BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BKE - US1184401065 - Common Stock
55.13 USD
-0.77 (-1.38%)
55 USD
-0.13 (-0.24%)
Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BKE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. BKE has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BKE was profitable.
In the past year BKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
BKE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BKE has a Return On Assets of 20.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 97.56% of its industry peers.
BKE has a better Return On Equity (43.98%) than 92.68% of its industry peers.
BKE has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 11.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (32.58%) for BKE is well above the current ROIC(24.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.04% | ||
| ROE | 43.98% | ||
| ROIC | 24.24% |
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 better Profit Margin (15.95%) than 96.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of BKE (19.76%) is better than 98.37% of its industry peers.
BKE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.81%, BKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.95% | ||
| GM | 48.81% |
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 5.88. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.88, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.06% 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 | 5.88 |
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BKE has a Current ratio of 2.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 84.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.48 indicates that BKE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BKE (1.48) is better than 86.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BKE have decreased by -8.25% 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 -1.08% in the past 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)-8.25%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%1.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.67%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.02% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.86%
EPS Next 2Y1.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
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
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.17.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, BKE is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.82, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, BKE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y1.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%, 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 5.70. BKE pays more dividend than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.22%!
BKE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
BKE pays out 101.19% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BKE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP101.19%
EPS Next 2Y1.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
55.13
-0.77 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners59.16%
Inst Owner Change1.4%
Ins Owners7.35%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap2.82B
Analysts46.67
Price Target52.02 (-5.64%)
Short Float %7.44%
Short Ratio4.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.22%
DP101.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.28%
Max EPS beat(2)9.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)9.38%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.33%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.7%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.16%
PT rev (1m)27.5%
PT rev (3m)50%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.6 | ||
| P/B | 6.33 | ||
| P/tB | 6.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.89
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)3.99
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)3.91
FCFY7.1%
OCF(TTM)4.75
OCFY8.62%
SpS23.99
BVpS8.7
TBVpS8.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.04% | ||
| ROE | 43.98% | ||
| ROCE | 31.93% | ||
| ROIC | 24.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 39.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.36% | ||
| OM | 19.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.95% | ||
| GM | 48.81% | ||
| FCFM | 16.32% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.26
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 182.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 102.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.88 |
F-Score4
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC2.55
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)-8.25%
EPS 3Y-9.01%
EPS 5Y12.64%
EPS Q2Q%1.45%
EPS Next Y-1.86%
EPS Next 2Y1.4%
EPS Next 3Y3.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.67%
Revenue Next Year2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.4%
EBIT growth 5Y12.91%
EBIT Next Year11.08%
EBIT Next 3Y8.56%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.63%
FCF growth 3Y-11.96%
FCF growth 5Y10.11%
OCF growth 1Y-4.36%
OCF growth 3Y-8.1%
OCF growth 5Y13.11%