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BATH & BODY WORKS INC (BBWI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BBWI - US0708301041 - Common Stock

29.21 USD
-0.15 (-0.51%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:07:48 PM
29.7733 USD
+0.56 (+1.93%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:07:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BBWI. BBWI was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While BBWI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BBWI is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BBWI was profitable.
BBWI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BBWI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BBWI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BBWI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBWI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.12%, BBWI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
BBWI has a better Return On Invested Capital (29.41%) than 95.12% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBWI is significantly above the industry average of 12.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (27.00%) for BBWI is below the current ROIC(29.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.12%
ROE N/A
ROIC 29.41%
ROA(3y)15.67%
ROA(5y)15.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)27%
ROIC(5y)26.2%
BBWI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBWI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2K 4K

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.88%, BBWI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BBWI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BBWI has a Operating Margin of 17.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBWI outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBWI has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 44.60%, BBWI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBWI has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.12%
PM (TTM) 9.88%
GM 44.6%
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%
BBWI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBWI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBWI is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BBWI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BBWI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BBWI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BBWI Yearly Shares OutstandingBBWI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BBWI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBWI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of BBWI is 4.97, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BBWI, 4.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BBWI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.97. This is in the better half of the industry: BBWI outperforms 65.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.97
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC3.05
WACC9.64%
BBWI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBWI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that BBWI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBWI has a Current ratio (1.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
BBWI has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that BBWI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BBWI has a Quick ratio (0.56) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.56
BBWI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBWI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.56% over the past 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.
Looking at the last year, BBWI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.19% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.56%
EPS 3Y-16.93%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BBWI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.63% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.09%

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BBWI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBWI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
BBWI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBWI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.49, which indicates a very decent valuation of BBWI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBWI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.13), we can say BBWI is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.61, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBWI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBWI is valued cheaper than 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBWI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say BBWI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.49
Fwd PE 7.61
BBWI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBWI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBWI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBWI is valued cheaper than 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.89
EV/EBITDA 6.34
BBWI Per share dataBBWI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of BBWI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.74%, BBWI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BBWI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.41. BBWI pays more dividend than 86.99% of the companies in the same industry.
BBWI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of BBWI decreases each year by -7.77%.
BBWI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
BBWI Yearly Dividends per shareBBWI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

23.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBWI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.63%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
BBWI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBWI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B
BBWI Dividend Payout.BBWI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBWI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BATH & BODY WORKS INC

NYSE:BBWI (8/29/2025, 8:07:48 PM)

After market: 29.7733 +0.56 (+1.93%)

29.21

-0.15 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)08-28 2025-08-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/bmo
Inst Owners99.81%
Inst Owner Change-3.84%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change22.13%
Market Cap6.18B
Analysts80.95
Price Target39.33 (34.65%)
Short Float %4.82%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.74%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.77%
DP23.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.37%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.37%
Max EPS beat(4)2.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)17.56%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)18.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)0%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.29%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.82%
PT rev (1m)-4.16%
PT rev (3m)-11.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.49
Fwd PE 7.61
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 7.89
P/OCF 6.17
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.34
EPS(TTM)3.44
EY11.78%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY13.14%
FCF(TTM)3.7
FCFY12.67%
OCF(TTM)4.73
OCFY16.19%
SpS34.83
BVpS-7.31
TBVpS-11.06
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)1.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.12%
ROE N/A
ROCE 35.94%
ROIC 29.41%
ROICexc 32.81%
ROICexgc 43.86%
OM 17.12%
PM (TTM) 9.88%
GM 44.6%
FCFM 10.62%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.12%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.97
Debt/EBITDA 2.54
Cap/Depr 81.34%
Cap/Sales 2.96%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 65.42%
Profit Quality 107.56%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.56
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC3.05
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)4.56%
EPS 3Y-16.93%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y5.92%
EPS Next 2Y7.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.49%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%
Revenue Next Year2.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.82%
Revenue Next 5Y3.09%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-14.27%
EBIT growth 5Y4.01%
EBIT Next Year21.11%
EBIT Next 3Y8.54%
EBIT Next 5Y7.01%
FCF growth 1Y-1.51%
FCF growth 3Y-18.56%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-12.19%
OCF growth 3Y-15.95%
OCF growth 5Y-6.44%