bebe stores inc (BEBE) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
With $0.68M in cash, negative operating margins (-7.2%), and a 504.52x P/E, insolvency and dilution outweigh speculative shell value.
Investment score: 21/100
Analysis as of
Is bebe stores inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model evaluates BEBE as an AVOID due to severe valuation inflation (P/E 504.52x), low liquidity, a negative operating margin of -7.2%, and balance sheet risk with just $0.68M in cash.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 15/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 10/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 30/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 15/100 (weight 15%)
bebe stores inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for BEBE
- Potential Reverse Merger or SPAC Transaction
What speaks against BEBE
- Severe Cash Runway Exhaustion
Peers and competitors
- ZUMZ
- TDUP
- DBI
- LE
- CURV
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEBE | 504.5x | 2.8x | 14.9x | 64.3% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| ZUMZ | 16.8x | 0.2x | 9.5x | 36.1% | 1.4% | 14.8% |
| TDUP | n/a | 1.0x | n/a | 80.5% | -6.6% | 0.5% |
| DBI | 18.5x | 0.1x | 9.3x | 45.7% | 0.6% | 46.6% |
| LE | 0.9x | 0.2x | 0.7x | 47.7% | 26.6% | -23.1% |
| CURV | n/a | 0.2x | 10.1x | 34.7% | -0.9% | -6.1% |
| Peer median | 0.9x | 0.2x | 9.3x | 45.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Frequently asked questions about bebe stores inc (BEBE)
Is BEBE stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates bebe stores inc as AVOID with an investment score of 21/100. The TradeMates model evaluates BEBE as an AVOID due to severe valuation inflation (P/E 504.52x), low liquidity, a negative operating margin of -7.2%, and balance sheet risk with just $0.68M in cash. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is BEBE stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for BEBE is AVOID with an investment score of 21/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.