BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:BKE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1184401065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 120 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 bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, BKE could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BKE had positive earnings in the past year.
BKE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years BKE has been profitable.
In the past 5 years BKE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BKE (20.27%) is better than 98.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 40.51%, BKE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of BKE (24.06%) is better than 91.45% of its industry peers.
BKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.06%) for BKE is well below the 3 year average (39.84%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that BKE had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 98.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.79%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of BKE (48.61%) is better than 76.07% 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.49 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BKE (5.49) is better than 89.74% 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 | 5.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC10.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.37 indicates that BKE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BKE's Current ratio of 2.37 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
BKE has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. 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 1.67. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 88.03% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, BKE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.33% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.90% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.23%
EPS Next 2Y-6.59%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.16%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.45, which indicates a very decent valuation of BKE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BKE is valued cheaper than 88.03% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. BKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.70, which indicates a very decent valuation of BKE.
BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BKE is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BKE is cheaper than 82.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BKE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
EPS Next 2Y-6.59%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.29%, BKE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
BKE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.01. BKE pays more dividend than 88.03% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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.
The Dividend Rate of BKE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP99.61%
EPS Next 2Y-6.59%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
41.17
-1.35 (-3.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.43%
Inst Owner Change0.37%
Ins Owners7.71%
Ins Owner Change15.57%
Market Cap2.09B
Analysts46.67
Price Target53.04 (28.83%)
Short Float %9.12%
Short Ratio5.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
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)10.64%
PT rev (3m)67.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.07 | ||
| P/B | 4.28 | ||
| P/tB | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.85 |
EPS(TTM)3.94
EY9.57%
EPS(NY)3.85
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)3.72
FCFY9.03%
OCF(TTM)4.54
OCFY11.03%
SpS24.05
BVpS9.62
TBVpS9.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
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 | 5.49 |
F-Score5
WACC10.27%
ROIC/WACC2.34
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-14.23%
EPS Next 2Y-6.59%
EPS Next 3Y-0.9%
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%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.71%
Revenue Next 3Y1.16%
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%