Furniture retailer, manufacturer, marketer. 57 company-owned + 29 licensee stores. Manufactures custom upholstery, wood furniture domestically (NC, VA, AL). 75%+ wholesale revenue from domestic manufacturing. | AGI Score: 4/10 | P/TB: 0.80x | Buybacks: -12% share count change | Analysis date: 2026-03-13
0.80x book with 12% buyback. Domestic manufacturer = real physical assets (factories in NC, VA, AL). Retail stores add complexity but also customer access. "Made in America" has value in current trade environment.
Furniture retailer, manufacturer, marketer. 57 company-owned + 29 licensee stores. Manufactures custom upholstery, wood furniture domestically (NC, VA, AL). 75%+ wholesale revenue from domestic manufacturing.
Sector: Furniture Retail/Manufacturing | Employees: 1,194
Category: Labor Margin Play
Furniture manufacturing and retail have moderate labor intensity, and AGI could optimize production scheduling, supply chain logistics, and retail operations. However, the physical nature of furniture production limits automation gains. The bigger threats are: (1) e-commerce platforms powered by AGI that offer superior customer experience and visualization tools, bypassing traditional retailers; and (2) AGI-optimized manufacturing by larger competitors compressing margins. The company's domestic manufacturing provides some differentiation, but the business faces structural headwinds from changing consumer preferences and online competition, which AGI will accelerate.
0.80x book = buying factories, stores, inventory at discount. 12% buyback compounds per-share value. "Made in America" advantage with tariffs on imports. 86 total stores = retail infrastructure with value. Housing recovery drives furniture demand.
Furniture retail is dying — e-commerce competition from Wayfair, Amazon. Small company in fragmented market. Manufacturing in high-cost US locations. Retail stores are expensive to operate. AGI doesn't help this business much.
| Metric | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $114M | $118M | $117M | $114M | $118M | $130M | $486M | $390M | $330M | $335M |
| Net Income | $5M | $5M | $2M | $-5M | $7M | $5M | $65M | $-3M | $-10M | $6M |
| Operating Income | $9M | $7M | $2M | $-6M | $10M | $7M | $35M | $-3M | $-16M | $8M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $39M | $36M | $29M | $10M | $37M | $15M | $-3M | $19M | $4M | $13M |
| CapEx | $22M | $16M | $18M | $17M | $6M | $11M | $21M | $17M | $5M | $5M |
| Total Assets | $278M | $294M | $292M | $276M | $403M | $422M | $406M | $370M | $341M | $324M |
| Stockholders Equity | $181M | $191M | $190M | $179M | $158M | $163M | $196M | $183M | $167M | $165M |
| Shares Outstanding | 10,732,217 | 10,649,225 | 10,651,351 | 10,285,511 | 9,969,616 | 9,835,829 | 9,394,873 | 8,768,221 | 8,736,046 | 8,651,054 |
| Free Cash Flow* | $18M | $21M | $10M | $-8M | $31M | $4M | $-24M | $1M | $-1M | $9M |
| Share Count Change | — | -0.8% | +0.0% | -3.4% | -3.1% | -1.3% | -4.5% | -6.7% | -0.4% | -1.0% |
*FCF = Operating Cash Flow - CapEx
| Balance Sheet Item | Latest FY |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $324M |
| PP&E (net) | $73M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $41M |
| Goodwill | $7M |
| Intangible Assets | $7M |
| Total Liabilities | $324M |
| Long-Term Debt | $329K |
| Stockholders Equity | $165M |
| Tangible Book Value | $151M |
Goodwill: $7M — this is a real risk; if written down, equity shrinks
Intangible Assets: $7M
PP&E: $73M — physical assets that could be liquidated
Tangible Book Value: $151M ($17.45 per share)
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value / Share | $19.08 | Stockholders equity / shares |
| Tangible Book Value / Share | $17.45 | Equity minus goodwill & intangibles |
| Price / Revenue | 0.36x | Market cap / TTM revenue |
| OCF Yield | 11.1% | Operating cash flow / market cap |
| FCF Yield | 6.1% | Free cash flow / market cap |
| Floor Price Estimate (60% TBV) | $10.47 | Conservative: 60% of tangible book value per share |
Tangible Book Value per share: $17.45
Conservative Floor (60% of TBV): $10.47 — At this price, you are buying hard assets at 60 cents on the dollar with margin of safety.
Current price $14.00 is below tangible book value ($17.45).
Buyback impact: Buybacks: -12% share count change. If management continues buying back shares below book value, per-share intrinsic value compounds upward even without earnings growth.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS (dollar amounts in thousands except per share data) General Bassett is a leading retailer, manufacturer and marketer of branded home furnishings. We were founded in 1902 and incorporated under the laws of Virginia in 1930. Our rich 123-year history has instilled the principles of quality, value, and integrity in everything we do, while simultaneously providing us with the expertise to respond to ever-changing consumer tastes and meet the demands of a global economy. Approximately 60% of our wholesale sales arise from our network of 86 Company-owned and licensee-owned Bassett Home Furnishings (“BHF”) stores. Our store program is designed to provide a single source home furnishings retail store with a unique combination of stylish, quality furniture and accessories with a high level of customer service. The stores highlight our custom furniture design and manufacturing capabilities, free in-home or virtual design visits (“home makeovers”) and coordinated decorating accessories. Our philosophy is based on building strong long-term relationships with each customer. Salespeople are referred to as “Design Consultants” and are trained to evaluate customer needs and provide comprehensive solutions for their home decor. Until a rigorous training and design certification program is completed, Design Consultants are not authorized to perform in-home or virtual design services for our customers. Bassett also has a significant traditional wholesale business with
What assets exist? PP&E of $73M. Total assets of $324M Tangible book value of $151M. Goodwill of $7M is a risk.
Are buybacks real? Yes — Buybacks: -12% share count change. This is the AMR playbook: buy back shares below book value to compound per-share intrinsic value.
Is the business durable? Furniture Retail/Manufacturing with AGI score 4/10. Low AGI disruption risk — physical business that AGI does not easily replace.
What is the floor? At $10.47 (60% of TBV), downside is limited by hard assets. Current price $14.00 is above the floor estimate.
Data sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL, yfinance, 10-K filing extracts, AGI scoring framework. Analysis date: 2026-03-13.