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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 Bed Bath & Beyond's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OVER'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.34 Med: -0.08 Max: 1.13
Current: -0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bed Bath & Beyond was 1.13. The lowest was -3.34. And the median was -0.08.
FRA:OVER's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 903
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.41
vs FRA:OVER: -0.32
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bed Bath & Beyond Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
FRA:OVER vs LOGC, NEGG, JMIA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bed Bath & Beyond's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bed Bath & Beyond'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.36 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bed Bath & Beyond. According to the industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bed Bath & Beyond's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 903 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bed Bath & Beyond has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bed Bath & Beyond's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LOGC and NEGG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 903 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bed Bath & Beyond in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.41, based on 903 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. 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 Bed Bath & Beyond. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bed Bath & Beyond's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond stock overvalued right now?
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.55, compared to a current price of €4.54 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.36. Bed Bath & Beyond's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.36 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bed Bath & Beyond stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.54 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.55.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OVER:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.36
GF Value™: €5.55 vs. price of €4.54 (18.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OVER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is an e-commerce-focused retailer with an affinity model that owns or has ownership interests in various retail brands, offering products and services that enable its customers to enhance everyday life through quality, style, and value. The company currently owns Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and other related brands and websites, as well as a blockchain asset portfolio. Its e-commerce platforms, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.overstock.com, are targeted at customers seeking various products such as furniture, bedding, area rugs, tabletop and cookware, decor, storage, jewelry, etc, at affordable prices. In addition to products, the company also offers add-on services across platforms, including warranties, shipping insurance, and installation services.
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