BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BBW • US1200761047
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This BBW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BBW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BBW was profitable.
- BBW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BBW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BBW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 15.11%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBW has a Return On Equity of 33.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBW outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.17%, BBW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.65%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.11% | ||
| ROE | 33.67% | ||
| ROIC | 20.17% |
ROA(3y)17.45%
ROA(5y)17.44%
ROE(3y)37.21%
ROE(5y)40.48%
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)24.27%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.85%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.54%, BBW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBW has declined.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 55.80%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.85% | ||
| GM | 55.8% |
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y6.33%
2. BBW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBW is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BBW has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, BBW has less shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for BBW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.34 indicates that BBW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BBW's Altman-Z score of 4.34 is amongst the best of the industry. BBW outperforms 86.18% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for BBW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
ROIC/WACC2.25
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- BBW has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that BBW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BBW has a Current ratio of 1.55. This is in the better half of the industry: BBW outperforms 61.79% of its industry peers.
- BBW has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that BBW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.64, BBW is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for BBW is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. BBW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.56% over the past year.
- BBW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.01% yearly.
- BBW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.73%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.72% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y9.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-20.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
3.2 Future
- BBW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.23% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.62%
EPS Next 2Y3.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.19%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BBW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.66 indicates a reasonable valuation of BBW.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BBW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of BBW can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BBW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BBW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BBW is cheaper than 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- 73.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of BBW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
5. BBW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BBW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%.
- The stock price of BBW dropped by -35.42% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- BBW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.78.
- BBW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
5.2 History
- BBW has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- The dividend of BBW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- BBW pays out 22.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
BBW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
38.54
-0.02 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18
Inst Owners106.33%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners3.71%
Ins Owner Change1.55%
Market Cap499.09M
Revenue(TTM)529.83M
Net Income(TTM)52.20M
Analysts80
Price Target63.24 (64.09%)
Short Float %20.86%
Short Ratio5.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-26 2026-03-26 (0.23)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.15%
Min EPS beat(2)2.26%
Max EPS beat(2)4.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.96%
Min EPS beat(4)2.26%
Max EPS beat(4)39.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)11.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.02%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.17%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.05%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.47%
PT rev (1m)-9.82%
PT rev (3m)-9.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.67 | ||
| P/B | 3.22 | ||
| P/tB | 3.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.99
EY10.35%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY10.29%
FCF(TTM)3.05
FCFY7.92%
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY13.03%
SpS40.91
BVpS11.97
TBVpS11.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.7829 (-14.94%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.11% | ||
| ROE | 33.67% | ||
| ROCE | 26.07% | ||
| ROIC | 20.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.54% | ||
| OM | 12.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.85% | ||
| GM | 55.8% | ||
| FCFM | 7.46% |
ROA(3y)17.45%
ROA(5y)17.44%
ROE(3y)37.21%
ROE(5y)40.48%
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)24.27%
ROICexc(3y)28.4%
ROICexc(5y)29.91%
ROICexgc(3y)28.4%
ROICexgc(5y)29.91%
ROCE(3y)30.55%
ROCE(5y)31.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.6%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.6%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-2.98%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-1.34%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.02%
GM growth 5Y6.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 170.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.34 |
F-Score6
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC2.25
Cap/Depr(3y)145.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.47%
Profit Quality(3y)72.15%
Profit Quality(5y)65.75%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y9.01%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-20.75%
EPS Next Y-0.62%
EPS Next 2Y3.6%
EPS Next 3Y5.66%
EPS Next 5Y7.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.73%
Revenue growth 3Y4.23%
Revenue growth 5Y15.72%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
Revenue Next Year4.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
Revenue Next 3Y4.37%
Revenue Next 5Y4.19%
EBIT growth 1Y0.22%
EBIT growth 3Y1.12%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.14%
EBIT Next 3Y10.95%
EBIT Next 5Y8.28%
FCF growth 1Y42.27%
FCF growth 3Y5.49%
FCF growth 5Y36.49%
OCF growth 1Y38.15%
OCF growth 3Y11.22%
OCF growth 5Y37.18%
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC / BBW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BBW.
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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BBW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is 9.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.22.
Is the dividend of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.09%.