30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Best Buy Co., Inc. trades at 14.5x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 14.6x, sitting at the 41st percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a discount of 23%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.3x P/FCF, 38% below the 5-year average of 15.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.0B | $18.6B | $16.5B | $19.2B | $24.3B | $28.6B | $22.7B | $16.5B | $21.9B | $14.0B | $9.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $15.5B | $21.1B | $19.1B | $21.3B | $25.3B | $27.1B | $24.5B | $15.9B | $22.1B | $13.1B | $9.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 14.48 | 20.06 | 13.33 | 13.54 | 9.92 | 15.91 | 14.73 | 11.24 | 21.85 | 11.41 | 10.91 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.31 | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.25 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.78 | 6.62 | 5.42 | 6.88 | 8.06 | 6.24 | 6.53 | 4.98 | 6.06 | 2.98 | 2.24 |
| P/FCF | 9.35 | 13.36 | 24.50 | 21.50 | 9.68 | 6.79 | 12.46 | 10.35 | 15.06 | 7.14 | 14.55 |
| P/OCF | 6.20 | 8.86 | 11.25 | 10.54 | 7.49 | 5.81 | 8.85 | 6.83 | 10.22 | 5.51 | 7.41 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 6.0x EBITDA, 22% below its 5-year average of 7.7x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 45% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.37 | 0.53 | 0.33 | 0.24 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.99 | 8.15 | 7.64 | 7.86 | 6.56 | 8.40 | 8.67 | 5.94 | 8.76 | 5.24 | 4.70 |
| EV / EBIT | 9.00 | 15.66 | 11.40 | 11.70 | 8.31 | 11.16 | 11.90 | 8.09 | 11.70 | 6.96 | 6.87 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.14 | 28.26 | 23.86 | 10.08 | 6.43 | 13.43 | 9.98 | 15.23 | 6.70 | 14.19 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Best Buy Co., Inc. earns an operating margin of 4.1%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Return on equity of 31.6% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 23.7% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.6%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 22.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | 21.4% | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.0% | 23.2% | 23.4% | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Operating Margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.6% | 31.6% | 42.4% | 48.8% | 64.5% | 44.6% | 45.4% | 42.3% | 24.0% | 27.0% | 19.1% |
| ROA | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 10.4% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 9.0% | 6.2% |
| ROIC | 23.7% | 23.7% | 22.5% | 30.2% | 63.3% | 43.1% | 37.9% | 43.3% | 35.9% | 34.9% | 24.8% |
| ROCE | 24.9% | 24.9% | 22.7% | 26.3% | 39.0% | 29.7% | 31.1% | 35.8% | 30.8% | 27.8% | 19.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Best Buy Co., Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.6x, which is manageable (62% below the sector average of 4.2x). Net debt stands at $2.5B ($4.1B total debt minus $1.6B cash). Interest coverage of 33.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.30 | 1.42 | 1.30 | 0.87 | 1.15 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.29 | 0.40 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.59 | 1.47 | 1.02 | 1.24 | 1.42 | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.85 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.33 | -0.33 | 0.51 | -0.18 | 0.07 | -0.19 | -0.06 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.02 | 0.78 | 0.26 | -0.47 | 0.63 | -0.22 | 0.10 | -0.35 | -0.12 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.78 | 3.76 | 2.35 | 0.40 | -0.36 | 0.97 | -0.37 | 0.17 | -0.45 | -0.36 |
| Interest Coverage | 33.75 | 33.75 | 30.27 | 51.29 | 119.88 | 45.98 | 31.39 | 26.03 | 24.57 | 25.75 | 17.19 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.03x means Best Buy Co., Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.39x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.18 | 1.26 | 1.48 | 1.43 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.79 | 0.70 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.52 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.47 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.81 | 2.90 | 2.93 | 2.96 | 2.48 | 2.80 | 3.32 | 3.23 | 2.84 | 2.92 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.32 | 6.32 | 6.83 | 7.08 | 6.73 | 6.54 | 6.49 | 6.09 | 6.20 | 6.16 | 6.01 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 9.18 | 7.89 | 9.00 | 7.35 | 8.19 | 9.61 | 8.64 | 9.08 | 12.48 | 10.73 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Best Buy Co., Inc. returns 9.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 6.0% dividend yield and 3.8% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 87.1% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 6.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 87.1% | 87.1% | 64.5% | 55.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% | 34.2% | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.1% | 55.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.9% | 5.0% | 7.5% | 7.4% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 6.8% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 8.8% | 9.2% |
| FCF Yield | 10.7% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 10.3% | 14.7% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 14.0% | 6.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 14.4% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.9% | 7.0% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 6.7% | 12.2% | 11.0% | 8.6% | 15.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $217M | $219M | $226M | $249M | $263M | $268M | $281M | $307M | $323M | $351M |
Compare BBY with 3 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBYYou | $13B | 14.5 | 6.0 | 9.3 | 22.6% | 4.1% | 31.6% | 23.7% | 1.6 |
| NEGG | $866B | -19.8 | — | — | 9.8% | -4.2% | -36.8% | -39.3% | — |
| GME | $11B | 72.8 | 505.3 | 83.0 | 29.1% | -0.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 32.3 |
| ODP | $843M | -326.7 | 6.7 | 26.4 | 20.7% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 7.3% | 4.1 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 14.0 | 38.6% | 2.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.2 |
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Start ComparisonBest Buy Co., Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 14.5x. The historical average is 20.6x. This places it at the 41th percentile of its historical range.
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.9x.
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 31.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 24.0%.
Based on historical data, Best Buy Co., Inc. is trading at a P/E of 14.5x. This is at the 41th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s current dividend yield is 6.01% with a payout ratio of 87.1%.
Best Buy Co., Inc. has 22.6% gross margin and 4.1% operating margin.
Best Buy Co., Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.