BNED Barnes & Noble Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jul 7, 2025, the BNED stock has a PE ratio of 0.29. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $38.99 and the stock price of $11.32 per share.
BNED PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Barnes & Noble Education over the last ten years is 54.67. The current 0.29 P/E ratio is 99% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, BNED's PE ratio peaked in the Jan 2017 quarter at 203, with a price of $1,015 and an EPS of $5. The Jul 2024 quarter marked the lowest point at 0.24, with a price of $10.05 and an EPS of $42.4.
Barnes & Noble Education PE ratio history chart
Barnes & Noble Education PE ratio by year
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | $19.89 | -$23.75 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $156 | -$194 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $304 | -$133 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $791 | -$281 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $169 | -$80 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $440 | -$52 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $742 | -$540 |
| 2017 | 86.75 | N/A | $1,041 | $12 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $936 | $0 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $33 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $88 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $78 |
Barnes & Noble Education PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 0.29 | 0% | $11.29 | $38.99 |
| Oct 2024 | 0.29 | 20.83% | $10.18 | $35.16 |
| Jul 2024 | 0.24 | N/A | $10.05 | $42.4 |
| Apr 2024 | N/A | N/A | $19.89 | -$23.75 |
| Jan 2024 | N/A | N/A | $91.2 | -$101.52 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $97.05 | -$145.92 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $125 | -$113.03 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $156 | -$194 |
| Jan 2023 | N/A | N/A | $237 | -$128 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $276 | -$151 |
| Jul 2022 | N/A | N/A | $271 | -$150 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $304 | -$133 |
| Jan 2022 | N/A | N/A | $565 | -$216 |
| Oct 2021 | N/A | N/A | $1,038 | -$241 |
| Jul 2021 | N/A | N/A | $835 | -$269 |
BNED Price vs fair value
You can ether set your own Fair P/E multiple or use one of the automatically calculated Fair P/E multiples.
Fair P/E calculation
PE Ratio is an attempt to estimate a fair PE ratio of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
This formula is a modified version of the classic Graham-Dodd Formula (V= EPS x (8.5+2g)), originally developed by Benjamin Graham, to calculate the fair price of a stock based on its earnings and growth rate.
The formula we have created is an adaptation of this approach, designed to maintain a balance between simplicity and growth sensitivity.
It is calculated using the following formula:
IF g < 5: Fair PE = b
IF g >= 5: Fair PE = m × g
Here’s what each part of the formula means:
g: Growth is calculated as the average of the three-year average EPS growth rate and the one-year EPS growth rate (annually). This approach provides a balanced measure of growth by factoring in both the long-term growth trend and the most recent annual growth performance. If one of the growth metrics is not available, the remaining metric is used to determine growth. The fair P/E value is capped at 100 to prevent distortions caused by extreme EPS growth rates, such as those resulting from large percentage increases from a low base.
m: This is the long term historical median PEG (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio of the overall market. It serves as a benchmark, adjusting the Fair PE based on typical market conditions.
b: Base PE (static value set to 8). If the company's growth rate is less than 5, the Fair PE is set at a conservative baseline of 8. This is because declining companies generally deserve a lower PE ratio.
Fixed vs Dynamic
Fixed: The Fair PE ratio for all data points is calculated using a single, constant average EPS growth rate, determined based on the most recent period. This means that the same growth rate is applied to all historical data points. Dynamic: The Fair PE ratio for each historical data point is calculated using the trailing average EPS growth rate specific to that point in time. This means that for each data point, the corresponding trailing EPS growth rate is used, ensuring that the Fair PE ratio reflects the growth conditions that were relevant at that specific point in history.
BNED average PE ratio chart
PE vs average
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnes & Noble Education's PE ratio?
BNED stock has a price to earnings ratio of 0.29 as of Jul 7, 2025.
What is the highest PE ratio for BNED?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 203 in the Jan 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BNED compare to its historical average?
BNED's current price to earnings ratio is 99% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Barnes & Noble Education's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is BNED's PE ratio calculated (Barnes & Noble Education PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 7, 2025), Barnes & Noble Education's share price is $11.32. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $38.99. Therefore, Barnes & Noble Education's PE ratio for today is 0.29. PE RATIO(0.29) = STOCK PRICE($11.32) / TTM EPS($38.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.