustain the payout−1.3× · ≤ 4.0×
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 5 checks below carry data. The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is not published separately on the methodology page.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
— Insufficient inputs (1 of 6 known)FailsPays a dividend$0.00 · > 0
Unknown — no dataAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)— · ≥ 10.00
Unknown — no dataNo dividend cut in the last 5 years—
Unknown — no data5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr— · ≥ 5.0%
Unknown — no dataCovered by free cash flow— · ≥ 1.20
Unknown — no dataPayout not stretched— · ≤ 75.0%
Verdict Unknown for this set.Verdict Unknown for this set. 1 of 6 checks below carry data.Dividend Growth under The screens ›Today's Dividend Growth list ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
✕ FailsFailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years0 of 4 on file
FailsRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years−1.8% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)0.1% · ≤ 1.0%
PassesFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%19.4% · ≥ 12.0%
Not scored: see the reason belowEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)Cash-flow-to-earnings quality isn't available in our data for this period.— · ≥ 1.00
Reading: does not hold. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check0.1%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 5 carry no data. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›Today's Quality Compounder list ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
✓ QualifiesPassesOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)25.0% · 8.0%–35.0%
PassesDip within its own normal pullback band0.14
PassesNot past where its dips have historically recovered from0.61
PassesA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)1,837.90
PassesHigher-low structure still intactstructure intact · higher low
Unknown — no dataClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)— · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 6 carry no data.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
~ BorderlineFailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions17.00 · ≤ 10.00
PassesReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA1,883.38
PassesPrinted a higher lowyes
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)0.93 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)2.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
~ BorderlineFailsIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)1.0×
PassesEarnings estimates not being cut0.00
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.02
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
✕ FailsPassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2025: trailing figures for Consumer Cyclical are still under review)$27.0M · > 0
FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)3.2% · ≥ 10.0%
PassesA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)3.0×
FailsQuality score ≥ 5032.10 · ≥ 50.00
FailsRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)−1.8% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
PassesDrawdown context25.0% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence2 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate2 of 3 held
FailsQuality floor2 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$1,694.33
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›Today's Qualified Dip list ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
~ BorderlinePassesTrading above its 50-day average1,872.84
PassesTrading above its 200-day average1,837.90
Passes50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)1,872.84
Fails50-day average sloping up−0.01 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
✕ FailsPasses3-month return in the top half of the universe0.65 · ≥ 0.50
Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.39 · ≥ 0.50
FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.00 · > 0
FailsEarnings estimates being revised up0.00
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ FailsFailsMACD above its signal line43.01
FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)17.00
PassesHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)0.93 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: elevated0.05
Volatility band width: mid-range0.67
Distance from its 52-week high: mid-range0.25
✓
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
Common questions
How many investing rule sets does Biglari Holdings pass?
Biglari Holdings qualifies on 1 of 17 rule sets as of 2026-10-27, with 4 borderline and 9 failing.
Does Biglari Holdings meet the Graham Defensive criteria?
Biglari Holdings fails the Graham Defensive rule set as of 2026-10-27.
Does Biglari Holdings meet the Buffett Quality criteria?
Biglari Holdings fails the Buffett Quality rule set as of 2026-10-27.
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