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BJ

NYSE
Neutral · 55/100

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc

Consumer Discretionary
Retail

$87.53

1.9%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

BJ at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Neutral · 55/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 20.0% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageDCF fair value ±15%Source: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$11.39B

P/E

19.93x

Forward P/E (est.)

19.69x

ROE

26.6%

Revenue Growth

5.9%

EPS Growth

1.2%

Profit Margin

2.6%

FCF Yield

6.1%

Debt / Equity

0.3x

ROIC

26.0%

Interest Coverage

Current Ratio

0.73x

Dividend Yield

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

5.9%

Rating Score

55/100

Business Overview
Research

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ) is a large-cap company in the Retail industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $11.39B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $21.46B in revenue and $578.38M in net profit.

Our model rates BJ Neutral (55/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what BJ's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. BJ trades near $87.53, below its 50-day average ($90.58) and 200-day average ($93.25). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 42 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. BJ's is $2.55 (~2.9% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month BJ found buyers near $83.21 (support) and sellers near $93.25 (resistance); its 52-week range is $83.21–$110.92. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

6.5%

2/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue moved from $12.35B in 2017 to $21.46B in 2026, a 6.3% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 5.9% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
Research
3/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

18.5%

Operating Margin

3.8%

Net Margin

2.7%

ROE

26.6%

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc keeps about 2.6% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 18.5% gross margin and 3.8% operating margin. Return on equity is 26.6% and return on invested capital about 26.0%. Thin margins leave less cushion if costs rise.

Debt Analysis
Research
2/3 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityShort-term bills covered

Total Debt

$399.17M

Net Debt

$371.35M

Net Debt / EBITDA

0.45x

Debt / Equity

0.3x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.3x, with a current ratio of 0.7x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns. It carries roughly $399.17M of total debt against $27.83M of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
3/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$1.03B

Free Cash Flow

$328.01M

FCF Margin

1.5%

In the latest year BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc produced about $1.03B of operating cash flow and $328.01M of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 6.1% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
Research
3/4 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)Trading below DCF fair value

P/E

19.93x

P/S

0.53x

P/B

5.5x

EV / EBITDA

10.64x

BJ trades at 19.9x trailing earnings (about 19.7x on estimated forward earnings), 0.5x sales, and 5.5x book value. Reverse-engineering today's price implies the market expects roughly 5.9% long-term free-cash-flow growth. That is a fairly typical valuation for a profitable company.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$49.15

Current price

$87.53

-44% · Above fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$328.01M

Growth, years 1–5

5.9%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$2.76B
PV of terminal value$3.52B
Estimated equity value$6.28B
Shares outstanding128M

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where BJ sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
19.9xFair
Forward P/E
19.7xFair
P/S ratio
0.5xCheap
Revenue growth
5.9%Average
EPS growth
1.2%Average
Gross margin
18.5%Weak
Net margin
2.6%Average
ROE
26.6%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 50 Consumer Discretionary companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How BJ stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (92 S&P 500 companies), BJ ranks #17 of 92 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (19.9x P/E vs. 25.4x median) with a higher return on equity (26.6% vs. 24.8%) and slower revenue growth (5.9% vs. 6.2%).

P/E vs sector

19.9x

median 25.4x

ROE vs sector

26.6%

median 24.8%

Growth vs sector

5.9%

median 6.2%

Sector rank

#17

of 92 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
BJThis stock19.9x5.9%Neutral· 55
MUSA18.7x-1.3%Neutral· 48
GME13.2x1.6%Neutral· 57
BURL31.6x10.6%Neutral· 52
DKS23.4x41.2%Favorable· 62
JD15.6x10.3%Neutral· 42
CPNG160.2x13.1%Weak· 29
MELI46.6x42.1%Neutral· 46
Consumer Discretionary median25.4x6.2%22/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianMUSAGMEBURLDKSJDCPNGMELIBJP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 92 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $87.53 today · expected CAGR -2%9%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$22.74B$24.11B$25.56B$27.09B$28.71B
Net income$682.34M$723.28M$766.68M$812.68M$861.44M
EPS$5.34$5.66$6.00$6.36$6.75
Share price (low)$64.12$67.97$72.05$76.37$80.95
Share price (high)$106.87$113.28$120.08$127.29$134.92
CAGR (low–high)-27% / 22%-12% / 14%-6% / 11%-3% / 10%-2% / 9%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for BJ:

  • Strong return on equity (26.6%) shows capital is put to work well.
  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~6.1%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.3x) lowers risk.
Bear Case

The case against BJ:

  • Thin net margins (2.6%) leave little room for error.
  • Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Key Risks
Research

Margin risk — thin profitability (2.6%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the picture is mixed: BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 19.9x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (55/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

BJ — frequently asked questions

Is BJ a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc Neutral (55/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is BJ's rating on The Stocks School?

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc currently scores 55/100 (Neutral) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does BJ's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for BJ calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this BJ analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell BJ. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.