BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BKE • US1184401065
53.94 USD
+0.39 (+0.73%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
53.94 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:18:54 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BKE. BKE was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BKE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
- In the past 5 years BKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- BKE has a better Return On Assets (19.11%) than 96.69% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of BKE (40.35%) is better than 92.56% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.40%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 12.08%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (32.58%) for BKE is well above the current ROIC(23.40%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.11% | ||
| ROE | 40.35% | ||
| ROIC | 23.4% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (16.13%) than 98.35% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.11%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
- BKE has a Gross Margin of 48.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: BKE outperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 48.94% |
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
- BKE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- BKE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BKE has more shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for BKE. 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
- BKE has an Altman-Z score of 5.60. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKE's Altman-Z score of 5.60 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 91.74% 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 | 5.6 |
ROIC/WACC2.41
WACC9.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BKE has a Current ratio of 2.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 83.47% 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.
- BKE has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 85.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| 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%.
- 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)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 4.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.22 indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
- BKE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.11 indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 79.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 |
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 67.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 80.17% 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 | 12.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates BKE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.61%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.21, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 85.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BKE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.22%!
- 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
- 96.27% 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.
DP96.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-21 2025-11-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-21 2026-05-21
Inst Owners60.76%
Inst Owner Change2.77%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change12.35%
Market Cap2.76B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)206.10M
Analysts46.67
Price Target56.1 (4%)
Short Float %10.15%
Short Ratio5.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.61% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP96.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-15 2026-01-15 (3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)9.46%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)9.46%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.78%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.32%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.36%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.36%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.28%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.33%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.11 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.63 | ||
| P/B | 5.4 | ||
| P/tB | 5.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY7.56%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY7.8%
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY9.41%
SpS24.98
BVpS9.98
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number30.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.11% | ||
| ROE | 40.35% | ||
| ROCE | 30.82% | ||
| ROIC | 23.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 39.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.53% | ||
| OM | 20.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 48.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.85% |
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 Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 180.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.6 |
F-Score5
WACC9.71%
ROIC/WACC2.41
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 Y5.95%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
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 Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y4.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year21.72%
EBIT Next 3Y11.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.62%
FCF growth 3Y-11.96%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y2.77%
OCF growth 3Y-8.1%
OCF growth 5Y13.11%
BUCKLE INC/THE / BKE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BKE.
What is the valuation status of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) stock?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for BKE stock?
The financial health rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is expected to grow by 5.95% in the next year.