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BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BBY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0865161014 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

71.15  -0.45 (-0.63%)

Premarket: 70.41 -0.74 (-1.04%)

Fundamental Rating

6

BBY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BBY has an average financial health and profitability rating. BBY has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. BBY also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes BBY very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BBY was profitable.
BBY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BBY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BBY had a positive operating cash flow.
BBY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBY 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 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

BBY has a better Return On Assets (6.27%) than 73.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BBY (33.01%) is better than 86.78% of its industry peers.
BBY has a Return On Invested Capital of 18.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBY outperforms 86.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBY is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.27%
ROE 33.01%
ROIC 18.94%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)9.4%
ROE(3y)41.48%
ROE(5y)48.98%
ROIC(3y)19.35%
ROIC(5y)22.54%
BBY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.23%, BBY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.85% of the companies in the same industry.
BBY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.18%, BBY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BBY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BBY (22.60%) is worse than 76.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.18%
PM (TTM) 2.23%
GM 22.6%
OM growth 3Y-10.46%
OM growth 5Y-2.33%
PM growth 3Y-22.2%
PM growth 5Y-8.77%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
BBY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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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 BBY is creating value.
BBY has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBY has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BBY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BBY Yearly Shares OutstandingBBY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
BBY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

BBY has an Altman-Z score of 4.20. This indicates that BBY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BBY's Altman-Z score of 4.20 is amongst the best of the industry. BBY outperforms 84.30% of its industry peers.
BBY has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.83. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BBY's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBY outperforms 78.51% of its industry peers.
BBY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BBY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.41) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 0.83
Altman-Z 4.2
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC9.58%
BBY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that BBY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BBY (1.03) is worse than 74.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that BBY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BBY has a worse Quick ratio (0.39) than 65.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.39
BBY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BBY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.00%.
BBY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.80% yearly.
BBY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.43%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.99% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-13.97%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%-5.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.77%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.37%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
EPS Next 5Y14.74%
Revenue Next Year0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
BBY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
BBY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.15 indicates a reasonable valuation of BBY.
BBY's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BBY is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
BBY is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.42, the valuation of BBY can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BBY is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.15
Fwd PE 11.42
BBY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BBY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBY is cheaper than 76.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.8
EV/EBITDA 5.62
BBY Per share dataBBY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BBY has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)13.89
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.22%, BBY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of BBY has falen by -20.75%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
BBY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.10. BBY pays more dividend than 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
BBY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.22%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BBY grows each year by 13.37%, which is quite nice.
BBY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BBY has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
BBY Yearly Dividends per shareBBY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

87.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BBY is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP87.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
BBY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
BBY Dividend Payout.BBY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BEST BUY CO INC

NYSE:BBY (5/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 70.41 -0.74 (-1.04%)

71.15

-0.45 (-0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04 2025-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-21 2025-05-21/bmo
Inst Owners87.27%
Inst Owner Change0.48%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change2.37%
Market Cap15.04B
Analysts68.48
Price Target88.77 (24.76%)
Short Float %7.34%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.22%
Yearly Dividend3.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
DP87.06%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-25 2025-03-25 (0.95)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(2)6.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.62%
Max EPS beat(4)14.65%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.33%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)10.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.63%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.27%
PT rev (1m)-2.79%
PT rev (3m)-12.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.15
Fwd PE 11.42
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 10.8
P/OCF 7.17
P/B 5.36
P/tB 8.39
EV/EBITDA 5.62
EPS(TTM)6.38
EY8.97%
EPS(NY)6.23
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)6.59
FCFY9.26%
OCF(TTM)9.93
OCFY13.95%
SpS196.47
BVpS13.28
TBVpS8.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)13.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.27%
ROE 33.01%
ROCE 25.63%
ROIC 18.94%
ROICexc 24.69%
ROICexgc 30.7%
OM 4.18%
PM (TTM) 2.23%
GM 22.6%
FCFM 3.35%
ROA(3y)7.85%
ROA(5y)9.4%
ROE(3y)41.48%
ROE(5y)48.98%
ROIC(3y)19.35%
ROIC(5y)22.54%
ROICexc(3y)25.47%
ROICexc(5y)38.8%
ROICexgc(3y)34.77%
ROICexgc(5y)61.16%
ROCE(3y)26.19%
ROCE(5y)30.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-32.43%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-24.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.87%
OM growth 3Y-10.46%
OM growth 5Y-2.33%
PM growth 3Y-22.2%
PM growth 5Y-8.77%
GM growth 3Y0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 0.83
Debt/EBITDA 0.44
Cap/Depr 81.52%
Cap/Sales 1.7%
Interest Coverage 37.7
Cash Conversion 80.69%
Profit Quality 150.16%
Current Ratio 1.03
Quick Ratio 0.39
Altman-Z 4.2
F-Score6
WACC9.58%
ROIC/WACC1.98
Cap/Depr(3y)89.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.69%
Profit Quality(3y)89.19%
Profit Quality(5y)120.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y-13.97%
EPS 5Y0.8%
EPS Q2Q%-5.15%
EPS Next Y-2.37%
EPS Next 2Y3.39%
EPS Next 3Y6.63%
EPS Next 5Y14.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.08%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-4.77%
Revenue Next Year0.27%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y2.1%
EBIT growth 1Y0.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.8%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.29%
EBIT Next Year54.2%
EBIT Next 3Y18.91%
EBIT Next 5Y13.58%
FCF growth 1Y106.22%
FCF growth 3Y-17.9%
FCF growth 5Y-5.24%
OCF growth 1Y42.72%
OCF growth 3Y-13.59%
OCF growth 5Y-3.94%