Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) — Stock Score Summary

Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Best Buy Co., Inc., a consumer cyclical retailer, faces significant macro headwinds from 'Energy Security Resurgence' and 'Agricultural Input Cost Inflation', both of which will reduce consumer discretionary spending. This is not an asymmetric opportunity; rather, it presents clear downside risk.

Best Buy Co., Inc. operates as a leading omni-channel retailer of consumer electronics, computing, communication products, and entertainment software, complemented by services like Geek Squad. The company holds a dominant market share in the U.S. electronics retail sector, leveraging its extensive store network, e-commerce platform, and robust supply chain to offer a wide product selection and expert support. Its focus on customer experience and service differentiates it in a competitive retail landscape.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$74.74
Market Cap$15.7B
P/E (TTM)12.54
P/E (Forward)9.03
Price/Book4.46
Return on Equity37.0%
Return on Invested Capital20.8%
Debt/Equity139.47
Gross Margin22.5%
Operating Margin5.0%
Revenue Growth-1.0%
Dividend Yield6.1%
Free Cash Flow$842M

Best Buy Co., Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Best Buy Co., Inc.’s (BBY) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (63), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Best Buy Co., Inc. have an economic moat?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Best Buy Co., Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Best Buy Co., Inc. in?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).