BNED (Barnes & Noble Education) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.21 (As of Apr. 2026)

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BNED Barnes & Noble Education Inc BNED
51 GF Score
Price $12.03
GF Value $2.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Barnes & Noble Education LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Barnes & Noble Education BNED +0.59% 51 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNED with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Barnes & Noble Education's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.21.

Barnes & Noble Education's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Apr. 2025 (0.28) to Apr. 2026 (0.21). It may suggest that Barnes & Noble Education is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Barnes & Noble Education  (NYSE:BNED) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Barnes & Noble Education LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Barnes & Noble Education LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barnes & Noble Education's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

Barnes & Noble Education LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Barnes & Noble Education Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.28 0.21

Barnes & Noble Education Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.28 0.30 0.22 0.21 0.21
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Barnes & Noble Education LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Barnes & Noble Education's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Apr. 2026 )
=156.455/739.897
=0.21

Barnes & Noble Education's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=156.455/739.897
=0.21

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.21 mean?
Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.21 as of Apr. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors.
Is Barnes & Noble Education's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Barnes & Noble Education's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. Overall, Barnes & Noble Education has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnes & Noble Education's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BBW and FLWS?
Barnes & Noble Education's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.21 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors. Barnes & Noble Education's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnes & Noble Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $12.03 — trading 401.3% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21. Barnes & Noble Education's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barnes & Noble Education (BNED), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.21 as of Apr. 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 Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.03 is trading 401.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40. GuruFocus considers Barnes & Noble Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNED:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.21
  • GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $12.03 (401.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BNED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Barnes & Noble Education Business Description

Address 180 Park Avenue, Suite 301, Florham Park, NJ, USA, 07932
Barnes & Noble Education Inc is a contract operator of physical and virtual bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions across the United States. The company is also a textbook wholesaler and inventory management hardware and software provider. It offers course materials through physical and online bookstores, including new and used print textbooks, rental options, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware. Products are also offered directly to students through Textbooks.com. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of products through its bookstore locations, including virtual bookstores, and the bookstore affiliated e-commerce websites.
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