Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) ROCE %: 0.57% (As of Apr. 2026)


FRA:2BN0 Barnes & Noble Education Inc FRA:2BN0
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What is Barnes & Noble Education ROCE %?

Barnes & Noble Education FRA:2BN0 +5.05% 47 ROCE % is 0.57% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2BN0 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.03. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Barnes & Noble Education's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.57%.

Barnes & Noble Education  (FRA:2BN0) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Barnes & Noble Education ROCE % Related Terms

Barnes & Noble Education ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barnes & Noble Education's ROCE % 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.

Barnes & Noble Education ROCE % Chart

Barnes & Noble Education Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
ROCE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.70 -11.66 -9.71 -9.13 6.67

Barnes & Noble Education Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.69 -17.57 28.97 10.70 0.57
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Barnes & Noble Education ROCE % Calculation

Barnes & Noble Education's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Apr. 2026 )  (A: Apr. 2025 )(A: Apr. 2026 )
=28.183/( ( (703.354 - 248.51) + (632.612 - 242.481) )/ 2 )
=28.183/( (454.844+390.131)/ 2 )
=28.183/422.4875
=6.67 %

Barnes & Noble Education's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Apr. 2026 )  (Q: Jan. 2026 )(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=2.432/( ( (961.892 - 493.417) + (632.612 - 242.481) )/ 2 )
=2.432/( ( 468.475 + 390.131 )/ 2 )
=2.432/429.303
=0.57 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 0.57% mean?
Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) has a ROCE % of 0.57% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Barnes & Noble Education's ROCE % too high?
Barnes & Noble Education's current ROCE % is 0.57%. The Retail - Cyclical industry median ROCE % is 7.63. Barnes & Noble Education's value of 0.57% is 92.5% below this industry median. Overall, Barnes & Noble Education has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnes & Noble Education's ROCE % compare to BBW and BWMX?
Barnes & Noble Education's ROCE % of 0.57% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.63. Barnes & Noble Education's value of 0.57% is 92.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median ROCE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.63, based on 1,110 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barnes & Noble Education's current ROCE % of 0.57% is 92.5% below 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median ROCE % is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnes & Noble Education's current ROCE % is 0.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnes & Noble Education stock overvalued right now?
Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) has a current ROCE % of 0.57%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.03, compared to a current price of €10.40 — trading 412.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 0.57% and 92.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.63. Barnes & Noble Education's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0), the current ROCE % is 0.57% as of Apr. 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.

Is Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.40 is trading 412.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2BN0:

  • ROCE %: 0.57%
  • GF Value™: €2.03 vs. price of €10.40 (412.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2BN0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Barnes & Noble Education Business Description

Other Exchanges BNED:USA
Address 180 Park Avenue, Suite 301, Florham Park, NJ, USA, 07932
Barnes & Noble Education Inc is a contract operator of physical and virtual bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions across the United States. The company is also a textbook wholesaler and inventory management hardware and software provider. It offers course materials through physical and online bookstores, including new and used print textbooks, rental options, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware. Products are also offered directly to students through Textbooks.com. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of products through its bookstore locations, including virtual bookstores, and the bookstore affiliated e-commerce websites.
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