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BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

51.27 USD
+0.36 (+0.71%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:05:05 PM
51.27 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:05:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

BLBD gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. BLBD gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. BLBD may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

BLBD has a Return On Assets of 20.43%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BLBD outperforms 99.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 50.00%, BLBD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.69% of the companies in the same industry.
BLBD has a better Return On Invested Capital (31.83%) than 98.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BLBD is significantly above the industry average of 10.46%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

BLBD's Profit Margin of 8.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BLBD outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BLBD has grown nicely.
BLBD has a Operating Margin (11.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BLBD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.51%, BLBD is doing worse than 71.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLBD has less shares outstanding
BLBD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BLBD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
BLBD Yearly Shares OutstandingBLBD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.42 indicates that BLBD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BLBD (6.42) is better than 86.15% of its industry peers.
BLBD has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.59. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BLBD's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.59 is amongst the best of the industry. BLBD outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33 indicates that BLBD is not too dependend on debt financing.
BLBD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.33) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.33
Debt/FCF 0.59
Altman-Z 6.42
ROIC/WACC3.35
WACC9.51%
BLBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBLBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that BLBD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BLBD (1.74) is worse than 64.62% of its industry peers.
BLBD has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. 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 Quick ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.15% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.98% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, BLBD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.42% on average per year.
BLBD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.56%
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

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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.68 indicates a reasonable valuation of BLBD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BLBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. BLBD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of BLBD.
90.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BLBD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BLBD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.68
Fwd PE 11.61
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BLBD indicates a rather cheap valuation: BLBD is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BLBD is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.6
EV/EBITDA 8.14
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 BLBD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of BLBD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)20.88
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y6.43%
EPS Next 3Y4.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BLBD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

BLUE BIRD CORP

NASDAQ:BLBD (12/5/2025, 8:05:05 PM)

After market: 51.27 0 (0%)

51.27

+0.36 (+0.71%)

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 Owners113.52%
Inst Owner Change-2.7%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change-0.96%
Market Cap1.63B
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)127.72M
Analysts82.86
Price Target65.03 (26.84%)
Short Float %15.15%
Short Ratio11.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)7.82%
PT rev (3m)12.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.68
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 10.6
P/OCF 9.23
P/B 6.37
P/tB 8.34
EV/EBITDA 8.14
EPS(TTM)4.39
EY8.56%
EPS(NY)4.41
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)4.84
FCFY9.43%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY10.84%
SpS46.68
BVpS8.05
TBVpS6.15
PEG (NY)20.88
PEG (5Y)0.29
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 6.42
F-Score8
WACC9.51%
ROIC/WACC3.35
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 Y0.56%
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 of BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) stock?

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


What is the profitability of BLBD stock?

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


What is the valuation of BLUE BIRD CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) is 11.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.37.


Is the dividend of BLUE BIRD CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of BLUE BIRD CORP (BLBD) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.