Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) has net assets worth $294.44 Million USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($739.90 Million) and total liabilities ($445.46 Million). 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 BNED PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $294.44 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 39.79% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -6.55% |
| 5-Year Change | 28.93% |
| 10-Year Change | -58.75% |
| Growth Volatility | 69.52 |
Barnes & Noble Education Inc - Net Assets Trend (2013–2026)
This chart illustrates how Barnes & Noble Education Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see BNED market cap overview.
Annual Net Assets for Barnes & Noble Education Inc (2013–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Barnes & Noble Education Inc from 2013 to 2026. Also explore BNED net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | $294.44 Million | +8.17% |
| 2025-04-30 | $272.19 Million | +238.54% |
| 2024-04-30 | $80.40 Million | -38.51% |
| 2023-04-30 | $130.75 Million | -42.75% |
| 2022-04-30 | $228.37 Million | -22.06% |
| 2021-04-30 | $293.01 Million | -29.86% |
| 2020-04-30 | $417.75 Million | -7.30% |
| 2019-04-30 | $450.63 Million | -3.70% |
| 2018-04-30 | $467.96 Million | -34.43% |
| 2017-04-30 | $713.71 Million | +0.75% |
| 2016-04-30 | $708.39 Million | -2.52% |
| 2015-04-30 | $726.67 Million | -10.06% |
| 2014-04-30 | $807.93 Million | +13.71% |
| 2013-04-30 | $710.52 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Barnes & Noble Education 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 decreased by 69569900000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $345.00K | 0.12% |
| Other Components | $989.79 Million | 336.16% |
| Total Equity | $294.44 Million | 100.00% |
Barnes & Noble Education Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Barnes & Noble Education Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Pharmaniaga Bhd
KLSE:7081
|
$368.76 Million |
|
China Lilang Limited
F:5LX
|
$368.83 Million |
|
Prenetics Global Ltd
NASDAQ:PRE
|
$368.84 Million |
|
Northeast Community Bancorp Inc
NASDAQ:NECB
|
$368.93 Million |
|
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ADR
NYSE:DDL
|
$368.51 Million |
|
Viva Wine Group AB
ST:VIVA
|
$368.47 Million |
|
Shandong Hongyu Agricultural Machinery Co Ltd
SHE:002890
|
$368.40 Million |
|
Gravity Co. Ltd
F:GD8A
|
$368.29 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Barnes & Noble Education Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 272,188,000 to 294,439,000, a change of 22,251,000 (8.2%).
- Net income of 16,872,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 5,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,384,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $16.87 Million | +5.73% |
| Share Repurchases | $5.00K | -0.0% |
| Other Changes | $5.38 Million | +1.83% |
| Total Change | $- | 8.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Barnes & Noble Education 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: 1.25x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.22x to 1.25x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-30 | $48.25 | $10.64 | x |
| 2014-04-30 | $54.19 | $10.64 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $47.19 | $10.64 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $38.10 | $10.64 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $38.16 | $10.64 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $25.02 | $10.64 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $23.81 | $10.64 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $21.75 | $10.64 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $14.75 | $10.64 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $11.02 | $10.64 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $6.23 | $10.64 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $3.02 | $10.64 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $7.99 | $10.64 | x |
| 2026-04-30 | $8.51 | $10.64 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Barnes & Noble Education 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): 5.73%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.98%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.51x
- Recent ROE (5.73%) is above the historical average (-23.21%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.25% | 1.71% | 1.72x | 1.44x | $-40.88 Million |
| 2014 | 4.35% | 2.01% | 1.53x | 1.42x | $-45.69 Million |
| 2015 | 2.63% | 1.08% | 1.63x | 1.50x | $-53.53 Million |
| 2016 | 0.01% | 0.00% | 1.69x | 1.51x | $-70.75 Million |
| 2017 | 0.75% | 0.29% | 1.44x | 1.82x | $-66.01 Million |
| 2018 | -53.97% | -11.46% | 2.12x | 2.22x | $-299.36 Million |
| 2019 | -5.41% | -1.20% | 2.15x | 2.10x | $-69.44 Million |
| 2020 | -9.16% | -2.07% | 1.60x | 2.77x | $-80.03 Million |
| 2021 | -47.71% | -9.94% | 1.36x | 3.52x | $-169.11 Million |
| 2022 | -30.15% | -4.60% | 1.40x | 4.69x | $-91.69 Million |
| 2023 | -77.91% | -6.60% | 1.57x | 7.50x | $-114.94 Million |
| 2024 | -94.22% | -4.83% | 1.72x | 11.32x | $-83.79 Million |
| 2025 | -24.18% | -4.09% | 2.04x | 2.90x | $-93.04 Million |
| 2026 | 5.73% | 0.98% | 2.32x | 2.51x | $-12.57 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Barnes & Noble Education Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $528,125,828
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.33%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) | $294.44 Million | 4.25% | 1.51x | $368.61 Million |
| Able View Global Inc. Class B Ordinary Shares (ABLV) | $7.77 Million | 10.55% | 3.45x | $22.07 Million |
| Arhaus Inc (ARHS) | $340.24 Million | 36.81% | 2.25x | $420.25 Million |
| Arko Corp (ARKO) | $70.14 Million | -4.09% | 3.26x | $473.42 Million |
| Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) | $1.11 Billion | 27.77% | 2.94x | $2.77 Billion |
| BARK, Inc. (BARK) | $-46.01 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $79.77 Million |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) | $155.03 Million | 33.67% | 1.23x | $306.42 Million |
| Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) | $3.03 Billion | 22.34% | 1.34x | $3.51 Billion |
| Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) | $182.30 Million | 10.92% | 1.41x | $17.28 Billion |
| Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) | $-94.33 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $33.00 Million |
About Barnes & Noble Education Inc
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses, and K-12 institutions primarily in the United States. The company engages in the sale and rental of course materials, including new and used print textbooks, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware through its physical and virtual bookstores. It also provides BNC FIRST DAY affordable access … Read more