bebe storesBDST 50 EBITDA Margin % is 84.24% as of Jun. 2025, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 33.96. 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 1,071 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks better than 98.13% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. bebe stores's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $42.12 Mil. bebe stores's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $50.00 Mil. Therefore, bebe stores's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 84.24%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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bebe stores EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's EBITDA Margin % 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 AIHS, AITX, MWG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 84.24% as of Jun. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 33.96. Over the past decade, bebe stores' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.18 to 84.25. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #20 out of 1071 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is bebe stores' EBITDA Margin % too high?
bebe stores' current EBITDA Margin % of 84.24% is 148% above median its 10-year median of 33.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.18 to a high of 84.25. The Business Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. bebe stores' value of 84.24% is 670.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #20 out of 1071 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to AIHS and AITX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #20 out of 1071 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places bebe stores in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93. bebe stores' value of 84.24% is 670.7% above this benchmark. Historically, bebe stores' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 22.18 to 84.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.96 vs. the industry median of 10.93, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Business Services companies is 10.93, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current EBITDA Margin % of 84.24% is 670.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current EBITDA Margin % is 84.24%, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 33.96. 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 $0.34 — trading 84.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 84.24%, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 33.96 and 670.7% above the Business Services industry median of 10.93. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current EBITDA Margin % is 84.24% 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 $0.34 is trading 84.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers bebe stores to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BDST:
EBITDA Margin %: 84.24% (148% above median its 10-year median of 33.96)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.34 (84.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 670.7% above the Business Services median (#20 of 1071)
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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