BUCKLE INC/THE (BKE)
US1184401065 - Common Stock
Overall BKE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated BKE against 122 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years BKE has always 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 97.52% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BKE (40.51%) is better than 88.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.06%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 39.84%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.03%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.21%, BKE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.17% of the companies in the same industry.
BKE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BKE has a Operating Margin of 19.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 98.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
BKE's Gross Margin of 48.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BKE outperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BKE has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for BKE has been increased compared to 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 6.01 indicates that BKE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
BKE's Altman-Z score of 6.01 is amongst the best of the industry. BKE outperforms 90.08% 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 | 6.01 |
ROIC/WACC2.35
WACC10.25%
2.3 Liquidity
BKE has a Current Ratio of 2.37. This indicates that BKE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BKE has a Current ratio of 2.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. BKE outperforms 85.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that BKE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BKE (1.67) is better than 86.78% 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.
BKE shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.61% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.65% in the past 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, BKE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.98% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.91.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.73. BKE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BKE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.31.
73.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
BKE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
71.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BKE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BKE indicates a rather cheap valuation: BKE is cheaper than 80.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BKE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
EPS Next 2Y-6.89%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BKE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.43, BKE pays a better dividend. On top of this BKE pays more dividend than 89.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, BKE has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
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
99.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BKE. 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 (12/20/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 50.88 0 (0%)50.88
+0.48 (+0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners60.43%
Inst Owner Change1.07%
Ins Owners7.71%
Ins Owner Change-1.28%
Market Cap2.58B
Analysts46.67
Price Target47.94 (-5.78%)
Short Float %9.63%
Short Ratio7.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.78% |
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)2.17%
PT rev (3m)46.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.2 | ||
| P/B | 5.29 | ||
| P/tB | 5.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.46 |
EPS(TTM)3.94
EY7.74%
EPS(NY)3.82
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)3.72
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)4.54
OCFY8.92%
SpS24.05
BVpS9.62
TBVpS9.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.73
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 | 6.01 |
F-Score5
WACC10.25%
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-5.89%
EBIT Next 3Y3.03%
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%