bebe storesBDST 50 Net Margin % is 27.80% as of Jun. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 22.44. 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 1,074 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks better than 95.25% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. bebe stores's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $13.90 Mil. bebe stores's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $50.00 Mil. Therefore, bebe stores's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 27.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.05 Med: 22.44 Max: 39.85
Current: 27.8
BDST's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95.25% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.83
vs BDST: 27.80
bebe stores (OTCPK:BDST) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
bebe stores Net Margin % Related Terms
bebe stores Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's Net 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's Net 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 Net Margin % of 27.80% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 22.44. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #51 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is bebe stores' Net Margin % too high?
bebe stores' current Net Margin % of 27.80% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 22.44. The Business Services industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. bebe stores' value of 27.80% is 625.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #51 out of 1074 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' Net Margin % compare to AIHS and AITX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #51 out of 1074 companies for Net Margin %. This places bebe stores in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.83. bebe stores' value of 27.80% is 625.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.44 vs. the industry median of 3.83, 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 Net Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.83, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current Net Margin % of 27.80% is 625.8% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current Net Margin % is 27.80%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 22.44. 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 Net Margin % is 27.80%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 22.44 and 625.8% above the Business Services industry median of 3.83. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current Net Margin % is 27.80% 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:
Net Margin %: 27.80% (24% above median its 10-year median of 22.44)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.34 (84.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 625.8% above the Business Services median (#51 of 1074)
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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