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.

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1. BKE Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Of the past 5 years BKE 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2026 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of BKE (19.11%) is better than 96.75% of its industry peers.
  • BKE has a Return On Equity of 40.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
  • BKE's Return On Invested Capital of 23.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 13.27%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
BKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.13%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 20.11%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of BKE (48.94%) is better than 76.42% of its industry peers.
  • 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-6.18%
OM growth 5Y1.56%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y2.29%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y1.96%
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 2026 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.
  • 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.
BKE Yearly Shares OutstandingBKE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • BKE has an Altman-Z score of 5.34. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • BKE's Altman-Z score of 5.34 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 91.87% 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 5.34
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.08%
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 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M

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.
  • BKE's Current ratio of 2.21 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 82.11% 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 83.74% 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 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. BKE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.70% 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 9.33% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.58% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.56% on average over the past years.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.36% on average per year.
  • 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 Year3.44%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 2029 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.90, which indicates a very decent valuation of BKE.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 80.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. BKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.97, the valuation of BKE can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 77.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • BKE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.9
Fwd PE 11.97
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.71
EV/EBITDA 7.66
BKE Per share dataBKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. BKE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 82.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, BKE pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%

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.
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

  • 96.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKE. 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.
DP96.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.36%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2026 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 (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 49.28 0 (0%)

49.28

-0.36 (-0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-13
Earnings (Next)05-21
Inst Owners63.35%
Inst Owner Change3.28%
Ins Owners7.07%
Ins Owner Change11.98%
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)206.10M
Analysts46.67
Price Target54.06 (9.7%)
Short Float %9.84%
Short Ratio6.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.82%
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)-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)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.9
Fwd PE 11.97
P/S 1.97
P/FCF 11.71
P/OCF 9.71
P/B 4.94
P/tB 4.94
EV/EBITDA 7.66
EPS(TTM)4.14
EY8.4%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY8.35%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)5.07
OCFY10.3%
SpS24.98
BVpS9.98
TBVpS9.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number30.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 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 5.34
F-Score6
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 Year3.44%
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 6 / 10 to BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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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 decline by -0.59% in the next year.