The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Consumer Cyclical · Apparel - Retail
EV/EBITDA
↓
10.74
↑+43% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.53
30Y Low4.2·High10.5
P/FCF
↑
13.87
↑+51% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.16
30Y Low6.2·High28.2
P/B Ratio
↑
6.48
↑+22% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.32
30Y Low1.3·High7.5
ROE
↑
46.7%
-17% vs avg
5yr avg: 56.2%
30Y Low12%·High74%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.24
+10% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.13
30Y Low0.8·High2.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
BKE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
The Buckle, Inc. trades at 14.0x earnings, 37% above its 5-year average of 10.2x, sitting at the 70th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 29%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.9x P/FCF, 51% above the 5-year average of 9.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.8B | $2.4B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.2B | $844M | $970M | $1.0B | $1.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.8B | $2.5B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.3B | $676M | $805M | $824M | $1.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 14.02 | 12.24 | 8.63 | 8.45 | 7.08 | 14.78 | 11.41 | 8.82 | 10.84 | 10.42 | 9.29 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.27 | 1.97 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.39 | 2.14 | 1.32 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.22 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.48 | 5.65 | 4.59 | 5.72 | 5.76 | 4.86 | 3.06 | 2.14 | 2.48 | 2.37 | 3.32 |
| P/FCF | 13.87 | 11.99 | 8.73 | 10.15 | 6.16 | 8.77 | 9.66 | 8.55 | 9.13 | 8.71 | 10.98 |
| P/OCF | 11.44 | 9.90 | 7.45 | 8.88 | 5.79 | 8.47 | 9.12 | 7.77 | 8.10 | 6.86 | 8.60 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
BKE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
The Buckle, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 10.7x EBITDA, 43% above its 5-year average of 7.5x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 6% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.02 | 1.54 | 1.64 | 1.42 | 2.12 | 1.50 | 0.76 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 1.08 |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.74 | 9.32 | 6.66 | 6.35 | 5.19 | 10.14 | 8.68 | 5.59 | 4.88 | 4.44 | 4.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.72 | 10.17 | 7.17 | 6.71 | 5.48 | 11.40 | 10.25 | 5.59 | 6.00 | 5.39 | 5.26 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.29 | 8.95 | 10.39 | 6.28 | 8.71 | 10.93 | 6.85 | 7.57 | 7.03 | 9.69 |
BKE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
The Buckle, Inc. earns an operating margin of 19.8%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 24.4% to 19.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 46.7% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.8%. ROIC of 38.4% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.7% | 48.7% | 49.1% | 50.3% | 50.4% | 44.5% | 41.9% | 41.3% | 41.6% | 40.7% | 43.0% |
| Operating Margin | 19.8% | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.4% | 25.9% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 14.7% | 15.7% | 20.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.1% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 19.7% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 13.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 46.7% | 46.7% | 55.7% | 73.9% | 71.8% | 33.1% | 26.7% | 24.4% | 21.8% | 23.2% | 38.4% |
| ROA | 21.7% | 21.7% | 25.5% | 31.5% | 31.3% | 15.2% | 15.0% | 17.9% | 16.0% | 17.0% | 26.4% |
| ROIC | 38.4% | 38.4% | 45.8% | 63.5% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 25.6% | 31.3% | 43.7% | 47.2% | 72.8% |
| ROCE | 35.3% | 35.3% | 42.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 25.2% | 23.2% | 21.4% | 29.1% | 32.3% | 51.8% |
BKE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The Buckle, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.2x, which is manageable (71% below the sector average of 4.3x). Net debt stands at $59M ($326M total debt minus $267M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.97 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.08 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 1.62 | 2.43 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.11 | -0.03 | 0.40 | -0.43 | -0.42 | -0.46 | -0.39 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.10 | -0.07 | 1.01 | -1.39 | -1.00 | -1.06 | -0.62 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.30 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.12 | -0.06 | 1.27 | -1.71 | -1.55 | -1.68 | -1.29 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BKE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The Buckle, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.05x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.49x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.87x to 2.05x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.01 | 1.87 | 1.57 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 4.11 | 3.68 | 3.92 | 3.37 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.32 | 1.16 | 1.63 | 1.49 | 2.72 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 1.98 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.31 | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.56 | 1.35 | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.50 | 1.84 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.33 | 1.42 | 1.61 | 1.66 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.68 | 1.95 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.17 | 5.17 | 5.08 | 5.35 | 6.28 | 4.95 | 4.31 | 4.15 | 4.52 | 4.60 | 4.27 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 2.03 | 2.52 | 3.43 | 3.41 | 1.14 | 1.27 | 2.92 | 3.43 | 3.07 | 3.15 |
BKE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
The Buckle, Inc. returns 7.2% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 101.3%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 7.1% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.2% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 101.3% | 101.3% | 89.5% | 79.7% | 136.5% | 98.7% | 108.1% | 102.2% | 149.2% | 86.6% | 63.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.1% | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| FCF Yield | 7.2% | 8.3% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 11.5% | 9.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.2% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $50M | $50M | $50M | $49M | $49M | $49M | $49M | $48M | $48M | $48M |
Peer Comparison
Compare BKE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BKEYou | $3B | 14.0 | 10.7 | 13.9 | 48.7% | 19.8% | 46.7% | 38.4% | 1.2 |
 ANF | $4B | 7.6 | 4.7 | 9.6 | 58.5% | 13.3% | 36.6% | 31.4% | 1.4 |
 AEO | $3B | 15.5 | 8.1 | — | 33.0% | 6.0% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 3.2 |
 CATO | $52M | -3.0 | — | — | 31.3% | -4.2% | -10.5% | -6.7% | — |
 ZUMZ | $424M | 32.0 | 29.1 | 7.8 | 35.8% | 1.8% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 11.7 |
 TLYS | $128M | -7.3 | — | — | 29.7% | -3.5% | -18.8% | -6.0% | — |
 PVH | $4B | 8.7 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 59.4% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 3.3 |
 HBI | $2B | -7.1 | 16.6 | 10.1 | 38.8% | 5.3% | -141.4% | 4.5% | 9.2 |
 URBN | $6B | 14.2 | 9.9 | 14.4 | 36.0% | 9.8% | 17.6% | 13.1% | 1.7 |
 CHRS | $212M | 1.2 | — | — | -37.3% | -429.5% | 275.4% | — | — |
 VFC | $8B | -39.6 | 22.3 | 22.4 | 53.5% | 3.2% | -8.6% | 2.7% | 9.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.6 | 11.4 | 14.9 | 37.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.3 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BKE stock.
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
The Buckle, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 14.0x. The historical average is 12.6x. This places it at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
The Buckle, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.6x.
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s ROE?
The Buckle, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 46.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 31.9%.
Is BKE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, The Buckle, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 14.0x. This is at the 70th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s dividend yield?
The Buckle, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 7.22% with a payout ratio of 101.3%.
What are The Buckle, Inc.'s profit margins?
The Buckle, Inc. has 48.7% gross margin and 19.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does The Buckle, Inc. have?
The Buckle, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.