Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
BNEDConsumer CyclicalNASDAQSpecialty Retail · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bullish as of May 28
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. Valued at $353.3M, BNED is a small-cap name in its sector. The company sells and rents new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher hosted digital courseware through physical and virtual bookstores, as well as directly to students through Textbooks.com.
Market Cap
$353.3M
Beta
1.35
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-0.28
EPS (TTM)
$-0.29
EPS (Fwd)
$-37.00
ROE
-3.4%
ROA
1.7%
Cash
$10.1M
Total Debt
$316.0M
Free CF
$42.7M
52W Change
-14.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, BNED has $10.1M in cash with $316.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $42.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at -3.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.50B (2022) to $1.61B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.'s trajectory.