Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBY)

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Market Value Added (MVA)

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Market value added (MVA) is the difference between a firm fair value and its invested capital. MVA is a measure of the value a company has created in excess of the resources already committed to the enterprise.


MVA

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., MVA calculation

US$ in thousands

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Feb 26, 2022 Feb 27, 2021 Feb 29, 2020 Mar 2, 2019 Mar 3, 2018 Feb 25, 2017
Fair value of long term debt and finance lease liabilities1 993,941 1,118,000 1,229,953 1,491,734 1,496,578 1,496,703
Operating lease liability 1,854,508 1,869,828 2,281,788 2,298,308 2,531,568 2,702,735
Market value of common equity 1,304,680 2,883,014 833,985 2,207,212 2,455,448 5,713,251
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; no shares issued or outstanding
Less: Investment securities 19,200 19,400 405,900 505,700 397,400 89,600
Market (fair) value of Bed Bath & Beyond 4,133,929 5,851,442 3,939,826 5,491,554 6,086,194 9,823,089
Less: Invested capital2 3,288,320 4,261,005 5,094,957 5,788,203 6,556,645 6,680,896
MVA 845,609 1,590,437 (1,155,131) (296,649) (470,451) 3,142,193

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).

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Market (fair) value of Bed Bath & Beyond
The market value exhibited a clear downward trend from February 2017 to February 2020, declining from approximately 9.82 billion US dollars to around 3.94 billion US dollars. Notably, there was a temporary rebound in the fiscal year ending February 2021, where the market value increased to about 5.85 billion US dollars. However, this was not sustained as the market value dropped again to approximately 4.13 billion US dollars by February 2022.
Invested capital
The invested capital consistently decreased over the entire period under review. Starting from around 6.68 billion US dollars in February 2017, it gradually reduced each year, reaching approximately 3.29 billion US dollars by February 2022. This indicates a contraction in the capital base invested in the operations of the company during this timeframe.
Market value added (MVA)
The MVA demonstrated significant volatility and mostly negative values for the middle years. Initially, in February 2017, the MVA was positive at about 3.14 billion US dollars. Subsequently, it fell into negative territory for the next three years, reflecting a market value below the invested capital, with the lowest point observed in February 2020 at approximately -1.16 billion US dollars. There was a recovery observed in the fiscal year ending February 2021 when the MVA returned to a positive value of roughly 1.59 billion US dollars. This upward momentum subsided in February 2022 with the MVA declining to 846 million US dollars, remaining positive but significantly lower than the previous year.

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MVA Spread Ratio

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., MVA spread ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 26, 2022 Feb 27, 2021 Feb 29, 2020 Mar 2, 2019 Mar 3, 2018 Feb 25, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Market value added (MVA)1 845,609 1,590,437 (1,155,131) (296,649) (470,451) 3,142,193
Invested capital2 3,288,320 4,261,005 5,094,957 5,788,203 6,556,645 6,680,896
Performance Ratio
MVA spread ratio3 25.72% 37.33% -22.67% -5.13% -7.18% 47.03%
Benchmarks
MVA Spread Ratio, Competitors4
Amazon.com Inc. 342.01% 728.57%
Home Depot Inc. 681.54% 631.50%
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 587.76% 457.91%
TJX Cos. Inc. 333.18% 327.36%

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).

1 MVA. See details »

2 Invested capital. See details »

3 2022 Calculation
MVA spread ratio = 100 × MVA ÷ Invested capital
= 100 × 845,609 ÷ 3,288,320 = 25.72%

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Market Value Added (MVA)
The MVA shows significant volatility over the six-year period. Beginning with a substantial positive value in 2017, the MVA declines sharply into negative territory in the following years until 2020. A notable recovery occurs in 2021, with MVA turning strongly positive again, though this gain diminishes somewhat in 2022. This pattern indicates fluctuating market perceptions of the company’s value relative to its invested capital, with periods of both investor confidence and concern.
Invested Capital
Invested capital demonstrates a consistent downward trend throughout the period, decreasing steadily each year from over 6.6 billion USD in 2017 to approximately 3.3 billion USD in 2022. This nearly 50% reduction suggests ongoing asset divestiture, capital returns, or other strategic shifts aimed at reducing the company’s capital base.
MVA Spread Ratio
The MVA spread ratio mirrors the movement observed in MVA, beginning with a very high positive level in 2017 before dropping into negative values during 2018 through 2020. The negative spread ratio in these years implies returns below the company's cost of capital. It returns to a positive and elevated level in 2021, indicating improved value creation, although it declines somewhat in 2022 but remains positive since the preceding downturn. This overall trend highlights the company's fluctuating capacity to generate market value above its cost of capital during the period analyzed.

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MVA Margin

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., MVA margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 26, 2022 Feb 27, 2021 Feb 29, 2020 Mar 2, 2019 Mar 3, 2018 Feb 25, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Market value added (MVA)1 845,609 1,590,437 (1,155,131) (296,649) (470,451) 3,142,193
Net sales 7,867,778 9,233,028 11,158,580 12,028,797 12,349,301 12,215,757
Performance Ratio
MVA margin2 10.75% 17.23% -10.35% -2.47% -3.81% 25.72%
Benchmarks
MVA Margin, Competitors3
Amazon.com Inc. 178.50% 312.93%
Home Depot Inc. 216.66% 237.60%
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. 159.89% 145.00%
TJX Cos. Inc. 135.17% 227.93%

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).

1 MVA. See details »

2 2022 Calculation
MVA margin = 100 × MVA ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 845,609 ÷ 7,867,778 = 10.75%

3 Click competitor name to see calculations.


Market Value Added (MVA)
The Market Value Added experienced significant fluctuation during the observed period. Initially, in 2017, it was notably positive at approximately 3.14 billion USD. Subsequently, the metric turned negative for the next three fiscal years, reaching its lowest point in 2020 at about -1.16 billion USD. A recovery phase is observed beginning in 2021, with MVA returning to a positive value of roughly 1.59 billion USD before declining again to around 846 million USD in 2022.
Net Sales
Net sales followed a clear downward trend across the timeframe. Starting at about 12.22 billion USD in 2017, the revenue slightly increased in 2018 but then consistently declined each year thereafter. By 2022, net sales had decreased substantially to approximately 7.87 billion USD, indicating a continuous contraction in sales volume or pricing.
MVA Margin
The MVA margin, which represents the efficiency in generating market value relative to sales, demonstrated considerable volatility. In 2017, it was positive and strong at 25.72%. However, this margin sharply deteriorated into negative territory from 2018 through 2020, reaching a low of -10.35% in 2020. A marked improvement occurred in 2021 with a positive margin of 17.23%, followed by a decrease to 10.75% in 2022, indicating partial recovery but still below the initial level.

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