Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at -4.2x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 1992–2022
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -4.2x, with a stock price of $5.93 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.89.
The current P/E is 111% below its 5-year average of 37.9x. Over the past five years, BBBY's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.7x to a high of 337.2x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, BBBY trades at a 120% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 307 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
Relative to the broader market, BBBY trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our BBBY DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
BBBY Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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BBBY P/E vs Peers
Home Furnishings and Decor Retail peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27B | 25.7 | 1.66 | +1% | |
| $59B | 16.1 | - | -8% | |
| $2B | 7.3Lowest | - | +144%Best | |
| $6B | 10.4 | - | +12% | |
| $21B | 35.4 | - | +22% | |
| $181B | 33.6 | 0.26Best | +15% | |
| $2.6T | 34.1 | 1.22 | +30% | |
| $934B | 42.9 | 3.90 | +13% | |
| $7B | 53.2 | - | -41% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
BBBY Historical P/E Data (1992–2022)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 Q3 | Nov 26 2022 | $25.39 | $0.20 | 128.1x | +427% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Aug 27 2022 | $26.11 | $1.64 | 15.9x | -34% |
| FY2022 Q1 | May 28 2022 | $32.31 | $2.36 | 13.7x | -44% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Feb 26 2022 | $53.98 | $2.49 | 21.7x | -11% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Nov 27 2021 | $92.18 | $2.06 | 44.8x | +84% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Aug 28 2021 | $73.48 | $1.92 | 38.2x | +57% |
| FY2021 Q1 | May 29 2021 | $85.43 | $1.92 | 44.5x | +83% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Feb 27 2021 | $67.17 | $1.19 | 56.6x | +133% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Nov 28 2020 | $69.33 | $0.21 | 337.2x | +1287% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Nov 25 2017 | $63.95 | $3.01 | 21.3x | -13% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Aug 26 2017 | $20.50 | $3.89 | 5.3x | -78% |
| FY2017 Q1 | May 27 2017 | $14.40 | $4.33 | 3.3x | -86% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Feb 25 2017 | $18.15 | $4.60 | 3.9x | -84% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Nov 26 2016 | $17.95 | $4.67 | 3.8x | -84% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Aug 27 2016 | $15.43 | $4.91 | 3.1x | -87% |
| FY2016 Q1 | May 28 2016 | $17.00 | $5.01 | 3.4x | -86% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Feb 27 2016 | $14.35 | $5.14 | 2.8x | -89% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Nov 28 2015 | $13.56 | $5.03 | 2.7x | -89% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Aug 29 2015 | $20.14 | $5.17 | 3.9x | -84% |
| FY2015 Q1 | May 30 2015 | $21.63 | $5.13 | 4.2x | -83% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Feb 28 2015 | $22.72 | $5.13 | 4.4x | -82% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Nov 29 2014 | $24.86 | $4.93 | 5.0x | -79% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Aug 30 2014 | $17.67 | $4.82 | 3.7x | -85% |
| FY2014 Q1 | May 31 2014 | $15.26 | $4.81 | 3.2x | -87% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Mar 01 2014 | $19.67 | $4.81 | 4.1x | -83% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Nov 30 2013 | $28.00 | $4.89 | 5.7x | -76% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Aug 31 2013 | $28.13 | $4.80 | 5.9x | -76% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Jun 01 2013 | $25.92 | $4.62 | 5.6x | -77% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Mar 02 2013 | $11.70 | $4.58 | 2.6x | -89% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Nov 24 2012 | $14.60 | $4.37 | 3.3x | -86% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Aug 25 2012 | $8.52 | $4.29 | 2.0x | -92% |
| FY2012 Q1 | May 26 2012 | $6.70 | $4.24 | 1.6x | -93% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Feb 25 2012 | $6.68 | $4.07 | 1.6x | -93% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Nov 26 2011 | $7.75 | $3.70 | 2.1x | -91% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Aug 27 2011 | $10.13 | $3.49 | 2.9x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q1 | May 28 2011 | $14.37 | $3.26 | 4.4x | -82% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Feb 26 2011 | $13.97 | $3.06 | 4.6x | -81% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Nov 27 2010 | $14.22 | $2.82 | 5.0x | -79% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Aug 28 2010 | $14.71 | $2.66 | 5.5x | -77% |
| FY2010 Q1 | May 29 2010 | $22.50 | $2.48 | 9.1x | -63% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Feb 27 2010 | $12.31 | $2.30 | 5.4x | -78% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Nov 28 2009 | $14.67 | $1.99 | 7.4x | -70% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Aug 29 2009 | $12.57 | $1.75 | 7.2x | -70% |
| FY2009 Q1 | May 30 2009 | $11.38 | $1.69 | 6.7x | -72% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Feb 28 2009 | $8.15 | $1.65 | 4.9x | -80% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Nov 29 2008 | $10.49 | $1.76 | 6.0x | -75% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Aug 30 2008 | $21.14 | $1.94 | 10.9x | -55% |
| FY2008 Q1 | May 31 2008 | $25.27 | $2.03 | 12.4x | -49% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Mar 01 2008 | $10.25 | $2.11 | 4.9x | -80% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Dec 01 2007 | $23.17 | $2.18 | 10.6x | -56% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Sep 01 2007 | $22.21 | $2.16 | 10.3x | -58% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jun 02 2007 | $18.86 | $2.12 | 8.9x | -63% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Mar 03 2007 | $17.59 | $2.09 | 8.4x | -65% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Nov 25 2006 | $14.51 | $2.02 | 7.2x | -70% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Aug 26 2006 | $17.95 | $1.97 | 9.1x | -63% |
| FY2006 Q1 | May 27 2006 | $22.66 | $1.93 | 11.7x | -52% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Feb 25 2006 | $23.40 | $1.91 | 12.3x | -50% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Nov 26 2005 | $39.55 | $1.85 | 21.4x | -12% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Aug 27 2005 | $40.35 | $1.80 | 22.4x | -8% |
| FY2005 Q1 | May 28 2005 | $38.95 | $1.72 | 22.6x | -7% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Feb 26 2005 | $53.54 | $1.66 | 32.3x | +33% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Nov 27 2004 | $65.60 | $1.53 | 42.9x | +76% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Aug 28 2004 | $32.58 | $1.46 | 22.3x | -8% |
| FY2004 Q1 | May 29 2004 | $35.99 | $1.39 | 25.9x | +7% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Feb 28 2004 | $29.27 | $1.31 | 22.3x | -8% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Nov 29 2003 | $15.85 | $1.19 | 13.3x | -45% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Aug 30 2003 | $14.25 | $1.11 | 12.8x | -47% |
| FY2003 Q1 | May 31 2003 | $13.45 | $1.04 | 12.9x | -47% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Mar 01 2003 | $12.70 | $1.00 | 12.7x | -48% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Nov 30 2002 | $13.42 | $0.93 | 14.4x | -41% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Aug 31 2002 | $6.13 | $0.86 | 7.1x | -71% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Jun 01 2002 | $13.02 | $0.79 | 16.5x | -32% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Mar 02 2002 | $34.15 | $0.74 | 46.1x | +90% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Dec 01 2001 | $32.47 | $0.68 | 47.8x | +96% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Sep 01 2001 | $28.85 | $0.64 | 45.1x | +85% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Jun 02 2001 | $30.64 | $0.61 | 50.2x | +107% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Mar 03 2001 | $24.69 | $0.59 | 41.8x | +72% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Nov 25 2000 | $21.38 | $0.54 | 39.6x | +63% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Aug 26 2000 | $18.31 | $0.51 | 35.9x | +48% |
| FY2000 Q1 | May 27 2000 | $16.94 | $0.48 | 35.3x | +45% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Feb 26 2000 | $11.97 | $0.46 | 26.0x | +7% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Nov 27 1999 | $15.91 | $0.41 | 38.8x | +60% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Aug 28 1999 | $13.44 | $0.39 | 34.5x | +42% |
| FY1999 Q1 | May 29 1999 | $17.09 | $0.36 | 47.5x | +95% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Feb 27 1999 | $14.72 | $0.35 | 42.1x | +73% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Nov 28 1998 | $15.97 | $0.32 | 50.0x | +106% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Aug 29 1998 | $9.47 | $0.30 | 31.6x | +30% |
| FY1998 Q1 | May 30 1998 | $12.55 | $0.28 | 44.9x | +85% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Feb 28 1998 | $10.80 | $0.27 | 40.1x | +65% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Nov 29 1997 | $8.34 | $0.25 | 33.4x | +37% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Aug 30 1997 | $7.75 | $0.23 | 33.7x | +39% |
| FY1997 Q1 | May 31 1997 | $7.09 | $0.22 | 32.2x | +33% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Mar 01 1997 | $6.50 | $0.21 | 31.0x | +27% |
| FY1996 Q3 | Nov 24 1996 | $6.91 | $0.19 | 36.4x | +50% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Aug 25 1996 | $5.16 | $0.18 | 28.7x | +18% |
| FY1996 Q1 | May 26 1996 | $7.75 | $0.16 | 48.6x | +100% |
| FY1995 Q4 | Feb 25 1996 | $5.34 | $0.15 | 35.7x | +47% |
| FY1995 Q3 | - | $4.11 | $0.14 | 30.4x | +25% |
| FY1995 Q2 | - | $3.42 | $0.13 | 27.3x | +12% |
| FY1995 Q1 | May 31 1995 | $2.91 | $0.13 | 23.3x | -4% |
| FY1994 Q4 | - | $3.03 | $0.13 | 24.3x | -0% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Nov 30 1994 | $3.63 | $0.12 | 31.1x | +28% |
| FY1994 Q2 | Aug 31 1994 | $3.67 | $0.11 | 34.4x | +42% |
| FY1994 Q1 | - | $3.53 | $0.10 | 36.6x | +50% |
| FY1993 Q4 | Feb 28 1994 | $3.41 | $0.10 | 35.3x | +45% |
| FY1993 Q3 | - | $4.06 | $0.09 | 45.2x | +86% |
| FY1993 Q2 | - | $3.47 | $0.09 | 38.6x | +59% |
| FY1993 Q1 | May 31 1993 | $2.58 | $0.08 | 32.3x | +33% |
| FY1992 Q4 | Feb 28 1993 | $1.89 | $0.07 | 27.1x | +11% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 24.3x
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BBBY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BBBY stock.
What is BBBY's P/E ratio?
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is -4.2x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-0.89. The 5-year average P/E is 37.9x and the historical range spans 2.7x to 337.2x.
Is BBBY stock overvalued or undervalued?
BBBY trades at -4.2x P/E, below its 5-year average of 37.9x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (2.7x–337.2x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is BBBY stock expensive?
No, BBBY is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of -4.2x is below the 5-year average of 37.9x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is BBBY's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, BBBY's P/E ratio has ranged from 2.7x to 337.2x, with a median of 13.7x and an average of 37.9x. The current P/E of -4.2x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1992–2022.
How does BBBY's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
BBBY trades at -4.2x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 117% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does BBBY's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. P/E of -4.2x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is BBBY's PEG ratio?
BBBY PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of -4.2x and EPS growth of 74.6%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is BBBY's earnings yield?
BBBY earnings yield is N/A, the inverse of its -4.2x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.