BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BKE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1184401065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 121 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 would make BKE suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BKE was profitable.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.41%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.35% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Return On Equity of 46.12% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 92.56% of its industry peers.
BKE's Return On Invested Capital of 26.21% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 93.39% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 12.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.21%) 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 | 21.41% | ||
| ROE | 46.12% | ||
| ROIC | 26.21% |
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 16.05% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.82%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BKE (48.68%) is better than 76.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.05% | ||
| GM | 48.68% |
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
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 5.43 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BKE's Altman-Z score of 5.43 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 90.08% 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 | 5.43 |
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.05 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BKE (2.05) is better than 82.64% of its industry peers.
BKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.49. 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 1.49, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BKE have decreased strongly by -12.02% in the last 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.44% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%-3.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
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 1.36% on average per year.
BKE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.2%
EPS Next 3Y1.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
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 10.40, which indicates a very decent valuation of BKE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BKE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BKE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.81.
76.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BKE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 69.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 80.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y-1.2%
EPS Next 3Y1.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%, 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 5.10. BKE pays more dividend than 89.26% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
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.
The dividend of BKE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
101.31% 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.
DP101.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.2%
EPS Next 3Y1.36%
NYSE:BKE (5/21/2025, 3:27:03 PM)
40.35
-0.99 (-2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners61.12%
Inst Owner Change0.56%
Ins Owners8.14%
Ins Owner Change17.01%
Market Cap2.06B
Analysts46.67
Price Target34.68 (-14.05%)
Short Float %8.22%
Short Ratio4.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP101.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.1%
Max EPS beat(2)9.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.68%
Max EPS beat(4)9.38%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.5%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.87%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)19.32%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.43%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.33%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.16%
PT rev (1m)-17.07%
PT rev (3m)-34.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.53 | ||
| P/B | 4.87 | ||
| P/tB | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY9.62%
EPS(NY)3.73
Fwd EY9.25%
FCF(TTM)3.9
FCFY9.68%
OCF(TTM)4.73
OCFY11.72%
SpS23.8
BVpS8.28
TBVpS8.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.41% | ||
| ROE | 46.12% | ||
| ROCE | 34.52% | ||
| ROIC | 26.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 44.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.86% | ||
| OM | 19.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.05% | ||
| GM | 48.68% | ||
| FCFM | 16.4% |
ROA(3y)25.51%
ROA(5y)24.91%
ROE(3y)55.67%
ROE(5y)56.25%
ROIC(3y)32.58%
ROIC(5y)33.11%
ROICexc(3y)57.64%
ROICexc(5y)61.82%
ROICexgc(3y)57.64%
ROICexgc(5y)61.82%
ROCE(3y)42.91%
ROCE(5y)43.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-22.38%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 183.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.43 |
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC2.68
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)-12.02%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%-3.77%
EPS Next Y-3.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.2%
EPS Next 3Y1.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.44%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.83%
Revenue Next Year1.55%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y2.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year11.99%
EBIT Next 3Y1.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.11%
FCF growth 3Y-11.96%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y-4.96%
OCF growth 3Y-8.1%
OCF growth 5Y13.11%