BNED (Barnes & Noble Education) Treasury Stock: $-23 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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BNED Barnes & Noble Education Inc BNED
51 GF Score
Price $12.03
GF Value $2.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Barnes & Noble Education Treasury Stock?

Barnes & Noble Education BNED +0.59% 51 Treasury Stock is $-23 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BNED with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Treasury stock is the portion of shares that a company keeps in their own treasury. Barnes & Noble Education's treasury stock for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-23 Mil.

Treasury stock may have come from a repurchase or buyback from shareholders; or it may have never been issued to the public in the first place.

Barnes & Noble Education Treasury Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barnes & Noble Education's Treasury Stock can be seen below:

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Barnes & Noble Education Treasury Stock Chart

Barnes & Noble Education Annual Data
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Barnes & Noble Education Treasury Stock Calculation

The portion of shares that a company keeps in their own treasury. Treasury stock may have come from a repurchase or buyback from shareholders; or it may have never been issued to the public in the first place. These shares don't pay dividends, have no voting rights, and should not be included in shares outstanding calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Treasury Stock →
What does a Treasury Stock of $-23 Mil mean?
Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) has a Treasury Stock of $-23 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Treasury stock is a contra-equity item that records the amount of stock not issued to shareholders. View historical data for Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors.
Is Barnes & Noble Education's Treasury Stock too high?
Barnes & Noble Education's current Treasury Stock is $-23 Mil. Overall, Barnes & Noble Education has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnes & Noble Education's Treasury Stock compare to BBW and FLWS?
Barnes & Noble Education's Treasury Stock of $-23 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Treasury Stock for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Treasury Stock depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Treasury Stock 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 Treasury Stock mean?
A high Treasury Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Treasury stock is a contra-equity item that records the amount of stock not issued to shareholders. View historical data for Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors. Barnes & Noble Education's current Treasury Stock is $-23 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $12.03 — trading 401.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Treasury Stock is $-23 Mil. Barnes & Noble Education's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Treasury Stock calculated?
Treasury Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barnes & Noble Education (BNED), the current Treasury Stock is $-23 Mil 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 (BNED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.03 is trading 401.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40. GuruFocus considers Barnes & Noble Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNED:

  • Treasury Stock: $-23 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $12.03 (401.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Barnes & Noble Education Business Description

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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$12.03
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