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bebe storesBDST +4.29%50 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27 as of Jun. 2025, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates BDST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks better than 81.72% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.04 Med: 1.93 Max: 2.63
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of bebe stores was 2.63. The lowest was -1.04. And the median was 1.93.
BDST's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.72% of 837
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.6
vs BDST: 0.27
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
bebe stores Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
bebe stores Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BDST vs AITX, DWAY, AIHS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
bebe stores Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is one times the quarterly (Jun. 2025) EBITDA data.
bebe stores (BDST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on bebe stores. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.93. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #153 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is bebe stores' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
bebe stores' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. bebe stores' value of 0.27 is 83.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #153 out of 837 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, bebe stores has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does bebe stores' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AITX and DWAY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #153 out of 837 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places bebe stores in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. bebe stores' value of 0.27 is 83.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.60, bebe stores has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.60, based on 837 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.27 is 83.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on bebe stores. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is bebe stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, bebe stores (BDST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.23, compared to a current price of $0.32 — trading 85.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 83.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.60. bebe stores' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.27 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is bebe stores (BDST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, bebe stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.32 is trading 85.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers bebe stores to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BDST:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.27 (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.32 (85.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.1% below the Business Services median (#153 of 837)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
bebe stores Inc operates through a network of Buddy's Home Furnishings franchise stores located across the Southeastern U.S. These stores provide furniture, appliances, electronics, and accessories to consumers through both retail sales and rent-to-own agreements. It prominently focuses on women's fashion apparel and accessories. The company generates the majority of its revenue through Rental income by renting its merchandise, such as furniture, appliances and consumer electronics to customers.
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