Barnes & Noble EducationBNED.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Barnes & Noble Education (BNED.N) trades at a P/E of 20.20x, P/B of 1.62x, P/S of 0.26x, and a dividend yield of 1.24%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 40th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 43rd percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 91st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 78th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 90th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 99th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 57th percentile within its industry and the 53rd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.24%, ranking at the 63rd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Notably, P/E and P/B aren't telling quite the same story, 50.4 points apart — worth checking the full percentile matrix on this page for the complete picture. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Shareholder returns here are driven almost entirely by cash dividends, with minimal contribution from buybacks. Barnes & Noble Education operates in the Retail Trade sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: BNED · BNED
Want the full picture on whether Barnes & Noble Education (BNED.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 20.20 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.62 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 0.26 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.24% |