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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#4327
Positioning
Market Dominance
Retail Trade
Retail
$34M
Amy A. E. Sullivan
The Brand House Collective, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of home décor and furnishings in the United States. It offers holiday décor, furniture, textiles, ornamental wall décor, decorative accessories, art, mirrors, home fragrance, lighting, floral, housewares, outdoor, and gifts. The company operates its stores under the Kirkland's, Kirkland's Home, Kirkland's Home Outlet, Kirkland's Outlet, and Kirkland Collection names. It also operates an e-commerce website, kirklands.com. The Brand House Collective, Inc. was formerly known as Kirkland's, Inc. and changed its name to The Brand House Collective, Inc. in July 2025. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Headcount
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = TBHC ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. | 73 | 85 | 89 | 65 | - | - | 29.1% | 5.1% | 46.8% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 153.0x | $1.5B | VS | |
$IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC | 70 | 73 | 89 | 76 | 11.3x | 4.1x | 5.3% | 3.3% | 23.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 32.0x | $1.3B | VS | |
$SGU STAR GROUP, L.P. | 69 | 82 | 79 | 63 | - | - | 26.2% | 7.8% | 31.5% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 63.0x | $399M | VS | |
$EZPW EZCORP INC | 68 | 77 | 82 | 89 | 7.2x | 4.2x | 12.0% | 6.4% | 58.6% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 51.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$HTHT H World Group Ltd | 68 | 91 | 44 | 84 | - | - | 24.9% | 4.9% | 100.0% | 21.8% | 13.0% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 45.0x | $101.1B | VS | |
$DDL Dingdong (Cayman) Ltd | 68 | 86 | 82 | 57 | - | - | 42.4% | 4.0% | 100.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 201.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$SBH Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | 68 | 83 | 92 | 77 | 5.1x | 2.3x | 27.5% | 6.9% | 51.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 177.0x | $1.6B | VS | |
$SPH SUBURBAN PROPANE PARTNERS LP | 67 | 80 | 90 | 53 | - | 13.0x | 18.6% | 4.7% | 60.7% | 14.4% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 202.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$IHG INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/ | 67 | 63 | 81 | 67 | - | - | -29.5% | 13.1% | 58.6% | 40.7% | 27.4% | 6.8% | 1.3% | - | $21.5B | VS | |
$ROST ROSS STORES, INC. | 67 | 63 | 55 | 83 | 25.2x | 16.5x | 34.8% | 13.3% | 28.0% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 26.0x | $51.6B | VS | |
$TBHC BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. | 33 | 33 | 40 | 31 | - | 12.2x | 22.0% | -20.8% | 18.4% | -13.3% | -15.1% | 26.9% | 0.0% | - | $34M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 21.4x | 9.1x | 8.9% | 2.9% | 36.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.6x | - | REF |
BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. (TBHC) receives a "Avoid" rating with a composite score of 32.6/100. It ranks #4327 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 1-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Amy A. E. Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Labor Force
835
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Audit Verdict: Lower quality and stability scores may indicate governance concerns.
No recent insider transactions available for TBHC
HQ Base
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Fair valuation relative to peers
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Below-average composite — caution warranted
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Relative valuation derived from Retail Trade sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
No analyst ratings for TBHC.
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| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 33 | 15 | +18ALPHA |
| MOMENTUM | 31 | 26 | +5NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 40 | 37 | +3NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 35 | 58 | -23DRAG |
| STABILITY | 32 | 28 | +4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 18 | 5 | +13ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 22.0% (sector 8.9%)
GM 18% vs sector 36%, OM -13% vs sector 4%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 27%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
Our quantitative model flags BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. with an Avoid rating, assigning a composite score of 32.6/100 and 1 out of 5 stars. Ranked #4327 of 7,333 stocks, TBHC falls in the bottom tier across key factors. Historically, stocks with this profile have faced elevated risk of underperformance and capital loss.
TBHC's quality score of 33/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 22.0% (sector avg: 8.9%), gross margins of 18.4% (sector avg: 36.2%), net margins of -15.1% (sector avg: 1.6%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 40/100, TBHC appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include an EV/EBITDA of 12.15x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.'s investment score of 35/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 26.9% vs. a sector average of 3.8% and a return on assets of -20.8% (sector: 2.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
TBHC is currently showing below-average momentum at 31/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 26.9% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.15 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
TBHC's stability score of 32/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.15. Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.'s short interest score of 18/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include micro-cap liquidity risk. At $34M (micro-cap), TBHC carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. is a micro-cap company in the Retail Trade sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #4327 of 7,333 overall (41st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 22.0% exceeding the 8.9% sector median and operating margins of -13.3% below the 3.9% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Retail Trade peers.
While TBHC currently exhibits a AVOID profile, superior opportunities exist within the RETAIL TRADE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Short Int. (18) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 33% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 147% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 49% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
AUDIT DATA AS OF NOV 1, 2025 (Q3 FY2025)
We rate BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. (TBHC) as Avoid with a composite score of 32.6/100 at a current price of $1.08. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.
The rating is primarily driven by strength in value (40th percentile) and investment (35th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (31th percentile) and stability (32th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (28/100), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation.
Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs; sustainability of the current growth rate; the path to profitability. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.
BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Retail Trade sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 32.6/100 places it at rank #4327 in our full 7,333-stock universe. At $34M in market capitalization, BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. is a small-cap player in the Retail Trade space, which limits certain scale advantages but may allow for more agile strategic execution.
Revenue is growing at 27%, though momentum at the 31th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.
The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 18% (-17.8pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -13% (-17.2pp vs sector) and net margins of -15.1%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of -82%. The significant margin erosion from gross to net suggests elevated operating expenses, high interest costs, or other structural drags that warrant monitoring.
At a current price of $1.08, BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. is trading at a premium to fundamental value. Our value factor score of 40/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. The premium valuation implies the market is pricing in significant future growth or quality improvements that are not yet fully reflected in current fundamentals.
The stock currently trades at EV/EBITDA of 12.2x (at a premium), P/S of 0.1x. We evaluate these multiples in the context of both absolute levels and sector-relative positioning to form our valuation view.
Returns on equity of 22.0% exceed the cost of equity for most companies, indicating genuine shareholder value creation and a reinvestment engine that compounds wealth over time.
Revenue growth of 27% confirms the business is expanding its addressable market — growth at this level typically supports multiple expansion and attracts institutional capital.
The Avoid rating (composite 32.6/100) reflects multi-factor weakness, and historically, stocks in this scoring range have underperformed the market by a meaningful margin.
Thin net margins of -15.1% provide limited cushion against cost pressures, competitive pricing, or macroeconomic headwinds — even small changes in costs could swing the company to a loss.
Weak momentum (31th percentile) suggests institutional selling pressure and unfavorable technical dynamics that may persist.
We assign a High uncertainty rating to BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.. Key risk factors include current negative profitability (net margin -15.1%), below-average price stability (32th percentile), weak quality scores (33th percentile). The wide range of potential outcomes widens our fair value estimate and increases the possibility of permanent capital impairment. Investors considering this name should size positions accordingly and demand a meaningful margin of safety before initiating.
Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: current negative profitability (net margin -15.1%); below-average price stability (32th percentile); weak quality scores (33th percentile). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 32th percentile and quality factor at the 33th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.
We identify limited risk mitigants at this time, which contributes to our high uncertainty assessment. Investors should monitor for improvement in balance sheet metrics, margin stability, and business predictability that could warrant a downgrade in our risk assessment over time.
We rate BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.'s capital allocation as Poor. Key concerns include negative profitability, weak asset returns (ROA -20.8%). Exemplary capital allocators generate ROE above 20% and maintain conservative leverage — BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. significantly underperforms these benchmarks, raising questions about management's ability to create shareholder value.
Investors should scrutinize management's reinvestment decisions and balance sheet trajectory before committing capital. Poor capital allocation often compounds over time: overlevered balance sheets limit strategic flexibility, while low returns on capital destroy shareholder value. We would need to see sustained improvement in profitability metrics and balance sheet discipline before considering an upgrade.
In summary, BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 32.6/100 (rank #4327 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (28/100, trend: stable), High uncertainty, and Poor capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 34/100.
Our analysis does not support a constructive view on BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, high uncertainty, and poor capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.
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We do not assign BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC. a meaningful economic moat, scoring 28/100 on our composite assessment. Current fundamentals do not demonstrate the kind of durable competitive advantages — such as superior returns on invested capital, margin superiority, or reinvestment efficiency — that would protect the company from competitive erosion over the long term. The highest-scoring pillar, economic value creation, reached only 10.2/20.
The strongest moat sources are economic value creation (10.2/20) and growth durability (9.2/20). ROE proxy 22.0% (sector 8.9%). Rev growth 27%, 11yr history. These pillars form the core of BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.'s competitive identity and are the primary drivers of excess returns in our framework.
Areas of relative weakness include reinvestment efficiency (0/20) and financial resilience (1.8/20). Capital turnover N/A. Improvement in these areas could meaningfully widen the moat over time, while deterioration would be an early warning of competitive erosion.
Our moat trend assessment is Stable. Multi-year ROIC and operating margin trajectories show neither meaningful improvement nor deterioration, suggesting the competitive position is steady. We expect BRAND HOUSE COLLECTIVE, INC.'s moat profile to remain largely unchanged absent a material shift in return on capital or industry dynamics.
Key profit drivers include robust top-line growth of 27% expanding the revenue base, returns on equity of 22.0% driving shareholder value creation. The margin cascade from 18% gross to -13% operating to -15.1% net reveals the company's cost structure and reinvestment intensity. Our analysis indicates that profit quality raises some durability concerns, with the quality factor at the 33th percentile.
The margin profile shows gross margins of 18%, operating margins of -13%, net margins of -15.1%. Return metrics include ROE of 22.0% and ROA of -20.8%. Relative to the Retail Trade sector, gross margins are 17.8 percentage points below the sector median of 36%, and ROE of 22.0% compares to a sector median of 8.9%.
The balance sheet reflects revenue growth of 27%. Overall balance sheet health is adequate for the current business environment.
Below-average quality (33th percentile) raises durability concerns about the fundamental profile and increases the risk of negative earnings surprises.

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, is investigating four proposed mergers: The Brand House Collective's sale to Bed Bath & Beyond, Avidity Biosciences' acquisition by Novartis for $72 per share, NorthWestern Energy Group's sale to Black Hills Corp, and Two Harbors Investment Corp's merger with UWM Holdings Corporation. The firm is seeking shareholders with concerns about these transactions ahead of upcoming shareholder votes.
The Brand House Collective, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBHC) ("Brand House Collective" or the "Company"), formerly Kirkland's, Inc., announced its financial results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended November 1, 2025.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) and The Brand House Collective, Inc. (Nasdaq: TBHC) today announced that Nora Gomez has been appointed Chief Merchandising Officer for Bed Bath & Beyond and its family of brands, driving unified product strategy and accountability across the entire portfolio.
The group recorded a net loss of $3.7m, compared with a net loss of $7.7m in Q3 of fiscal 2024.
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