BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BKE - US1184401065 - Common Stock
55.18 USD
-0.23 (-0.42%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BKE. BKE was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BKE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BKE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BKE was profitable.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BKE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BKE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BKE's Return On Assets of 19.60% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 96.72% of its industry peers.
BKE's Return On Equity of 42.33% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 93.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.81%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 32.58%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (32.58%) for BKE is well above the current ROIC(23.81%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
The Profit Margin of BKE (16.12%) is better than 96.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
BKE's Operating Margin of 20.04% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 97.54% of its industry peers.
BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.90%, BKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.87% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BKE has more shares outstanding
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
BKE has an Altman-Z score of 5.76. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BKE's Altman-Z score of 5.76 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 90.16% 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 | 5.76 |
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.15 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BKE has a better Current ratio (2.15) than 82.79% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of BKE (1.53) is better than 85.25% 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 for BKE have decreased by -2.44% in the last 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 1.62%.
Measured over the past years, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.99% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.73%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.79, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
77.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, BKE is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.01, BKE is valued correctly.
BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 69.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as BKE.
BKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.49%, BKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.49, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 83.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BKE grows each year by 11.22%, which is quite nice.
BKE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BKE pays out 98.37% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
NYSE:BKE (11/18/2025, 10:03:32 AM)
55.18
-0.23 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.94%
Ins Owners7.31%
Ins Owner Change-2.06%
Market Cap2.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.25B
Net Income(TTM)201.57M
Analysts46.67
Price Target55.08 (-0.18%)
Short Float %8.96%
Short Ratio5.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.12 | ||
| P/B | 5.93 | ||
| P/tB | 5.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)4
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.69%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY9%
SpS24.45
BVpS9.31
TBVpS9.31
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)1.09
Graham Number28.94
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 | 5.76 |
F-Score5
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC2.57
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)-2.44%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%14.1%
EPS Next Y6.73%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year22.1%
EBIT Next 3Y10.49%
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 5 / 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%.