bebe storesBDST 50 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 72.34% as of Jun. 2025, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 27.05. 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 1,008 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks better than 87.8% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. bebe stores's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $13.90 Mil. bebe stores's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $19.22 Mil. Therefore, bebe stores's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 72.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -236.53 Med: 27.05 Max: 321.45
Current: 72.34
During the past 13 years, bebe stores's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 321.45%. The lowest was -236.53%. And the median was 27.05%.
BDST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 87.8% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.565
vs BDST: 72.34
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
bebe stores Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
bebe stores Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 AITX, DWAY, AIHS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is one times the annual (Jun. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 72.34% mean?
bebe stores (BDST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 72.34% as of Jun. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 27.05. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #123 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is bebe stores' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
bebe stores' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 72.34% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 27.05. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. bebe stores' value of 72.34% is 584.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #123 out of 1008 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to AITX and DWAY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #123 out of 1008 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places bebe stores in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57. bebe stores' value of 72.34% is 584.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.05 vs. the industry median of 10.57, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.57, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 72.34% is 584.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 72.34%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 27.05. 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 $0.31 — trading 86.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 72.34%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 27.05 and 584.7% above the Business Services industry median of 10.57. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 72.34% 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 $0.31 is trading 86.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.
GuruFocus considers bebe stores to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BDST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 72.34% (167% above median its 10-year median of 27.05)
GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $0.31 (86.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 584.7% above the Business Services median (#123 of 1008)
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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