Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)vsBarnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$90.80
+3.08%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.73B
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$11.23
+2.84%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $389.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 2358% more annual revenue ($42.20B vs $1.72B). BBY leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 1.3%. BNED appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. BBY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BBY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
BNED
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.8%
Fair Value
$41.72
Current Price
$90.80
$49.08 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BNED.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
0.8% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : BNED
The strongest argument for BNED centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
BBY is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
BBY generates stronger free cash flow (737M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BBY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Best Buy Co. Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
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