BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BBW - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1200761047 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, BBW scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBW was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BBW gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BBW is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make BBW a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
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 4 of the past 5 years.
BBW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BBW (18.32%) is better than 95.87% of its industry peers.
BBW's Return On Equity of 40.74% is amongst the best of the industry. BBW outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.41%, BBW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.56% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBW is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.32% | ||
| ROE | 40.74% | ||
| ROIC | 25.41% |
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BBW's Profit Margin of 10.58% is amongst the best of the industry. BBW outperforms 90.08% of its industry peers.
BBW's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BBW (13.06%) is better than 89.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
BBW has a Gross Margin of 54.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBW outperforms 82.64% of its industry peers.
BBW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.58% | ||
| GM | 54.84% |
OM growth 3Y2.38%
OM growth 5Y92.72%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBW is creating value.
BBW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
BBW has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
BBW has an Altman-Z score of 5.11. This indicates that BBW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BBW (5.11) is better than 89.26% 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 | 5.11 |
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that BBW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.45, BBW is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
BBW has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a bad value and indicates that BBW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BBW's Quick ratio of 0.63 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBW outperforms 59.50% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BBW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.53%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 185.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, BBW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.11% in the last year.
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)10.53%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%18.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.11%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%0.78%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BBW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.00% on average per year.
BBW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year5.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BBW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.77.
BBW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BBW is cheaper than 83.47% of the companies in the same industry.
BBW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of BBW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.43. BBW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BBW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.06
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BBW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.10, BBW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BBW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
5.2 History
BBW has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BBW pays out 15.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP15.85%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
NYSE:BBW (5/21/2025, 1:20:11 PM)
40.71
-0.91 (-2.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.58%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins Owners5.27%
Ins Owner Change-7.75%
Market Cap534.93M
Analysts80
Price Target55.42 (36.13%)
Short Float %14.28%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP15.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.23%
Min EPS beat(2)10.63%
Max EPS beat(2)11.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.75%
Max EPS beat(4)11.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.93%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.82%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)72.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.27%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.02%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.48%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.67%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.04 | ||
| P/B | 4.16 | ||
| P/tB | 4.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
EPS(TTM)3.78
EY9.29%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY7.93%
OCF(TTM)4.5
OCFY11.06%
SpS37.69
BVpS9.78
TBVpS9.78
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)0.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.32% | ||
| ROE | 40.74% | ||
| ROCE | 32.43% | ||
| ROIC | 25.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.73% | ||
| OM | 13.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.58% | ||
| GM | 54.84% | ||
| FCFM | 8.56% |
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)33.22%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)33.22%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)33.67%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.22%
ROICexcg growth 5Y108.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y108.47%
OM growth 3Y2.38%
OM growth 5Y92.72%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.11 |
F-Score6
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC2.6
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.53%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%18.66%
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y6.63%
EPS Next 3Y8.19%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.11%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%0.78%
Revenue Next Year5.11%
Revenue Next 2Y4.44%
Revenue Next 3Y4.27%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.81%
EBIT growth 3Y8.99%
EBIT growth 5Y108.06%
EBIT Next Year25.98%
EBIT Next 3Y11.46%
EBIT Next 5Y7.99%
FCF growth 1Y-16.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A