BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BKE - US1184401065 - Common Stock
54.33 USD
+0.46 (+0.85%)
Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 120 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.
In the past year BKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
BKE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
BKE has a Return On Assets of 19.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 96.67% of its industry peers.
BKE has a better Return On Equity (42.33%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BKE (23.81%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
BKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 32.58%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.17%.
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
BKE has a better Profit Margin (16.12%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BKE (20.04%) is better than 98.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
BKE has a better Gross Margin (48.90%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
| 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.
BKE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BKE has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 5.68. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.68, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 5.68 |
ROIC/WACC2.52
WACC9.45%
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 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.53 indicates that BKE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.53, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
BKE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.64% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.23% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.99% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.46% on average over the next years.
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
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 13.58 indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.29, BKE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.81, which indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say BKE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKE is valued cheaper than 80.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%.
BKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.63. BKE pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.22%!
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.
BKE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP98.37%
EPS Next 2Y4.56%
EPS Next 3Y4.99%
NYSE:BKE (10/17/2025, 3:23:28 PM)
54.33
+0.46 (+0.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners7.31%
Ins Owner Change-1.8%
Market Cap2.78B
Analysts46.67
Price Target55.08 (1.38%)
Short Float %8.09%
Short Ratio4.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
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)5.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.95 | ||
| P/B | 5.84 | ||
| P/tB | 5.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.79 |
EPS(TTM)4
EY7.36%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.81%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY7.57%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY9.14%
SpS24.45
BVpS9.31
TBVpS9.31
PEG (NY)2.02
PEG (5Y)1.07
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.38%
ROICexcg 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 | 5.68 |
F-Score5
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC2.52
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%