Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) GF Value Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Former BL Stores GF Value Rank?

Former BL Stores LTS:0HN5 12 GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HN5 with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Former BL Stores has the GF Value Rank of 2.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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LTS:0HN5 vs WMT, COST, TGT: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Former BL Stores's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


Former BL Stores GF Value Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Former BL Stores's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Former BL Stores's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 2 mean?
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a GF Value Rank of 2 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Former BL Stores and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Former BL Stores' GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00.
Is Former BL Stores' GF Value Rank too high?
Former BL Stores' current GF Value Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Former BL Stores has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Former BL Stores' GF Value Rank compare to WMT and COST?
Former BL Stores' GF Value Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Former BL Stores' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 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 Value Rank for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Former BL Stores and its competitors. Former BL Stores's current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Former BL Stores stock overvalued right now?
Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5) has a current GF Value Rank of 2. The current GF Value Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Former BL Stores' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Former BL Stores (LTS:0HN5), the current GF Value Rank is 2 as of Aug. 29, 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.

Former BL Stores Business Description

Address 4900 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH, USA, 43081
Former BL Stores Inc, formerly Big Lots Inc is principally engaged in operating discount retail stores. The company provides a broad range of merchandise, including food, consumables, soft home products, hard home products, furniture, electronics and accessories, and seasonal products. The company sources the merchandise from traditional and close-out channels. In addition to merchandise, the company sells gift cards, issues merchandise credits, and more. The company operates stores throughout the United States, with around one-third of its stores in California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.
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