bebe storesBDST 50 Pretax Margin % is 56.05% as of Jun. 2025. 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 98.04% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. bebe stores's Pre-Tax Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $28.03 Mil. bebe stores's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $50.00 Mil. Therefore, bebe stores's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 56.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.7 Med: -1.95 Max: 56.05
Current: 56.05
BDST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 98.04% of 1074
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 5.35
vs BDST: 56.05
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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bebe stores Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's Pretax 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 56.05% as of Jun. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #21 out of 1074 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is bebe stores' Pretax Margin % too high?
bebe stores' current Pretax Margin % is 56.05%. The Business Services industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. bebe stores' value of 56.05% is 947.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #21 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' Pretax Margin % compare to AIHS and AITX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #21 out of 1074 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places bebe stores in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.35. bebe stores' value of 56.05% is 947.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Business Services companies is 5.35, based on 1,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current Pretax Margin % of 56.05% is 947.7% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current Pretax Margin % is 56.05%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 56.05% and 947.7% above the Business Services industry median of 5.35. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current Pretax Margin % is 56.05% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 56.05%
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.34 (84.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 947.7% above the Business Services median (#21 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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