Bebe Stores Profit Margin

Bebe Stores (BEBE) currently reports a profit margin of -7.62% as of September 2023. That compares with 27.38% in the prior-year period — down 127.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Bebe Stores's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Bebe Stores's profit margin decreased from 27.38% to -7.62% — a 127.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2023). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Bebe Stores's profit margin of -7.62% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 173.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Bebe Stores's current -7.62% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against BEBE's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -7.62%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Bebe Stores, and consider following BEBE for alerts when major investors trade the stock.