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Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) Stock Analysis

Score A

Value · Grade A · Bearish

Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail

$59.48

Fair Value

$77.32

+30.0%

Conviction

10/10

Quality

A

Classification

Value

Investment Thesis

Good opportunity: Solid company with good risk/reward at 9.4:1.

For New Investors

Quantitative score: high

For Current Holders

Quantitative score: neutral

Buy if

  • Price drops 15-20% (improves asymmetry)
  • Bull scenario catalysts materialize
  • Market-wide correction creates opportunity

Sell if

  • Bear scenario triggers occur
  • Quality metrics deteriorate (ROIC declining)
  • Better alternatives emerge

Valuation

Fair Value estimate: $77.32 (+30.0%). Significantly undervalued. (Fair value adjusted: model estimate was outside reasonable range.)

PEG-Based EPS

$77.32

FCF DCF Model

$77.32

EV/EBITDA

$77.32

Blended Fair Value

$77.32

Confidence

High

Methods

PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA

Quality Analysis

A

91/120 points

Investable

ROE (3Y Avg)

36.6%

ROIC-WACC Spread

8.4%

D/E Ratio

1.4x

Current Ratio

1.1x

Interest Coverage

30x

FCF Positive Years

3/3

Quality Flags

  • ROIC spread: 8.4pp (got 21/25 pts)
  • Leverage: D/E 1.4x (5/15 pts)

Market Sentiment

Wall Street Consensus

$72.00

+21.1% Upside

20 analysts

Range: $60.00$96.00

Rating: Hold

Our model is slightly more bullish than Wall Street.

Trend & Technical

Bearish

Price ($59.47) is 13.0% below SMA 200 ($68.37). Bearish trend. Caution on entry.

Technical Score46/100

Tech Score 46/100 — Weak technicals. Bearish bias in trend or momentum.

Risk & Reward

Asymmetry Ratio

9.37:1

Expected Return

+44.2%

Bull Upside

+93.7%

Bear Downside

-10.0%

Excellent asymmetry: 9.37:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside.

Verdict: Very Favorable

Scenario Analysis

Bear

Base

Bull

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fair value of BBY?

Based on our multi-method conviction analysis, the estimated fair value of Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is $77.32. This is calculated by blending PEG-Based EPS, FCF 2-Stage DCF, EV/EBITDA and applying a quality premium of 0% based on the company's fundamentals. The confidence level of this estimate is high.

Is BBY a buy, sell, or hold?

BBY currently has a BUY rating with a conviction score of 10/10. Good opportunity: Solid company with good risk/reward at 9.4:1. Quantitative score: high.

Is BBY a high-quality stock?

Best Buy Co., Inc. has a quality grade of A (91/120 points), rated as Investable. Key metrics include ROE of 36.6%, ROIC-WACC spread of 8.4%, and D/E ratio of 1.4x.

What type of stock is BBY?

BBY is classified as a "value" in our framework. Low P/E: 11.8x, High FCF Yield: 10.1%, High dividend: 6.4%, Mature growth: -1.4%, Cyclical sector: Consumer Cyclical

What do Wall Street analysts say about BBY?

20 Wall Street analysts have a consensus price target of $72.00 for BBY, representing +21.1% upside. Targets range from $60.00 to $96.00. The consensus recommendation is "Hold". Our model is slightly more bullish than Wall Street.

What are the risks of investing in BBY?

The risk/reward asymmetry ratio for BBY is 9.37:1, rated as Very Favorable. Excellent asymmetry: 9.37:1 ratio. Upside significantly outweighs downside. The expected return is +44.2%, with bull case upside of +93.7% and bear case downside of -10.0%.

What is the current trend for BBY?

BBY is in a bearish trend. Price ($59.47) is 13.0% below SMA 200 ($68.37). Bearish trend. Caution on entry. The technical score is 46/100.

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Last updated: May 19, 2026 · Framework version 3.7

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