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Bassett Furniture Industries(BSET)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BSET
09/28/2026: BSET (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Bassett Furniture Industries is a long-standing retailer and manufacturer of home furnishings, primarily known for its customizable upholstery and direct-to-consumer store network. The company benefits from a vertically integrated model that allows it to control product design and delivery, fostering strong brand recognition. Its primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging its retail platform to offer professional design services that differentiate it from mass-market competitors. However, the business faces significant risks from cyclical housing market sensitivity, logistical costs, and intense competition from online retailers. It may appeal to value-oriented investors seeking a legacy brand with a consistent dividend history, though performance remains heavily linked to macroeconomic conditions impacting home purchases.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely tied to cyclical housing market trends rather than rapid expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock often lacks the sustained high-volatility price trends favored by momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at valuations that may appeal to value investors looking for asset-backed companies. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company has a consistent history of paying dividends from its operations. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | The furniture industry is cyclical, introducing inherent volatility that may not suit the lowest-risk profiles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock price is highly sensitive to news concerning housing starts and consumer confidence. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing depends heavily on earnings stability in a cyclical industry. |
| Competition risk (Furniture Retail) | High | Significant pressure exists from both e-commerce platforms and large-scale home goods retailers. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the brand has longevity, earnings are exposed to variable consumer spending cycles. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are dependent on maintaining profitability during economic downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful management of the hybrid retail-manufacturing model is critical to maintaining margins. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.31% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 158.27M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.56 | 1Y Target Price 23 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.56 | 1Y Target Price 23 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 21.2K shares | Beta 0.73 | 52 Weeks Range 12.86 - 22.03 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 12.86 - 22.03 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.64 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Segment | Revenue from sales at company-owned Bassett Home Furnishings retail locations. | This is the primary way the company sells directly to you as a consumer. |
| Wholesale Segment | Revenue from furniture sales to company-owned stores and independent furniture retailers. | This represents the company's manufacturing and supply backbone. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-09-30 | When After Market | Estimate 0.13 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.61% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.26% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.31% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.56 | Forward PE 10.85 | Enterprise Value 186.92M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48 |
Enterprise Value 186.92M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.17 | Shares Outstanding 8.66M | Shares Floating 7.65M |
Shares Outstanding 8.66M | Shares Floating 7.65M | ||
Percent Insiders 16.73 | Percent Institutions 55.94 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Bassett Furniture Industries
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Bassett, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-01-01 | President, CEO & Chairman Mr. Robert H. Spilman Jr. | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances | Full time employees 1194 | Website https://www.bassettfurniture.com |
Full time employees 1194 | Website https://www.bassettfurniture.com | ||
Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, sources, distributes, and retails home furnishings and furniture products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Wholesale and Retail"Company-Owned Stores. The company offers sofas, chairs, reclining furniture, ottomans and benches, and leather furniture; tables and cabinets; dining and outdoor furniture; beds, dressers and chests, nightstands and bedside tables, mattresses and bases, duvet covers and inserts, quilts and coverlets, sheets and pillowcases, shams and pillow inserts, accent pillows, and throws; office chairs, desks, and storages; home decor products, lighting, wall decor, mirrors, cabinet hardware, and cutting boards; and rugs. It is also involved in wood and upholstery operations. The company sells its products through a network of company-owned and licensee-owned stores under the Bassett Home Furnishings name; and independent retailers; multi-line furniture stores, including Bassett galleries or design centers; and online. Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated was founded in 1902 and is based in Bassett, Virginia.
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