BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BKE • US1184401065

52.61 USD
-0.39 (-0.74%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
52.61 USD
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After Hours: 3/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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This BKE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BKE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BKE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years BKE has always been profitable.
  • BKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
BKE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBKE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • BKE has a better Return On Assets (19.11%) than 96.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of BKE (40.35%) is better than 91.87% 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 91.06% 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 13.62%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
BKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • BKE's Profit Margin of 16.13% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
  • BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of BKE (20.11%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.94%, BKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
BKE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. BKE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BKE is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BKE has been increased compared to 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.
BKE Yearly Shares OutstandingBKE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BKE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBKE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.55 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BKE has a better Altman-Z score (5.55) than 89.43% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 5.55
ROIC/WACC2.47
WACC9.46%
BKE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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 better Current ratio (2.21) than 83.74% 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.53, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.53
BKE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. BKE Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.67% in the past year.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.80% on average per year.
  • 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.
BKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B
BKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. BKE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.89, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.74), we can say BKE is valued rather cheaply.
  • BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.78.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.82), we can say BKE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 12.78
BKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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 65.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.5
EV/EBITDA 8.34
BKE Per share dataBKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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)2.17
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%

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5. BKE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.57%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 84.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BKE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%

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
BKE Yearly Dividends per shareBKE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • BKE pays out 96.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BKE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP96.27%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
BKE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
BKE Dividend Payout.BKE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BKE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BUCKLE INC/THE

NYSE:BKE (3/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 52.61 0 (0%)

52.61

-0.39 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-21
Earnings (Next)05-21
Inst Owners60.76%
Inst Owner Change3.3%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change13.88%
Market Cap2.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)206.10M
Analysts46.67
Price Target56.1 (6.63%)
Short Float %9.99%
Short Ratio6.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP96.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-15
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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 12.78
P/S 2.11
P/FCF 12.5
P/OCF 10.37
P/B 5.27
P/tB 5.27
EV/EBITDA 8.34
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY7.76%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY8%
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY9.65%
SpS24.98
BVpS9.98
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number30.27
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.55
F-Score5
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC2.47
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.


Can you provide the profitability details for BUCKLE INC/THE?

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.