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bebe storesBDST 50 Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 as of Jun. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.66. 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 957 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks worse than 50.47% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.99 Med: 0.66 Max: 0.76
Current: 0.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of bebe stores was 0.76. The lowest was -2.99. And the median was 0.66.
BDST's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 50.47% of 957
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.33
vs BDST: 0.34
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
bebe stores Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
bebe stores Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's Debt-to-Equity 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.
bebe stores (BDST) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 as of Jun. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.66. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #483 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is bebe stores' Debt-to-Equity too high?
bebe stores' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. bebe stores' value of 0.34 is 3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #483 out of 957 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-Equity compare to AITX and DWAY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #483 out of 957 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places bebe stores in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33. bebe stores' value of 0.34 is 3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.33, bebe stores has consistently been above 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-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Business Services companies is 0.33, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.34 is 3% above 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. 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 $0.31 — trading 86.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.33. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.34 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 $0.31 is trading 86.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers bebe stores to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BDST:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.34 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.31 (86.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3% above the Business Services median (#483 of 957)
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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