BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:BKE • US1184401065
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At close: Jan 30, 2026
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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to BKE. BKE was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BKE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BKE is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make BKE a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- BKE had positive earnings in the past year.
- BKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 19.60%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 42.33%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.81%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 12.24%.
- 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 Profit Margin of 16.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 98.36% 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 97.54% 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 76.23% 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
- BKE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- BKE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.31 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKE has a Altman-Z score of 5.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 89.34% 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 | 5.31 |
ROIC/WACC2.46
WACC9.69%
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 81.97% 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.
- BKE has a better Quick ratio (1.53) than 85.25% 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.
- Looking at the last year, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.67% in the last year.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.95% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.59, the valuation of BKE can be described as reasonable.
- BKE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. BKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49, the valuation of BKE can be described as very reasonable.
- BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, BKE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 71.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 82.79% 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 | 11.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
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)1.95
PEG (5Y)0.92
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 85.25% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
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
- 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 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y5.8%
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 7 / 10 to BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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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.