BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BBWI • US0708301041
24.14 USD
+0.23 (+0.96%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
24.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall BBWI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BBWI against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While BBWI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BBWI has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BBWI was profitable.
- BBWI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years BBWI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years BBWI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BBWI's Return On Assets of 14.01% is amongst the best of the industry. BBWI outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
- BBWI's Return On Invested Capital of 28.69% is amongst the best of the industry. BBWI outperforms 95.04% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBWI is significantly above the industry average of 12.08%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (28.69%) for BBWI is above the 3 year average (27.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.01% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 28.69% |
ROA(3y)15.67%
ROA(5y)15.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)27%
ROIC(5y)26.2%
1.3 Margins
- BBWI has a Profit Margin of 9.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBWI outperforms 89.26% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBWI has declined.
- BBWI has a better Operating Margin (16.39%) than 94.21% of its industry peers.
- BBWI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.13%, BBWI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBWI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | 44.13% |
OM growth 3Y-12.07%
OM growth 5Y-2.08%
PM growth 3Y-13.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.28%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBWI is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BBWI has less shares outstanding
- BBWI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- BBWI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- BBWI has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. This is not the best score and indicates that BBWI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBWI's Altman-Z score of 2.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBWI outperforms 51.24% of its industry peers.
- BBWI has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.11. This is a neutral value as BBWI would need 4.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BBWI (4.11) is better than 68.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC10%
2.3 Liquidity
- BBWI has a Current Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that BBWI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.21, BBWI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBWI has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a bad value and indicates that BBWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BBWI (0.41) is worse than 60.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BBWI have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, BBWI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.87% on average per year.
- BBWI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.05%.
- Measured over the past years, BBWI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-16.93%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-0.99%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.20% on average over the next years.
- BBWI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.97%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue Next Year-2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.32, the valuation of BBWI can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBWI is valued cheaper than 95.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.09. BBWI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- BBWI is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.22.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBWI is valued cheaper than 89.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.98), we can say BBWI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBWI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 94.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBWI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BBWI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BBWI's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.93
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BBWI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.50%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, BBWI pays a better dividend. On top of this BBWI pays more dividend than 89.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, BBWI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BBWI decreases each year by -7.77%.
- BBWI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- BBWI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBWI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.18%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-19 2026-05-19
Inst Owners110.83%
Inst Owner Change-11.37%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change3.09%
Market Cap4.94B
Revenue(TTM)7.35B
Net Income(TTM)699.00M
Analysts74.29
Price Target25.17 (4.27%)
Short Float %6.56%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.77%
DP24.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.21%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.05%
Max EPS beat(4)1.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.28%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.63%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.28%
PT rev (1m)11.48%
PT rev (3m)-33.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.19 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.86 |
EPS(TTM)3.3
EY13.67%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY10.85%
FCF(TTM)4.62
FCFY19.14%
OCF(TTM)5.76
OCFY23.88%
SpS35.92
BVpS-7.78
TBVpS-11.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.93
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.01% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 35.07% | ||
| ROIC | 28.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 30.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.96% | ||
| OM | 16.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.51% | ||
| GM | 44.13% | ||
| FCFM | 12.86% |
ROA(3y)15.67%
ROA(5y)15.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)27%
ROIC(5y)26.2%
ROICexc(3y)35.99%
ROICexc(5y)39.04%
ROICexgc(3y)49.09%
ROICexgc(5y)53.22%
ROCE(3y)33%
ROCE(5y)32.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.74%
OM growth 3Y-12.07%
OM growth 5Y-2.08%
PM growth 3Y-13.56%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.28%
GM growth 5Y0.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 89.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.31 |
F-Score6
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC2.87
Cap/Depr(3y)113.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.68%
Profit Quality(3y)86.47%
Profit Quality(5y)113.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-16.93%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
EPS Next Y-10.97%
EPS Next 2Y-11.32%
EPS Next 3Y-5.2%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%-0.99%
Revenue Next Year-2.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.15%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y4.01%
EBIT Next Year4.05%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.5%
EBIT Next 5Y4.45%
FCF growth 1Y21.44%
FCF growth 3Y-18.56%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y6.79%
OCF growth 3Y-15.95%
OCF growth 5Y-6.44%
BATH & BODY WORKS INC / BBWI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BBWI.
What is the valuation status for BBWI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) stock?
BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) is 7.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.1.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BBWI stock?
The dividend rating of BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.18%.