Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 10.0x · EV/EBITDA 7.9x · ROE 49.4%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.1B | $2.4B | $2.4B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.2B | $844M | $970M | $1.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.3B | $676M | $805M | $824M |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.03 | 11.43 | 12.24 | 8.63 | 8.45 | 7.08 | 14.78 | 11.41 | 8.82 | 10.84 | 10.42 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.65 | 1.85 | 1.97 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.39 | 2.14 | 1.32 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.96 | 5.65 | 5.65 | 4.59 | 5.72 | 5.76 | 4.86 | 3.06 | 2.14 | 2.48 | 2.37 |
| P/FCF | 10.40 | 11.65 | 11.99 | 8.73 | 10.15 | 6.16 | 8.77 | 9.66 | 8.55 | 9.13 | 8.71 |
| P/OCF | 8.52 | 9.55 | 9.90 | 7.45 | 8.88 | 5.79 | 8.47 | 9.12 | 7.77 | 8.10 | 6.86 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.95 | 2.02 | 1.54 | 1.64 | 1.42 | 2.12 | 1.50 | 0.76 | 0.88 | 0.85 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.93 | 8.83 | 9.32 | 6.66 | 6.35 | 5.19 | 10.14 | 8.68 | 5.59 | 4.88 | 4.44 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.70 | 9.17 | 9.52 | 6.72 | 6.58 | 5.44 | 11.40 | 10.25 | 5.59 | 6.00 | 5.39 |
| EV / FCF | — | 12.31 | 12.29 | 8.95 | 10.39 | 6.28 | 8.71 | 10.93 | 6.85 | 7.57 | 7.03 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 49.0% | 49.0% | 48.7% | 49.1% | 50.3% | 50.4% | 44.5% | 41.9% | 41.3% | 41.6% | 40.7% |
| Operating Margin | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.8% | 21.5% | 24.4% | 25.9% | 18.6% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 14.7% | 15.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 18.9% | 19.7% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 49.4% | 49.4% | 46.7% | 55.7% | 73.9% | 71.8% | 33.1% | 26.7% | 24.4% | 21.8% | 23.2% |
| ROA | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.7% | 25.5% | 31.5% | 31.3% | 15.2% | 15.0% | 17.9% | 16.0% | 17.0% |
| ROIC | 37.6% | 37.6% | 38.4% | 45.8% | 63.5% | 68.8% | 27.1% | 25.6% | 31.3% | 43.7% | 47.2% |
| ROCE | 36.0% | 36.0% | 35.3% | 42.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 25.2% | 23.2% | 21.4% | 29.1% | 32.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.77 | 0.97 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.24 | 1.08 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 1.62 | 2.43 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.32 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.11 | -0.03 | 0.40 | -0.43 | -0.42 | -0.46 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.10 | -0.07 | 1.01 | -1.39 | -1.00 | -1.06 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.65 | 0.30 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.12 | -0.06 | 1.27 | -1.71 | -1.55 | -1.68 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.89 | 1.89 | 2.05 | 2.01 | 1.87 | 1.57 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 4.11 | 3.68 | 3.92 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.32 | 1.16 | 1.63 | 1.49 | 2.72 | 2.48 | 2.64 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.16 | 1.16 | 1.36 | 1.31 | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.56 | 1.35 | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.42 | 1.61 | 1.66 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.68 | 1.70 | 1.68 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.75 | 4.75 | 5.17 | 5.08 | 5.35 | 6.28 | 4.95 | 4.31 | 4.15 | 4.52 | 4.60 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 3.09 | 2.03 | 2.52 | 3.43 | 3.41 | 1.14 | 1.27 | 2.92 | 3.43 | 3.07 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.7% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.8% | 8.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 107.3% | 107.3% | 101.3% | 89.5% | 79.7% | 136.5% | 98.7% | 108.1% | 102.2% | 149.2% | 86.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 10.0% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 8.8% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| FCF Yield | 9.6% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 10.7% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 19.3% | 6.7% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.8% | 8.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $51M | $50M | $50M | $50M | $49M | $49M | $49M | $49M | $48M | $48M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BKE stock.
The Buckle, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 10.0x. The historical average is 12.6x. This places it at the 23th percentile of its historical range.
The Buckle, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.7x.
The Buckle, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 49.4%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 32.9%.
Based on historical data, The Buckle, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 10.0x. This is at the 23th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The Buckle, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 10.69% with a payout ratio of 107.3%.
The Buckle, Inc. has 49.0% gross margin and 20.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
The Buckle, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Consumer Discretionary Sensitivity
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Valuation Discount to Earnings Quality
BKE trades at a P/E of 10.42, a significant discount to peers like AEO (15.95) and ANF (14.31), despite its superior 16.16% net margin, suggesting the market may be mispricing its earnings durability and service-based moat.
The forward P/E of 10.60 and PEG of 1.13 indicate the market is pricing BKE for minimal growth, which appears inconsistent with its recent 6.6% YoY revenue acceleration. This valuation gap may stem from the market grouping BKE with declining mall retailers, failing to appreciate its secondary-market positioning and high-touch model that supports structurally higher margins. The 10.3% dividend yield further underscores the stock's value characteristics, but the low multiple suggests investors are not fully crediting the quality of its cash flows.
Structural Margin Advantage Persists
BKE's gross margin of 48.99% and operating margin of 20.14% are significantly above peer averages, indicating a durable cost structure supported by its high private label mix and efficient store operations.
The company's profitability is not merely cyclical; its gross margin consistently operates in the 46-53% range, a structural advantage driven by private label brands that capture the manufacturing margin. The recent sequential decline in operating margin from 20.6% to 17.4% warrants monitoring, but it remains well above the peer group, suggesting the core earnings power is intact. This margin profile provides a substantial buffer against input cost inflation or promotional pressures that typically erode specialty retail profitability.
Capital Efficiency Shows Seasonal Volatility
ROIC has fluctuated between 6.3% and 14.5% over the past ten quarters, with peaks in Q4 holiday seasons, indicating that returns are highly seasonal but the underlying business generates solid capital efficiency.
The volatility in ROIC is largely driven by the company's pronounced seasonal sales pattern, with Q4 consistently generating the highest returns. The more stable operating margin trend suggests that the core business model is efficient, but the capital base, particularly the recently expanded PPE, may temporarily dilute returns until the new assets are fully utilized. Investors should focus on the full-year trend rather than quarterly swings, as the company's conservative capital allocation and low debt levels support a sustainable, if not spectacular, return profile.
Working Capital Management Reflects Seasonal Build
The cash conversion cycle has expanded to 51 days in 2026Q2 from 41 days in 2024Q4, primarily due to a significant increase in days inventory outstanding to 85 days, suggesting a strategic inventory build ahead of key selling seasons.
The lengthening CCC is not a sign of operational weakness but rather a deliberate seasonal inventory build, as evidenced by the consistent pattern of DIO peaking in Q2 and Q3 before declining in Q4. The company's ability to maintain a quick ratio above 1.30 despite this inventory build indicates strong liquidity management. The stable DSO of 2-3 days reflects efficient receivables collection, likely aided by its private label credit card program, while the DPO trend suggests the company maintains reasonable leverage with its suppliers.
Minimal Leverage Amplifies Equity Returns
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.86 and no reported interest coverage, BKE operates with a near-zero net debt position, which amplifies its ROE but also means the company is not using leverage to enhance returns.
The company's conservative balance sheet is a defining characteristic, with the D/E ratio remaining below 1.0 throughout the period. This lack of financial leverage means that the 9.4% ROE is driven almost entirely by operational profitability and asset efficiency, not by debt magnification. While this limits the potential for ROE expansion through financial engineering, it also insulates the company from interest rate risk and provides significant financial flexibility for shareholder returns or strategic investments.
The Misapplied Margin of Safety
The current ratio of 2.08 is often cited as a sign of strength, but for BKE, it may obscure the true liquidity risk tied to its highly seasonal inventory and the operational necessity of its cash reserves.
While a current ratio above 2.0 appears robust, it is inflated by a large inventory balance (85 days) that is essential for its seasonal sales model. In a severe downturn, this inventory could become a liability if consumer demand shifts abruptly, as seen in the recent denim silhouette trend change. The more meaningful metric is the company's cash position relative to its operational needs and dividend commitments, not the static current ratio. Investors should focus on the quick ratio and the company's ability to generate cash through inventory liquidation, which is the true test of its liquidity under stress.