BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BKE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1184401065 - Common Stock
Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 119 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 it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BKE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BKE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BKE has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BKE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BKE has a better Return On Assets (20.27%) than 98.28% of its industry peers.
BKE's Return On Equity of 40.51% is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.06%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BKE is significantly above the industry average of 12.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (39.84%) for BKE is well above the current ROIC(24.06%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.51% | ||
| ROIC | 24.06% |
ROA(3y)29.25%
ROA(5y)23.03%
ROE(3y)67.44%
ROE(5y)52.39%
ROIC(3y)39.84%
ROIC(5y)30.78%
1.3 Margins
BKE has a better Profit Margin (16.21%) than 99.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
BKE has a Operating Margin of 19.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 98.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BKE (48.61%) is better than 76.72% of its industry peers.
BKE's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.21% | ||
| GM | 48.61% |
OM growth 3Y4.86%
OM growth 5Y9.5%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y10.06%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BKE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BKE has more shares outstanding
BKE has more shares outstanding than it did 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 5.86. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BKE has a Altman-Z score of 5.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 89.66% 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 | 5.86 |
ROIC/WACC2.35
WACC10.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.37 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BKE (2.37) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that BKE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BKE have decreased strongly by -13.97% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.61% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, BKE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.65% in the last year.
BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.97%
EPS 3Y18.5%
EPS 5Y17.61%
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%-3.24%
3.2 Future
BKE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.29% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.8%
EPS Next 2Y-6.89%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.98%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.38, the valuation of BKE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BKE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
79.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y-6.89%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
BKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.27. BKE pays more dividend than 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BKE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.39%!
BKE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of BKE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BKE pays out 99.61% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BKE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP99.61%
EPS Next 2Y-6.89%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
BUCKLE INC/THE
NYSE:BKE (1/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 48.79 0 (0%)48.79
+0.38 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.43%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners7.71%
Ins Owner Change-1.07%
Market Cap2.48B
Analysts46.67
Price Target47.94 (-1.74%)
Short Float %9.56%
Short Ratio6.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
Yearly Dividend3.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.39%
DP99.61%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.1%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.68%
Max EPS beat(4)9.32%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.79%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.44%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)19.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.04%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.07%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)51.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.74 | ||
| P/B | 5.07 | ||
| P/tB | 5.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.98 |
EPS(TTM)3.94
EY8.08%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.84%
FCF(TTM)3.72
FCFY7.62%
OCF(TTM)4.54
OCFY9.31%
SpS24.05
BVpS9.62
TBVpS9.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.27% | ||
| ROE | 40.51% | ||
| ROCE | 31.65% | ||
| ROIC | 24.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 41.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 41.94% | ||
| OM | 19.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.21% | ||
| GM | 48.61% | ||
| FCFM | 15.46% |
ROA(3y)29.25%
ROA(5y)23.03%
ROE(3y)67.44%
ROE(5y)52.39%
ROIC(3y)39.84%
ROIC(5y)30.78%
ROICexc(3y)74.76%
ROICexc(5y)57.24%
ROICexgc(3y)74.76%
ROICexgc(5y)57.24%
ROCE(3y)52.41%
ROCE(5y)40.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.19%
OM growth 3Y4.86%
OM growth 5Y9.5%
PM growth 3Y6.5%
PM growth 5Y10.06%
GM growth 3Y3.36%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 184.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.86 |
F-Score5
WACC10.23%
ROIC/WACC2.35
Cap/Depr(3y)147.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.23%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.67%
Profit Quality(3y)98.99%
Profit Quality(5y)116.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.97%
EPS 3Y18.5%
EPS 5Y17.61%
EPS Q2Q%-15.38%
EPS Next Y-14.8%
EPS Next 2Y-6.89%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.65%
Revenue growth 3Y11.85%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%-3.24%
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.83%
Revenue Next 3Y0.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.05%
EBIT growth 3Y17.29%
EBIT growth 5Y17.52%
EBIT Next Year-4.86%
EBIT Next 3Y3.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.92%
FCF growth 3Y-0.35%
FCF growth 5Y17.11%
OCF growth 1Y2.1%
OCF growth 3Y3.84%
OCF growth 5Y18.56%