Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Barnes & Noble Education Inc stock (BNED) is currently trading at $9.12. Barnes & Noble Education Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.17. Analyst consensus price target for BNED is $0.75. WallStSmart rates BNED as Underperform.
- BNED PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- BNED PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- BNED intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- BNED fair value vs current price
- BNED insider transactions and insider buying
- Is BNED undervalued or overvalued?
- Barnes & Noble Education Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BNED Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BNED analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
77.04% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.05x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) Areas to Watch (6)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Revenue growing slowly at 2.10% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Modest earnings growth at 8.40%
Supporting Valuation Data
Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.10), Price/Sales (0.17), Price/Book (1.05) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.10%, EPS Growth at 8.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -36.80%, Operating Margin at 3.65%, Profit Margin at -4.47%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -36.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Profit Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BNED Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BNED's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.17x sits near its historical average of 0.17x (57th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 3% below its historical high of 0.18x set in Mar 2026, and 3% above its historical low of 0.17x in Mar 2026.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › SPECIALTY RETAIL
The Big Picture
Barnes & Noble Education Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.6B with 2% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -4.5% profit margin.
Key Findings
The company is unprofitable with a -4.5% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -33M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Barnes & Noble Education Inc.
Bottom Line
Barnes & Noble Education Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Barnes & Noble Education Inc(BNED)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
SPECIALTY RETAIL
USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.