Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) has net assets worth $3.08 Billion USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($14.89 Billion) and total liabilities ($11.81 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check BBY capital-intensive asset ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $3.08 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 20.71% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.25% |
| 5-Year Change | -1.85% |
| 10-Year Change | -37.06% |
| Growth Volatility | 56.24 |
Best Buy Co. Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Best Buy Co. Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see how much is Best Buy Co. Inc worth.
Annual Net Assets for Best Buy Co. Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Best Buy Co. Inc from 1986 to 2026. Also explore Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $2.96 Billion | +5.56% |
| 2025-01-31 | $2.81 Billion | -8.02% |
| 2024-01-31 | $3.05 Billion | +9.23% |
| 2023-01-31 | $2.79 Billion | -7.45% |
| 2022-01-31 | $3.02 Billion | -34.16% |
| 2021-01-31 | $4.59 Billion | +31.85% |
| 2020-01-31 | $3.48 Billion | +5.23% |
| 2019-01-31 | $3.31 Billion | -8.47% |
| 2018-01-31 | $3.61 Billion | -23.30% |
| 2017-01-31 | $4.71 Billion | +7.56% |
| 2016-01-31 | $4.38 Billion | -12.44% |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.00 Billion | +25.34% |
| 2014-01-31 | $3.99 Billion | +7.38% |
| 2013-01-31 | $3.71 Billion | -14.91% |
| 2012-01-31 | $4.37 Billion | -40.13% |
| 2011-01-31 | $7.29 Billion | +4.71% |
| 2010-01-31 | $6.96 Billion | +35.07% |
| 2009-01-31 | $5.16 Billion | +13.97% |
| 2008-01-31 | $4.52 Billion | -27.45% |
| 2007-01-31 | $6.24 Billion | +18.62% |
| 2006-01-31 | $5.26 Billion | +18.16% |
| 2005-01-31 | $4.45 Billion | +30.01% |
| 2004-01-31 | $3.42 Billion | +25.35% |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.73 Billion | +8.29% |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.52 Billion | +38.37% |
| 2001-01-31 | $1.82 Billion | +66.24% |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.10 Billion | +3.00% |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.06 Billion | +35.11% |
| 1998-01-31 | $787.60 Million | +17.85% |
| 1997-01-31 | $668.30 Million | +1.01% |
| 1996-01-31 | $661.60 Million | +9.16% |
| 1995-01-31 | $606.10 Million | +94.64% |
| 1994-01-31 | $311.40 Million | +70.82% |
| 1993-01-31 | $182.30 Million | +15.67% |
| 1992-01-31 | $157.60 Million | +177.95% |
| 1991-01-31 | $56.70 Million | -14.35% |
| 1990-01-31 | $66.20 Million | +13.75% |
| 1989-01-31 | $58.20 Million | 0.00% |
| 1988-01-31 | $58.20 Million | +4.49% |
| 1987-01-31 | $55.70 Million | +286.81% |
| 1986-01-31 | $14.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Best Buy Co. Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 45689.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $2.61 Billion | 88.06% |
| Common Stock | $22.00 Million | 0.74% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $318.00 Million | 10.73% |
| Other Components | $14.00 Million | 0.47% |
| Total Equity | $2.96 Billion | 100.00% |
Best Buy Co. Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Best Buy Co. Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
POSCO Holdings Inc
F:PKX
|
$17.29 Billion |
|
Koninklijke KPN NV
AS:KPN
|
$17.30 Billion |
|
ING Bank Śląski SA
WAR:ING
|
$17.30 Billion |
|
Hong Kong Land Holdings Ltd
LSE:HKLB
|
$17.39 Billion |
|
Cemex SAB de CV ADR
NYSE:CX
|
$17.28 Billion |
|
Vonovia SE
XETRA:VNA
|
$17.23 Billion |
|
Evolution AB (publ)
ST:EVO
|
$17.21 Billion |
|
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
F:H4W
|
$17.20 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Best Buy Co. Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 2,808,000,000 to 2,964,000,000, a change of 156,000,000 (5.6%).
- Net income of 1,069,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 801,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 273,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 5,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 18,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 138,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.07 Billion | +36.07% |
| Dividends Paid | $801.00 Million | -27.02% |
| Share Repurchases | $273.00 Million | -9.21% |
| Share Issuances | $5.00 Million | +0.17% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $18.00 Million | +0.61% |
| Other Changes | $138.00 Million | +4.66% |
| Total Change | $- | 5.56% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Best Buy Co. Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 6.79x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1011.40x to 6.79x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $0.09 | $94.82 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $0.29 | $94.82 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $0.28 | $94.82 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $0.28 | $94.82 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $0.31 | $94.82 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $0.28 | $94.82 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $0.66 | $94.82 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.61 | $94.82 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.84 | $94.82 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $0.93 | $94.82 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.12 | $94.82 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $1.15 | $94.82 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $1.24 | $94.82 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $2.25 | $94.82 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $2.29 | $94.82 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $3.80 | $94.82 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $5.22 | $94.82 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $5.51 | $94.82 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $6.83 | $94.82 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $8.86 | $94.82 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $10.41 | $94.82 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $12.50 | $94.82 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $9.90 | $94.82 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $10.98 | $94.82 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $14.78 | $94.82 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $17.51 | $94.82 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $10.22 | $94.82 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $9.04 | $94.82 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $11.47 | $94.82 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $14.13 | $94.82 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $12.48 | $94.82 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $14.60 | $94.82 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $11.76 | $94.82 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $11.75 | $94.82 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $12.98 | $94.82 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $17.44 | $94.82 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $12.11 | $94.82 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $12.38 | $94.82 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $13.97 | $94.82 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $12.96 | $94.82 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $13.97 | $94.82 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Best Buy Co. Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 36.07%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.56%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.84x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.95x
- Recent ROE (36.07%) is above the historical average (20.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 28.47% | 3.63% | 3.55x | 2.22x | $2.66 Million |
| 1987 | 13.82% | 3.22% | 2.73x | 1.57x | $2.13 Million |
| 1988 | 4.81% | 0.64% | 3.13x | 2.41x | $-3.02 Million |
| 1989 | 3.61% | 0.41% | 3.61x | 2.41x | $-3.72 Million |
| 1990 | 8.61% | 1.11% | 3.27x | 2.37x | $-920.00K |
| 1991 | 7.94% | 0.68% | 3.58x | 3.27x | $-1.17 Million |
| 1992 | 6.09% | 1.03% | 2.76x | 2.14x | $-6.16 Million |
| 1993 | 10.92% | 1.23% | 3.69x | 2.41x | $1.67 Million |
| 1994 | 13.26% | 1.37% | 3.16x | 3.06x | $10.16 Million |
| 1995 | 15.34% | 1.14% | 3.37x | 4.01x | $20.09 Million |
| 1996 | 11.12% | 0.67% | 3.82x | 4.38x | $4.84 Million |
| 1997 | 0.39% | 0.02% | 4.48x | 3.96x | $-42.13 Million |
| 1998 | 16.94% | 1.13% | 4.06x | 3.69x | $38.73 Million |
| 1999 | 21.09% | 2.23% | 4.01x | 2.36x | $117.99 Million |
| 2000 | 31.67% | 2.78% | 4.17x | 2.73x | $237.47 Million |
| 2001 | 21.73% | 2.61% | 3.14x | 2.66x | $213.65 Million |
| 2002 | 22.61% | 3.22% | 2.40x | 2.93x | $317.90 Million |
| 2003 | 3.63% | 0.47% | 2.73x | 2.81x | $-174.00 Million |
| 2004 | 20.60% | 2.87% | 2.84x | 2.53x | $362.80 Million |
| 2005 | 22.12% | 3.59% | 2.66x | 2.31x | $539.10 Million |
| 2006 | 21.69% | 3.70% | 2.60x | 2.26x | $614.30 Million |
| 2007 | 22.21% | 3.83% | 2.65x | 2.19x | $756.90 Million |
| 2008 | 31.38% | 3.52% | 3.14x | 2.85x | $958.60 Million |
| 2009 | 21.60% | 2.23% | 2.84x | 3.41x | $538.70 Million |
| 2010 | 20.84% | 2.65% | 2.72x | 2.90x | $685.00 Million |
| 2011 | 17.51% | 2.54% | 2.82x | 2.45x | $547.80 Million |
| 2012 | -32.87% | -2.71% | 2.84x | 4.27x | $-1.61 Billion |
| 2013 | -9.23% | -0.68% | 2.49x | 5.48x | $-588.65 Million |
| 2014 | 13.35% | 1.31% | 2.90x | 3.52x | $133.40 Million |
| 2015 | 24.68% | 3.06% | 2.64x | 3.05x | $733.50 Million |
| 2016 | 20.49% | 2.27% | 2.92x | 3.09x | $459.20 Million |
| 2017 | 26.08% | 3.12% | 2.84x | 2.94x | $757.10 Million |
| 2018 | 27.69% | 2.37% | 3.23x | 3.61x | $638.80 Million |
| 2019 | 44.28% | 3.41% | 3.32x | 3.90x | $1.13 Billion |
| 2020 | 44.29% | 3.53% | 2.80x | 4.48x | $1.19 Billion |
| 2021 | 39.20% | 3.80% | 2.48x | 4.16x | $1.34 Billion |
| 2022 | 81.26% | 4.74% | 2.96x | 5.80x | $2.15 Billion |
| 2023 | 50.77% | 3.06% | 2.93x | 5.65x | $1.14 Billion |
| 2024 | 40.65% | 2.86% | 2.90x | 4.90x | $935.70 Million |
| 2025 | 33.01% | 2.23% | 2.81x | 5.26x | $646.20 Million |
| 2026 | 36.07% | 2.56% | 2.84x | 4.95x | $772.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Best Buy Co. Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $176,160,942
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 49.82%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) | $3.08 Billion | 28.47% | 3.83x | $17.28 Billion |
| Able View Global Inc. Class B Ordinary Shares (ABLV) | $7.74 Million | 76.78% | 1.27x | $24.76 Million |
| Arhaus Inc (ARHS) | $3.03 Million | 248.25% | 87.69x | $501.18 Million |
| Arko Corp (ARKO) | $168.41 Million | -3.22% | 3.28x | $488.01 Million |
| Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) | $1.63 Billion | 38.57% | 1.82x | $2.77 Billion |
| BARK, Inc. (BARK) | $217.06 Million | -31.47% | 1.00x | $77.69 Million |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) | $99.41 Million | 27.51% | 1.21x | $330.61 Million |
| Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) | $-1.28 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.41 Billion |
| Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) | $29.96 Million | 87.74% | 8.08x | $33.00 Million |
| Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) | $710.52 Million | 4.25% | 0.44x | $372.07 Million |
About Best Buy Co. Inc
Best Buy Co., Inc. offers technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company provides computing and mobile phone products, such as desktops, notebooks, and peripherals; mobile phones comprising related mobile network carrier commissions; networking products; tablets covering e-readers; smartwatches; and consumer electronics consisting of digital imagi… Read more