BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BKE - US1184401065 - Common Stock
57.05 USD
+0.16 (+0.28%)
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Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BKE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BKE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BKE was profitable.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BKE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BKE's Return On Assets of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
BKE has a better Return On Equity (42.33%) than 93.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BKE (23.81%) is better than 92.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 12.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.81%) for BKE is well below the 3 year average (32.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.6% | ||
| ROE | 42.33% | ||
| ROIC | 23.81% |
ROA(3y)25.51%
ROA(5y)24.91%
ROE(3y)55.67%
ROE(5y)56.25%
ROIC(3y)32.58%
ROIC(5y)33.11%
1.3 Margins
BKE's Profit Margin of 16.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 98.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.04%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.52% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BKE has a better Gross Margin (48.90%) than 78.51% of its industry peers.
BKE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.12% | ||
| GM | 48.9% |
OM growth 3Y-8.55%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5Y6.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y3.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BKE is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BKE has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BKE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BKE 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
An Altman-Z score of 5.85 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BKE has a better Altman-Z score (5.85) than 92.56% of its industry peers.
BKE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.85 |
ROIC/WACC2.46
WACC9.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.15, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that BKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BKE has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 85.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.55% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.67%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.55%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%9.27%
3.2 Future
BKE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.80% yearly.
BKE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.98.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.14 indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, BKE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 65.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, BKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 86.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BKE grows each year by 11.22%, which is quite nice.
BKE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
98.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BKE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP98.37%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.58%
Inst Owner Change-1.97%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change-1.85%
Market Cap2.92B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)201.57M
Analysts46.67
Price Target56.1 (-1.67%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP98.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.28%
Max EPS beat(2)9.46%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)9.46%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.95%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.36%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.6%
PT rev (1m)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.49 | ||
| P/B | 6.13 | ||
| P/tB | 6.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY7.15%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY7.21%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY8.7%
SpS24.45
BVpS9.31
TBVpS9.31
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number29.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.6% | ||
| ROE | 42.33% | ||
| ROCE | 31.36% | ||
| ROIC | 23.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 39.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.71% | ||
| OM | 20.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.12% | ||
| GM | 48.9% | ||
| FCFM | 16.83% |
ROA(3y)25.51%
ROA(5y)24.91%
ROE(3y)55.67%
ROE(5y)56.25%
ROIC(3y)32.58%
ROIC(5y)33.11%
ROICexc(3y)57.64%
ROICexc(5y)61.82%
ROICexgc(3y)57.64%
ROICexgc(5y)61.82%
ROCE(3y)42.91%
ROCE(5y)43.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.72%
OM growth 3Y-8.55%
OM growth 5Y6.3%
PM growth 3Y-6.57%
PM growth 5Y6.72%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y3.03%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 181.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.85 |
F-Score5
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC2.46
Cap/Depr(3y)174.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.2%
Profit Quality(3y)94.76%
Profit Quality(5y)113.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.55%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%9.27%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year23.55%
EBIT Next 3Y11.26%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.74%
FCF growth 3Y-11.96%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y-0.18%
OCF growth 3Y-8.1%
OCF growth 5Y13.11%
BUCKLE INC/THE / BKE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BKE.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is BUCKLE INC/THE?
The financial health rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 9 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) stock?
The dividend rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 98.37%.