BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BBY • US0865161014

Current stock price

62.98 USD
-0.23 (-0.36%)
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62.6 USD
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This BBY fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BBY Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BBY was profitable.
  • BBY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BBY has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years BBY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.29%, BBY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BBY has a Return On Equity of 36.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBY outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BBY (18.65%) is better than 87.80% of its industry peers.
  • BBY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.16%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.44%) for BBY is below the current ROIC(18.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.29%
ROE 36.07%
ROIC 18.65%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)8.97%
ROE(3y)36.58%
ROE(5y)48.35%
ROIC(3y)18.44%
ROIC(5y)21.75%
BBY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • BBY has a better Profit Margin (2.56%) than 64.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBY has declined.
  • BBY has a better Operating Margin (4.25%) than 65.04% of its industry peers.
  • BBY's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.48%, BBY is doing worse than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.25%
PM (TTM) 2.56%
GM 22.48%
OM growth 3Y0.02%
OM growth 5Y-5.17%
PM growth 3Y-5.77%
PM growth 5Y-7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
BBY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5 10 15 20

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2. BBY Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBY is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BBY has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BBY has less shares outstanding
  • BBY has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BBY Yearly Shares OutstandingBBY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
BBY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • BBY has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.93. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • BBY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBY outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that BBY is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • BBY has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 0.93
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC8.62%
BBY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BBY has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that BBY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BBY has a worse Current ratio (1.11) than 65.04% of its industry peers.
  • BBY has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that BBY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BBY's Quick ratio of 0.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBY outperforms 40.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.43
BBY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. BBY Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.94% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.05% on average over the past years.
  • BBY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.39%.
  • Measured over the past years, BBY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.48% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.94%
EPS 3Y-3.2%
EPS 5Y-4.05%
EPS Q2Q%1.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.48%
Sales Q2Q%-0.96%

3.2 Future

  • BBY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.97% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BBY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.5%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.98%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
BBY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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. BBY Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of BBY.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBY indicates a rather cheap valuation: BBY is cheaper than 86.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBY to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say BBY is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of BBY can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, BBY is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.78
Fwd PE 9.36
BBY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 86.99% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBY is valued cheaper than 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.49
EV/EBITDA 4.87
BBY Per share dataBBY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BBY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of BBY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%

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5. BBY Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.98%, BBY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.79, BBY pays a better dividend. On top of this BBY pays more dividend than 91.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BBY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.98%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of BBY grows each year by 11.46%, which is quite nice.
  • BBY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • BBY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.46%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
BBY Yearly Dividends per shareBBY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 74.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBY. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of BBY is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
BBY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
BBY Dividend Payout.BBY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BBY Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BEST BUY CO INC

NYSE:BBY (3/27/2026, 5:14:46 PM)

After market: 62.6 -0.38 (-0.6%)

62.98

-0.23 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-27
Inst Owners99.32%
Inst Owner Change11.64%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap13.20B
Revenue(TTM)41.69B
Net Income(TTM)1.07B
Analysts67.74
Price Target80.97 (28.56%)
Short Float %12.56%
Short Ratio4.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.98%
Yearly Dividend3.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.46%
DP74.93%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-24
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.39%
Min EPS beat(2)4.81%
Max EPS beat(2)5.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.94%
Min EPS beat(4)4.41%
Max EPS beat(4)5.96%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.96%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.54%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)9.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.18%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.59%
PT rev (1m)-2.46%
PT rev (3m)-5.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.78
Fwd PE 9.36
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 10.49
P/OCF 6.73
P/B 4.45
P/tB 6.07
EV/EBITDA 4.87
EPS(TTM)6.44
EY10.23%
EPS(NY)6.73
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)6
FCFY9.53%
OCF(TTM)9.36
OCFY14.87%
SpS198.96
BVpS14.15
TBVpS10.38
PEG (NY)2.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number45.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.29%
ROE 36.07%
ROCE 25.33%
ROIC 18.65%
ROICexc 24.83%
ROICexgc 29.22%
OM 4.25%
PM (TTM) 2.56%
GM 22.48%
FCFM 3.02%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)8.97%
ROE(3y)36.58%
ROE(5y)48.35%
ROIC(3y)18.44%
ROIC(5y)21.75%
ROICexc(3y)23.94%
ROICexc(5y)31.53%
ROICexgc(3y)30.16%
ROICexgc(5y)46.4%
ROCE(3y)25.04%
ROCE(5y)29.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16.45%
OM growth 3Y0.02%
OM growth 5Y-5.17%
PM growth 3Y-5.77%
PM growth 5Y-7.59%
GM growth 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.84
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 0.93
Debt/EBITDA 0.45
Cap/Depr 84.72%
Cap/Sales 1.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.4%
Profit Quality 117.68%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.43
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC2.16
Cap/Depr(3y)84.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.7%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.73%
Profit Quality(3y)107.41%
Profit Quality(5y)97.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.94%
EPS 3Y-3.2%
EPS 5Y-4.05%
EPS Q2Q%1.16%
EPS Next Y4.5%
EPS Next 2Y6.26%
EPS Next 3Y11.82%
EPS Next 5Y10.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.48%
Sales Q2Q%-0.96%
Revenue Next Year0%
Revenue Next 2Y0.69%
Revenue Next 3Y1.05%
Revenue Next 5Y1.98%
EBIT growth 1Y2.13%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.41%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.52%
EBIT Next Year51.61%
EBIT Next 3Y20.35%
EBIT Next 5Y13.23%
FCF growth 1Y-9.63%
FCF growth 3Y12.06%
FCF growth 5Y-21.48%
OCF growth 1Y-6.48%
OCF growth 3Y2.46%
OCF growth 5Y-16.82%

BEST BUY CO INC / BBY Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BBY.


What is the valuation status of BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BEST BUY CO INC (BBY). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) stock?

BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) is expected to grow by 4.5% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) stock?

The dividend rating of BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.93%.