Stock Analysis on Net

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since September 30, 2022.

Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005

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Calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).

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Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings exhibited an overall upward trend from 2005 to 2014, peaking in 2013 at approximately 1,037,788 thousand US dollars. After 2014, earnings began to decline substantially, turning negative in 2019 with a loss of 137,224 thousand US dollars. This loss deepened sharply in 2020 and 2021, reaching a low of 613,816 thousand US dollars in 2020. The negative trend continued through 2022, reflecting persistent financial challenges.
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity experienced growth from 2005, starting at 2,203,762 thousand US dollars, and peaking around 2013 at approximately 4,079,730 thousand US dollars. Subsequent years show a marked decline, notably after 2014, with equity decreasing significantly to 1,741,145 thousand US dollars by 2022. This reduction in equity during later years indicates potential erosion of financial stability and value for shareholders.
Return on Equity (ROE)
The ROE metric reflected strong profitability from 2005 through 2014, with values mostly above 20%, reaching a high of 34.9% in 2015. However, starting in 2018, ROE declined sharply, turning negative in 2019 and worsening profoundly in 2020, reaching -34.78%. By 2022, ROE dropped to an extreme negative value of -321.35%, signifying significant losses relative to shareholder equity and raising concerns about operational efficiency and profitability.
Overall insights
The company demonstrated solid growth and profitability from 2005 until the mid-2010s, with increasing net earnings, shareholders’ equity, and robust ROE values. However, beginning around 2014-2015, the financial performance deteriorated noticeably. The transition to negative net earnings and declining equity indicate substantial financial stress. The dramatic negative ROE in recent years underscores severe profitability issues, possibly due to operational inefficiencies, market challenges, or increased liabilities. This trend suggests the company faced significant difficulties in maintaining its prior financial strength and shareholder value.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).