Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -7.3x · EV/EBITDA N/A · ROE -18.8%. (2009–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $128M | $44M | $130M | $219M | $269M | $410M | $291M | $253M | $360M | $434M | $382M |
| Enterprise Value | $252M | $169M | $303M | $404M | $437M | $615M | $481M | $479M | $292M | $381M | $304M |
| P/E Ratio → | -7.33 | — | — | — | 27.69 | 6.40 | — | 11.18 | 14.42 | 29.25 | 33.50 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.41 | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.51 | 0.52 | 1.29 | 1.51 | 1.52 | 2.35 | 1.81 | 1.58 | 2.21 | 2.70 | 2.02 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 8.21 | 9.57 | 11.44 | 11.33 | 22.88 | 12.15 |
| P/OCF | 31.23 | 10.85 | — | — | — | 6.47 | 7.48 | 6.95 | 7.71 | 13.26 | 7.88 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.30 | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 17.08 | 5.89 | 30.01 | 9.70 | 5.42 | 8.03 | 7.14 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | 39.08 | 7.02 | — | 16.84 | 9.29 | 15.87 | 15.73 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 12.30 | 15.80 | 21.65 | 9.19 | 20.08 | 9.67 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 29.7% | 29.7% | 26.3% | 26.6% | 30.2% | 35.7% | 26.8% | 30.1% | 30.2% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| Operating Margin | -21.2% | -21.2% | -8.8% | -4.4% | 1.7% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.2% | -3.2% | -8.1% | -5.5% | 1.4% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 3.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -18.8% | -18.8% | -37.6% | -21.4% | 5.5% | 38.3% | -0.7% | 14.0% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| ROA | -5.3% | -5.3% | -12.0% | -7.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 5.4% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| ROIC | -36.5% | -36.5% | -12.4% | -6.1% | 2.4% | 18.0% | -0.6% | 8.9% | 23.3% | 16.5% | 12.3% |
| ROCE | -51.8% | -51.8% | -17.6% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 23.7% | -0.8% | 9.5% | 16.1% | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 1.60 | 1.37 | 1.41 | 1.65 | 1.85 | — | — | 0.00 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 9.46 | 2.37 | 16.60 | 5.99 | — | — | 0.02 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.27 | 0.95 | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.41 | -0.42 | -0.33 | -0.41 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 6.58 | 1.96 | 11.84 | 4.57 | -1.26 | -1.12 | -1.83 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | 4.10 | 6.23 | 10.21 | -2.14 | -2.81 | -2.48 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 147.47 | — | — | — | 19.61 | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.32 | 1.68 | 1.88 | 1.67 | 1.59 | 1.44 | 2.23 | 2.12 | 2.99 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 1.08 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.05 | 1.66 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.91 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 0.96 | 1.48 | 1.42 | 2.05 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.78 | 1.66 | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.54 | 1.05 | 1.13 | 2.04 | 1.99 | 1.96 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.31 | 6.31 | 6.07 | 7.24 | 7.56 | 7.60 | 6.99 | 7.60 | 7.48 | 7.55 | 8.38 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 4.02 | 2.62 | 3.48 | 5.02 | 3.15 | 5.99 | 4.41 | 3.71 | 2.75 | 2.56 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 15.0% | 10.2% | 11.6% | 8.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 95.9% | — | 130.2% | 116.5% | 136.6% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 3.6% | 15.6% | — | 8.9% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 12.2% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.1% | 15.0% | 10.2% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $30M | $30M | $30M | $30M | $31M | $30M | $30M | $30M | $29M | $29M |
High fixed-cost operating leverage
According to current market data, TLYS trades at a P/S ratio of 0.22, which suggests that investors are heavily discounting the company's future revenue potential compared to historical norms and broader retail peers, likely due to the persistent negative earnings and the ongoing struggle to achieve profitability.
The negative TTM P/E ratio of -7.07 highlights the company's current inability to generate positive net income, rendering traditional earnings-based valuation metrics largely irrelevant. Investors appear to be pricing the stock as a distressed asset, where the primary focus is on the liquidation value of the balance sheet rather than future growth prospects.
As reported in recent financial statements, the company's operating margin of -6.5% in 2026Q1 underscores a structural inability to cover fixed costs, a trend that remains significantly weaker than the performance of more resilient specialty apparel retailers within the same competitive peer group.
The gross margin of 28.9% indicates a heavy reliance on third-party brands, which limits pricing flexibility and leaves the company vulnerable to promotional cycles. Without a meaningful shift toward higher-margin private label penetration, the current cost structure appears unsustainable in the face of declining or stagnant store traffic.
Based on reported figures, the ROIC has trended into negative territory, reaching -2.8% in 2026Q1, which suggests that the company is currently destroying shareholder value rather than compounding it, a stark contrast to the positive returns typically expected from a mature retail business model.
The persistent decay in ROIC is driven by both compressed operating margins and inefficient asset utilization. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the current store fleet size is appropriate for the prevailing revenue environment, as the capital intensity of the large-format model is currently yielding diminishing returns.
According to quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly, reaching 47 days in 2026Q1, which reflects the inherent difficulty in managing inventory levels and supplier payables amidst the company's highly seasonal and discretionary revenue profile compared to its historical performance.
The asset turnover ratio of 0.40 indicates that the company is struggling to generate sufficient sales volume from its existing physical footprint. This inefficiency suggests that the large-format store model may be becoming a liability, as the fixed costs associated with these spaces are not being offset by proportional revenue growth.
While the reported debt-to-equity ratio of 2.26 might appear manageable to some observers, this metric is commonly misapplied to TLYS because it fails to account for the substantial present value of long-term operating lease obligations, which represent the company's most significant fixed-charge liability.
Investors should instead focus on fixed-charge coverage ratios that incorporate lease payments to gain a more accurate picture of the company's financial risk. Relying solely on traditional debt metrics significantly underestimates the operational leverage and potential liquidity strain inherent in the company's mall-based retail strategy.
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Tilly's, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -7.3x. The historical average is 20.8x.
Tilly's, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -18.8%. The historical average is 19.0%.
Based on historical data, Tilly's, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -7.3x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Tilly's, Inc. has 29.7% gross margin and -21.2% operating margin.