BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BKE • US1184401065
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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.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BKE has been profitable.
- BKE had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BKE has a Return On Assets of 19.11%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
- BKE has a better Return On Equity (40.35%) than 91.94% of its industry peers.
- BKE has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 91.94% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 13.35%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (23.39%) for BKE is well below the 3 year average (27.76%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.11% | ||
| ROE | 40.35% | ||
| ROIC | 23.39% |
ROA(3y)22.43%
ROA(5y)26.06%
ROE(3y)49.58%
ROE(5y)59.57%
ROIC(3y)27.76%
ROIC(5y)34.36%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.13%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BKE has a better Operating Margin (20.11%) than 97.58% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BKE's Gross Margin of 48.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKE outperforms 77.42% 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-6.18%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y1.96%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BKE has more shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 5.59 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.59, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.52% 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 | 5.59 |
ROIC/WACC2.62
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- BKE has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BKE (2.21) is better than 82.26% 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 83.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. BKE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.70% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.58% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.7%
EPS 3Y-6.9%
EPS 5Y9.33%
EPS Q2Q%3.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y7.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
3.2 Future
- BKE is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.36% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.59%
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.06%
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. BKE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.46, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 79.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BKE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.54, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say BKE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.54 |
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 65.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. BKE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%, BKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- BKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.07. BKE pays more dividend than 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BKE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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.
- BKE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 96.27% 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.
DP96.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BKE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
55.71
+1.95 (+3.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-13 2026-03-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-21 2026-05-21
Inst Owners63.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners7.07%
Ins Owner Change11.98%
Market Cap2.85B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)206.10M
Analysts46.67
Price Target54.06 (-2.96%)
Short Float %10.68%
Short Ratio6.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP96.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.35)
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)-3.64%
PT rev (3m)-3.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.98 | ||
| P/B | 5.58 | ||
| P/tB | 5.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
EPS(TTM)4.14
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY7.39%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY7.55%
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY9.11%
SpS24.98
BVpS9.98
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number30.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.11% | ||
| ROE | 40.35% | ||
| ROCE | 30.82% | ||
| ROIC | 23.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 39.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.51% | ||
| OM | 20.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.13% | ||
| GM | 48.94% | ||
| FCFM | 16.85% |
ROA(3y)22.43%
ROA(5y)26.06%
ROE(3y)49.58%
ROE(5y)59.57%
ROIC(3y)27.76%
ROIC(5y)34.36%
ROICexc(3y)46.86%
ROICexc(5y)62.01%
ROICexgc(3y)46.86%
ROICexgc(5y)62.01%
ROCE(3y)36.57%
ROCE(5y)45.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.54%
OM growth 3Y-6.18%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y1.96%
F-Score6
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 | 5.59 |
F-Score6
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2.62
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.7%
EPS 3Y-6.9%
EPS 5Y9.33%
EPS Q2Q%3.92%
EPS Next Y-0.59%
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y7.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.29%
EBIT growth 5Y9.25%
EBIT Next Year11.43%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.04%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y12.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BUCKLE INC/THE / BKE Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 10 to BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BKE stock?
BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of BUCKLE INC/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 13.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.58.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKE stock?
The dividend rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 96.27%.