BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BKE - US1184401065 - Common Stock
56.89 USD
+0.35 (+0.62%)
56.7 USD
-0.19 (-0.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BKE. BKE was compared to 121 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
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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BKE has a Return On Assets of 19.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
BKE has a better Return On Equity (42.33%) than 93.39% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.81%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.56% 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 12.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.81%) for BKE is well below the 3 year average (32.58%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.6% | ||
| 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's Profit Margin of 16.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 98.35% of its industry peers.
BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BKE has a better Operating Margin (20.04%) than 97.52% of its industry peers.
BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BKE has a Gross Margin of 48.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: BKE outperforms 78.51% of its industry peers.
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
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
The number of shares outstanding for BKE has been increased compared to 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 5.83. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.83, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.48
WACC9.59%
2.3 Liquidity
BKE has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.15, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.64% 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.
The Quick ratio of BKE (1.53) is better than 86.78% 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 has been growing slightly by 3.55% over the past 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.
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 4.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.94, which indicates a correct valuation of BKE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 78.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.10.
76.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, BKE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 |
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 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, 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 5.67. BKE pays more dividend than 85.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, BKE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
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 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.58%
Inst Owner Change-1.97%
Ins Owners7.3%
Ins Owner Change-1.85%
Market Cap2.91B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)201.57M
Analysts46.67
Price Target56.1 (-1.39%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
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)1.85%
PT rev (3m)1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.46 | ||
| P/B | 6.11 | ||
| P/tB | 6.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.29 |
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)4.34
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY7.23%
OCF(TTM)4.96
OCFY8.72%
SpS24.45
BVpS9.31
TBVpS9.31
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)1.1
Graham Number29.23
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 | 5.83 |
F-Score5
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC2.48
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 Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
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 Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year23.55%
EBIT Next 3Y11.26%
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
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BKE.
Can you provide the valuation status for BUCKLE INC/THE?
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.
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%.