BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BBW - US1200761047 - Common Stock
55 USD
+0.75 (+1.38%)
BBW gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. BBW has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. BBW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make BBW a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BBW was profitable.
In the past year BBW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BBW 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BBW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BBW has a better Return On Assets (18.61%) than 95.94% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BBW (38.12%) is better than 89.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.74%, BBW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBW is significantly above the industry average of 12.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.61% | ||
| ROE | 38.12% | ||
| ROIC | 24.74% |
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.41%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
BBW's Profit Margin of 11.34% is amongst the best of the industry. BBW outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.33%, BBW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
BBW has a Gross Margin of 56.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBW outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.34% | ||
| GM | 56.32% |
OM growth 3Y2.48%
OM growth 5Y92.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BBW is creating value.
BBW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for BBW. 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
BBW has an Altman-Z score of 5.74. This indicates that BBW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BBW's Altman-Z score of 5.74 is amongst the best of the industry. BBW outperforms 91.06% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for BBW. 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 | 5.74 |
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC9.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that BBW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BBW (1.78) is better than 74.80% of its industry peers.
BBW has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that BBW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BBW's Quick ratio of 0.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBW outperforms 64.23% of its industry peers.
BBW does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.38% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 185.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BBW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.17%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.38%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%-15.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BBW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.90% on average per year.
BBW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.82% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.5%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.82%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73, the valuation of BBW can be described as correct.
80.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
BBW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.34, the valuation of BBW can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say BBW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BBW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBW is cheaper than 72.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBW is valued a bit cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BBW may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%, BBW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of BBW dropped by -25.75% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
BBW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.98.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, BBW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
BBW has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
18.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.5%
NYSE:BBW (12/22/2025, 10:36:38 AM)
55
+0.75 (+1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.07%
Inst Owner Change4.93%
Ins Owners3.65%
Ins Owner Change-3.71%
Market Cap722.15M
Revenue(TTM)525.77M
Net Income(TTM)59.23M
Analysts80
Price Target76.5 (39.09%)
Short Float %19.72%
Short Ratio5.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP18.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.76%
Min EPS beat(2)33.92%
Max EPS beat(2)39.6%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)22.22%
Min EPS beat(4)4.72%
Max EPS beat(4)39.6%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.63%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.55%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)32.34%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.02%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.02%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.27%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.82%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)-6.25%
PT rev (3m)-2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.83 | ||
| P/B | 4.65 | ||
| P/tB | 4.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.32
EY7.85%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY6.47%
OCF(TTM)5.08
OCFY9.24%
SpS39.8
BVpS11.84
TBVpS11.84
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.07
Graham Number33.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 18.61% | ||
| ROE | 38.12% | ||
| ROCE | 31.57% | ||
| ROIC | 24.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.62% | ||
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.34% | ||
| GM | 56.32% | ||
| FCFM | 8.95% |
ROA(3y)18.11%
ROA(5y)12.66%
ROE(3y)39.42%
ROE(5y)26.91%
ROIC(3y)26.41%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)33.24%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)33.24%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)33.7%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y108.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y108.59%
OM growth 3Y2.48%
OM growth 5Y92.84%
PM growth 3Y-3.18%
PM growth 5Y159.51%
GM growth 3Y1.19%
GM growth 5Y3.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 134.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.34% | ||
| Profit Quality | 78.92% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.77 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.74 |
F-Score8
WACC9.58%
ROIC/WACC2.58
Cap/Depr(3y)124.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)70.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.38%
EPS 3Y16.67%
EPS 5Y185.29%
EPS Q2Q%-15.07%
EPS Next Y10.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.59%
EPS Next 3Y10.5%
EPS Next 5Y9.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.45%
Revenue growth 5Y7.96%
Sales Q2Q%2.72%
Revenue Next Year7.92%
Revenue Next 2Y5.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.82%
EBIT growth 1Y21.19%
EBIT growth 3Y9.1%
EBIT growth 5Y108.19%
EBIT Next Year25.49%
EBIT Next 3Y10.22%
EBIT Next 5Y10.21%
FCF growth 1Y-17.54%
FCF growth 3Y11.65%
FCF growth 5Y24.65%
OCF growth 1Y-7.89%
OCF growth 3Y18.81%
OCF growth 5Y16.86%
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC / BBW FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BBW.
What is the valuation status of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) stock?
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is expected to grow by 10.55% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) stock?
The dividend rating of BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC (BBW) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.92%.