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BBYNYSE66

BEST BUY CO INC

Computer & Electronics RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-6Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion96AI synthesis40Observations47

Capital Structure and Liquidity Best Buy's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.11, which is close to the minimum comfort range. The company has $1.74 billion in cash and equivalents and $1.17 billion in long-term debt. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, indicating that while the company has sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations, there is a need for careful monitoring [doc:0000764478]. ### Profitability and Returns Best Buy's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 36.07% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.29%. The company's operating income of $1.39 billion and net income of $1.07 billion indicate strong performance. However, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4 suggests a moderate level of leverage [doc:0000764478]. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a significant portion also coming from Canada. The Domestic segment contributes the majority of the revenue, with the International segment playing a supporting role. The company's revenue concentration in the U.S. may expose it to regional economic fluctuations [doc:0000764478]. ### Growth Trajectory Best Buy's revenue for FY2026 is $41.69 billion, with a gross profit of $9.37 billion. The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditures of $704 million and free cash flow of $1.26 billion. The outlook for the next fiscal year indicates a need for strategic investments to sustain growth [doc:0000764478]. ### Risk Factors The company faces medium liquidity and dilution risks. The risk assessment highlights the current ratio being close to the minimum comfort range and mentions dilution or offering risk. The company's recent filings indicate potential dilution pressures, which could affect shareholder value [doc:0000764478]. ### Recent Events Recent filings and transcripts indicate that Best Buy has been actively managing its debt and liquidity. The company has also been involved in restructuring initiatives, including the Fiscal 2026 Labor Store Optimization and the Best Buy Health Optimization and China Sourcing Initiative. These initiatives aim to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs [doc:0000764478].

Profile
CompanyBEST BUY CO INC
ExchangeNYSE
TickerBBY
CIK0000764478
SICRetail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryComputer & Electronics Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Best Buy Co., Inc. operates in the retail sector, specializing in computer and electronics retail. The company generates revenue through its Domestic and International segments, which include a range of brands and services such as Best Buy, Best Buy Health, and Geek Squad. The company's operations are primarily in the United States and Canada [doc:0000764478].

Classification. Best Buy is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Computer & Electronics Retailers industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:0000764478].

### Capital Structure and Liquidity Best Buy's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.11, which is close to the minimum comfort range. The company has $1.74 billion in cash and equivalents and $1.17 billion in long-term debt. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, indicating that while the company has sufficient liquidity to meet short-term obligations, there is a need for careful monitoring [doc:0000764478]. ### Profitability and Returns Best Buy's profitability is reflected in a return on equity (ROE) of 36.07% and a return on assets (ROA) of 7.29%. The company's operating income of $1.39 billion and net income of $1.07 billion indicate strong performance. However, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4 suggests a moderate level of leverage [doc:0000764478]. ### Segments and Geographic Exposure The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a significant portion also coming from Canada. The Domestic segment contributes the majority of the revenue, with the International segment playing a supporting role. The company's revenue concentration in the U.S. may expose it to regional economic fluctuations [doc:0000764478]. ### Growth Trajectory Best Buy's revenue for FY2026 is $41.69 billion, with a gross profit of $9.37 billion. The company's growth trajectory is influenced by its capital expenditures of $704 million and free cash flow of $1.26 billion. The outlook for the next fiscal year indicates a need for strategic investments to sustain growth [doc:0000764478]. ### Risk Factors The company faces medium liquidity and dilution risks. The risk assessment highlights the current ratio being close to the minimum comfort range and mentions dilution or offering risk. The company's recent filings indicate potential dilution pressures, which could affect shareholder value [doc:0000764478]. ### Recent Events Recent filings and transcripts indicate that Best Buy has been actively managing its debt and liquidity. The company has also been involved in restructuring initiatives, including the Fiscal 2026 Labor Store Optimization and the Best Buy Health Optimization and China Sourcing Initiative. These initiatives aim to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs [doc:0000764478].
Key takeaways
  • Best Buy has a strong ROE of 36.07% and ROA of 7.29%, indicating efficient use of equity and assets.
  • The company's liquidity position is medium risk, with a current ratio of 1.11.
  • Revenue is primarily concentrated in the U.S., which may expose the company to regional economic risks.
  • Best Buy is investing in restructuring initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4 suggests a moderate level of leverage.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$41.69B
Gross profit$9.37B
Operating income$1.39B
Net income$1.07B
R&D
SG&A
D&A$831.0M
SBC$139.0M
Operating cash flow$1.96B
CapEx$704.0M
Free cash flow$1.26B
Total assets$14.67B
Total liabilities
Total equity$2.96B
Cash & equivalents$1.74B
Long-term debt$1.17B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2026$41.69B$1.39B$1.07B$1.26B
FY2025$41.53B$1.26B$927.0M$1.39B
FY2026$41.53B$1.26B$927.0M$1.39B
FY2024$43.45B$1.57B$1.24B$675.0M
FY2025$43.45B$1.57B$1.24B$675.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2026
FY2025
FY2026
FY2024
FY2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2026$14.67B$2.96B$1.74B
FY2025$14.78B$2.81B$1.58B
FY2026$14.78B$2.81B$1.58B
FY2024$14.97B$3.05B$1.45B
FY2025$14.97B$3.05B$1.45B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2026$1.96B$704.0M$1.26B$139.0M
FY2025$2.10B$706.0M$1.39B$139.0M
FY2026$2.10B$706.0M$1.39B$139.0M
FY2024$1.47B$795.0M$675.0M$145.0M
FY2025$1.47B$795.0M$675.0M$145.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2026$668.0M$528.0M$155.0M
Q2 2026$470.0M$388.0M$442.0M
Q3 2026
Q1 2026$8.77B$219.0M$202.0M-$132.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Q1 2026
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2026$16.79B$2.65B$923.0M
Q2 2026$15.25B$2.72B$1.46B
Q3 2026$2.72B
Q1 2026$14.13B$2.76B$1.15B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2026$684.0M$529.0M$155.0M$106.0M
Q2 2026$783.0M$341.0M$442.0M$75.0M
Q3 2026
Q1 2026$34.0M$166.0M-$132.0M$40.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book
Net cash$563.0M
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.4
ROA7.3%
ROE36.1%
Cash conversion1.8%
CapEx/Revenue1.7%
SBC/Revenue0.3%
Asset intensity0.1
Dilution ratio1.4%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Current ratio is close to the minimum comfort range.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 2 companies
MetricBBYActivity
Op margin3.3%20.7% medp25 18.7% · p75 22.8%bottom quartile
Net margin2.6%15.6% medp25 13.4% · p75 17.7%bottom quartile
Gross margin22.5%31.0% medp25 19.6% · p75 40.5%below median
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue1.7%4.6% medp25 3.2% · p75 5.9%bottom quartile
Debt / equity40.0%39.3% medp25 19.7% · p75 97.3%above median
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score4.9
market data ESG governance pillar79.2
market data ESG social pillar77.4
market data insider trading score1.0
Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0000764478 · 578 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 09:55 UTC#e31fcfbb
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 09:57 UTCJob: 95337bb8