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BBY P/E Ratio Analysis

11.5x

Higher than 17% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 251h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio, or price-to-earnings ratio, compares a company’s share price to its earnings per share, and Best Buy’s current 11.5x means investors pay $11.50 for every $1 of annual profit.

Sector Performance

17th percentile

BBY

11.5x

Sector Median

27.0x

Sector Avg

36.8x

Prior Period

11.5x(Jun 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio, or price-to-earnings ratio, compares a company’s share price to its earnings per share, and Best Buy’s current 11.5x means investors pay $11.50 for every $1 of annual profit.

This is far below the sector median of 27.6x, placing BBY at the 17th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, indicating the stock trades at a low valuation relative to its industry. The trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and the trailing eight-quarter history is N/A. Because the level is low but the trend is unknown, there is no clear momentum signal—the cheap multiple could point to a value opportunity, or to unresolved risks that justify the discount. This metric is consistent with the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the low P/E offers potential upside but the lack of trend data prevents a more bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about BBY?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

How does BBY's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

BBY's P/E Ratio of 11.5x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 27.0x, placing it in the 17th percentile.

Who are BBY's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BWA (27.0x), BKNG (27.6x), AMZN (29.0x), AMCR (29.1x), KMX (30.5x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.