BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BBW • US1200761047

54.14 USD
-1.29 (-2.33%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
54.14 USD
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After Hours: 2/9/2026, 4:44:58 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

BBW gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BBW a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BBW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BBW was profitable.
  • BBW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years BBW 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BBW had a positive operating cash flow.
BBW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 17.61%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 38.17%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of BBW (23.35%) is better than 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBW is significantly above the industry average of 12.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.61%
ROE 38.17%
ROIC 23.35%
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.41%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BBW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

  • BBW has a Profit Margin of 10.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBW outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
  • BBW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.77%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
  • BBW has a Gross Margin of 56.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBW outperforms 84.17% of its industry peers.
  • BBW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.77%
PM (TTM) 10.93%
GM 56.2%
OM growth 3Y2.48%
OM growth 5Y92.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
BBW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BBW is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BBW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BBW has less shares outstanding
  • BBW has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
BBW Yearly Shares OutstandingBBW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
BBW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.46 indicates that BBW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BBW has a better Altman-Z score (5.46) than 88.33% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.46
ROIC/WACC2.4
WACC9.74%
BBW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that BBW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, BBW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that BBW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of BBW (0.66) is better than 60.83% of its industry peers.
  • BBW does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 0.66
BBW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.38% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 185.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • BBW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.17%.
  • Measured over the past years, BBW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.38%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%-15.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.72%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.96% on average over the next years.
  • BBW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y3.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue Next Year7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.43%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BBW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
BBW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.53, which indicates a correct valuation of BBW.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBW is valued cheaper than 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.06. BBW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.33 indicates a correct valuation of BBW.
  • 78.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.86. BBW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.53
Fwd PE 13.33
BBW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.13
EV/EBITDA 8.02
BBW Per share dataBBW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • BBW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y3.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • BBW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, BBW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, BBW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%

5.2 History

  • BBW has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
BBW Yearly Dividends per shareBBW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 19.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.82%
EPS Next 2Y3.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
BBW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M
BBW Dividend Payout.BBW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC

NYSE:BBW (2/9/2026, 4:44:58 PM)

After market: 54.14 0 (0%)

54.14

-1.29 (-2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-04
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners108.17%
Inst Owner Change-1.04%
Ins Owners3.7%
Ins Owner Change-3.84%
Market Cap710.86M
Revenue(TTM)525.77M
Net Income(TTM)57.49M
Analysts80
Price Target70.13 (29.53%)
Short Float %20.57%
Short Ratio6.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.62%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP19.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.82%
Min EPS beat(2)4.04%
Max EPS beat(2)39.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)20.57%
Min EPS beat(4)4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)39.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.69%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.14%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.51%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.88%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.65%
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)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.56%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.52%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-14.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.53
Fwd PE 13.33
P/S 1.35
P/FCF 19.13
P/OCF 11.89
P/B 4.72
P/tB 4.72
EV/EBITDA 8.02
EPS(TTM)4.32
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)4.06
Fwd EY7.5%
FCF(TTM)2.83
FCFY5.23%
OCF(TTM)4.55
OCFY8.41%
SpS40.04
BVpS11.47
TBVpS11.47
PEG (NY)1.64
PEG (5Y)0.07
Graham Number33.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.61%
ROE 38.17%
ROCE 29.8%
ROIC 23.35%
ROICexc 26.36%
ROICexgc 26.36%
OM 13.77%
PM (TTM) 10.93%
GM 56.2%
FCFM 7.07%
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.41%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)33.24%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)33.24%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)33.7%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y108.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y108.59%
OM growth 3Y2.48%
OM growth 5Y92.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 152.24%
Cap/Sales 4.3%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.5%
Profit Quality 64.63%
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 5.46
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC2.4
Cap/Depr(3y)124.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)70.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.38%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%-15.07%
EPS Next Y7.63%
EPS Next 2Y3.67%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5Y6.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.72%
Revenue Next Year7.61%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.43%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y11.94%
EBIT growth 3Y9.1%
EBIT growth 5Y108.19%
EBIT Next Year25.27%
EBIT Next 3Y11.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.79%
FCF growth 1Y-26.81%
FCF growth 3Y11.65%
FCF growth 5Y24.65%
OCF growth 1Y-13.09%
OCF growth 3Y18.81%
OCF growth 5Y16.86%

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC / BBW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BBW.


What is the valuation status for BBW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) stock?

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is 12.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.72.


Can you provide the financial health for BBW stock?

The financial health rating of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is 9 / 10.