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.
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.
- In the past 5 years BKE has always been profitable.
- BKE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- BKE's Return On Assets of 21.16% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Return On Equity of 49.39% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 93.50% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Return On Invested Capital of 26.30% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
- BKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 27.76%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.24%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.16% | ||
| ROE | 49.39% | ||
| ROIC | 26.3% |
ROA(3y)22.43%
ROA(5y)26.06%
ROE(3y)49.58%
ROE(5y)59.57%
ROIC(3y)27.76%
ROIC(5y)34.36%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of BKE (16.16%) is better than 98.37% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BKE has a better Operating Margin (20.14%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
- BKE's Gross Margin of 48.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKE outperforms 77.24% of its industry peers.
- BKE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.16% | ||
| GM | 48.99% |
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%
2. BKE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BKE is creating value.
- BKE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- BKE has an Altman-Z score of 5.74. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- BKE's Altman-Z score of 5.74 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
ROIC/WACC2.9
WACC9.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.89 indicates that BKE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.89, BKE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- BKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that BKE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- BKE has a Quick ratio of 1.30. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. BKE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.70% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, BKE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.33% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.58% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.56% on average per year.
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 5.41% 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 Y3.32%
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.28%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. BKE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.36.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- BKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.93, BKE is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.68. BKE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BKE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 62.60% 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 70.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.03
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
5. BKE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.48%, BKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.82, BKE pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 | 2.48% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.12%!
- BKE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BKE has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 107.32% 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.
DP107.32%
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
BKE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
55.31
-1.22 (-2.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Industry Strength72.05
Industry Growth50.93
Earnings (Last)03-13 2026-03-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-21 2026-05-21
Inst Owners62.87%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners7.02%
Ins Owner Change9.99%
Market Cap2.85B
Revenue(TTM)1.30B
Net Income(TTM)209.74M
Analysts46.67
Price Target54.06 (-2.26%)
Short Float %11.91%
Short Ratio8.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.48% |
Yearly Dividend4.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.12%
DP107.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.35)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)4.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(4)9.46%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.73%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.36%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.66%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-3.64%
PT rev (3m)-3.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.93 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.35 | ||
| P/B | 6.71 | ||
| P/tB | 6.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.89 |
EPS(TTM)4.14
EY7.49%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY7.22%
OCF(TTM)4.87
OCFY8.81%
SpS25.19
BVpS8.24
TBVpS8.24
PEG (NY)4.03
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number27.7087 (-49.9%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 21.16% | ||
| ROE | 49.39% | ||
| ROCE | 34.65% | ||
| ROIC | 26.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 41.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.3% | ||
| OM | 20.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.16% | ||
| GM | 48.99% | ||
| FCFM | 15.86% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 178.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
F-Score5
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC2.9
Cap/Depr(3y)180.42%
Cap/Depr(5y)160.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.73%
Profit Quality(3y)99.71%
Profit Quality(5y)99.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.7%
EPS 3Y-6.9%
EPS 5Y9.33%
EPS Q2Q%3.92%
EPS Next Y3.32%
EPS Next 2Y5.93%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.58%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.19%
Revenue growth 5Y7.56%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.63%
Revenue Next 3Y4.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.29%
EBIT growth 5Y9.25%
EBIT Next Year15.2%
EBIT Next 3Y9.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.02%
FCF growth 3Y-0.99%
FCF growth 5Y-1.3%
OCF growth 1Y3.77%
OCF growth 3Y1.19%
OCF growth 5Y2.01%
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 5 / 10 to BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BKE stock?
BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of BUCKLE INC/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 13.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.71.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BKE stock?
The dividend rating of BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 107.32%.