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bebe storesBDST -1.17%49 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 142.01% as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates BDST with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,081 Business Services companies, bebe stores ranks better than 85.75% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. bebe stores's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 142.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for bebe stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
BDST'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -183.98 Med: -11.41 Max: 142.01
Current: 142.01
During the past 13 years, bebe stores's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 142.01%. The lowest was -183.98%. And the median was -11.41%.
BDST's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 85.75% of 1081
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 21.97
vs BDST: 142.01
bebe stores's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
bebe stores ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for bebe stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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, MWG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, bebe stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, bebe stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where bebe stores's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is one times the annual (Jun. 2025) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 142.01% mean?
bebe stores (BDST) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 142.01% as of Jun. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #154 out of 1081 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is bebe stores' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
bebe stores' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 142.01%. The Business Services industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.97. bebe stores' value of 142.01% is 546.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #154 out of 1081 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 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does bebe stores' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AITX and DWAY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, bebe stores ranks #154 out of 1081 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places bebe stores in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.97. bebe stores' value of 142.01% is 546.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Business Services company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 21.97, based on 1,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. bebe stores's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 142.01% is 546.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on bebe stores and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. bebe stores's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 142.01%. 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 $2.22, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 76% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 142.01% and 546.4% above the Business Services industry median of 21.97. bebe stores' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For bebe stores (BDST), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 142.01% 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 $0.53 is trading 76% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.
GuruFocus considers bebe stores to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BDST:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 142.01%
GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $0.53 (76% below fair value)
Industry Position: 546.4% above the Business Services median (#154 of 1081)
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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