Bloomsbury Publishing has the GF Score of 84, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Bloomsbury Publishing
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Bloomsbury Publishing GF Score Related Terms
LSE:BMY vs NYT, WLY: GF Score Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing GF Score vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score falls into.
Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) has a GF Score of 84 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.00. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 92.00.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current GF Score of 84 is near median its 10-year median of 84.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.00 to a high of 92.00. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score compare to NYT and WLY?
Bloomsbury Publishing's GF Score of 84 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own GF Score has ranged from 58.00 to 92.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good GF Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. Bloomsbury Publishing's current GF Score is 84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.54, compared to a current price of £6.25 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 84, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.00. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY), the current GF Score is 84 as of Jul. 09, 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (LSE:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £6.25 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.54.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMY:
GF Score: 84 (near median its 10-year median of 84.00)
GF Value™: £5.54 vs. price of £6.25 (12.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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