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BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BLBD - US0953061068 - Common Stock

47.39 USD
-0.4 (-0.84%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 8:15:06 PM
47.39 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/6/2026, 8:15:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, BLBD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BLBD was compared to 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. BLBD has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BLBD scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, BLBD could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BLBD was profitable.
BLBD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years BLBD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In multiple years BLBD reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
BLBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBLBD 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 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

BLBD's Return On Assets of 20.43% is amongst the best of the industry. BLBD outperforms 99.24% of its industry peers.
BLBD has a better Return On Equity (50.00%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BLBD (31.83%) is better than 98.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BLBD is significantly above the industry average of 10.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (31.83%) for BLBD is above the 3 year average (29.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.43%
ROE 50%
ROIC 31.83%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)58.56%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
BLBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBLBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.63%, BLBD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
BLBD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BLBD's Operating Margin of 11.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BLBD outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
BLBD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BLBD's Gross Margin of 20.51% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BLBD is outperformed by 70.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BLBD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.29%
PM (TTM) 8.63%
GM 20.51%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y35.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y44.13%
GM growth 3Y65.07%
GM growth 5Y13.39%
BLBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBLBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BLBD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for BLBD has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BLBD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BLBD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BLBD Yearly Shares OutstandingBLBD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
BLBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBLBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.24 indicates that BLBD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BLBD has a better Altman-Z score (6.24) than 85.61% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BLBD is 0.59, which is an excellent value as it means it would take BLBD, only 0.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BLBD's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.59 is amongst the best of the industry. BLBD outperforms 90.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that BLBD is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BLBD (0.33) is better than 62.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 0.59
Altman-Z 6.24
ROIC/WACC3.29
WACC9.67%
BLBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

BLBD has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that BLBD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BLBD has a worse Current ratio (1.74) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.15 indicates that BLBD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BLBD has a Quick ratio (1.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.15
BLBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBLBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BLBD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.15%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, BLBD shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
BLBD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y39.87%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.87%
Revenue growth 3Y22.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%16.89%

3.2 Future

BLBD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BLBD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.43%
EPS Next 3Y4.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%

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.
BLBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBLBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
BLBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBLBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of BLBD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BLBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BLBD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
BLBD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.75.
BLBD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BLBD is cheaper than 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. BLBD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.79
Fwd PE 10.75
BLBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBLBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

93.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLBD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BLBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.8
EV/EBITDA 7.53
BLBD Per share dataBLBD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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 decent profitability rating of BLBD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)23.61
PEG (5Y)0.27
EPS Next 2Y6.43%
EPS Next 3Y4.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for BLBD!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BLUE BIRD CORP

NASDAQ:BLBD (1/6/2026, 8:15:06 PM)

After market: 47.39 0 (0%)

47.39

-0.4 (-0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners113.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners0.81%
Ins Owner Change-1.09%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)127.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target65.03 (37.22%)
Short Float %16.36%
Short Ratio12.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.12%
Min EPS beat(2)21.07%
Max EPS beat(2)25.16%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.8%
Max EPS beat(4)25.16%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)45.43%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)58.27%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-76.43%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.51%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.73%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.72%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.99%
PT rev (1m)4.08%
PT rev (3m)7.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.79
Fwd PE 10.75
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 9.8
P/OCF 8.53
P/B 5.88
P/tB 7.71
EV/EBITDA 7.53
EPS(TTM)4.39
EY9.26%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY9.31%
FCF(TTM)4.84
FCFY10.2%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY11.73%
SpS46.68
BVpS8.05
TBVpS6.15
PEG (NY)23.61
PEG (5Y)0.27
Graham Number28.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.43%
ROE 50%
ROCE 43.03%
ROIC 31.83%
ROICexc 77.69%
ROICexgc 125.35%
OM 11.29%
PM (TTM) 8.63%
GM 20.51%
FCFM 10.36%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)6.73%
ROE(3y)58.56%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.27%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)58.87%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)104.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)39.57%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y47.59%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y50.42%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y35.18%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y44.13%
GM growth 3Y65.07%
GM growth 5Y13.39%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 0.59
Debt/EBITDA 0.47
Cap/Depr 146.75%
Cap/Sales 1.55%
Interest Coverage 22.69
Cash Conversion 96.42%
Profit Quality 120.06%
Current Ratio 1.74
Quick Ratio 1.15
Altman-Z 6.24
F-Score8
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC3.29
Cap/Depr(3y)101.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.2%
Profit Quality(3y)226.25%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.15%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y39.87%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y0.46%
EPS Next 2Y6.43%
EPS Next 3Y4.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.87%
Revenue growth 3Y22.73%
Revenue growth 5Y10.98%
Sales Q2Q%16.89%
Revenue Next Year4.79%
Revenue Next 2Y4.1%
Revenue Next 3Y3.83%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%
EBIT growth 1Y19.98%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y50.02%
EBIT Next Year30.97%
EBIT Next 3Y13.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y59.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y58.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y119.48%

BLUE BIRD CORP / BLBD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BLUE BIRD CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BLBD.


What is the valuation status for BLBD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BLUE BIRD CORP?

BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) is 10.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.88.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BLBD stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) is expected to grow by 0.46% in the next year.