Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2012–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Manufacturers
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.01
↓-31% vs avg
5yr avg: 17.41
30Y Low8.7·High38.8
P/FCF
↑
15.21
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.77
30Y Low6.2·High43.2
P/B Ratio
↓
9.49
↓-83% vs avg
5yr avg: 55.53
30Y Low7.5·High187.4
ROE
↑
61.6%
↓+108% vs avg
5yr avg: -757.2%
30Y Low-18%·High115%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.49
↓-86% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.53
30Y Low0.3·High11.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
BLBD Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Blue Bird Corporation trades at 19.0x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 19.7x, sitting at the 33rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.0x, the stock trades at a discount of 10%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 15.2x P/FCF, 29% above the 5-year average of 11.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.3B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $689M | $259M | $566M | $329M | $515M | $701M | $512M | $311M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.6B | $742M | $423M | $775M | $467M | $633M | $783M | $601M | $411M |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.00 | 14.94 | 15.18 | 28.85 | — | — | 36.85 | 21.15 | 22.69 | 27.84 | 104.36 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.58 | 1.29 | 1.19 | 0.61 | 0.32 | 0.83 | 0.37 | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.33 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.49 | 7.46 | 10.02 | 17.22 | 187.43 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 15.21 | 12.43 | 16.69 | 6.18 | — | — | — | 25.49 | 43.19 | 13.35 | 20.06 |
| P/OCF | 13.24 | 10.81 | 14.39 | 5.74 | — | — | 95.22 | 9.24 | 14.50 | 10.76 | 12.40 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
BLBD EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Blue Bird Corporation's enterprise value stands at 12.0x EBITDA, 31% below its 5-year average of 17.4x. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 12.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.19 | 1.16 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 1.13 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.44 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.01 | 9.67 | 10.17 | 10.97 | — | 38.82 | 12.84 | 11.67 | 17.75 | 8.88 | 11.85 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.12 | 9.99 | 11.40 | 16.93 | — | 100.63 | 20.54 | 14.89 | 23.35 | 13.48 | 15.67 |
| EV / FCF | — | 11.52 | 16.36 | 6.66 | — | — | — | 31.34 | 48.23 | 15.66 | 26.49 |
BLBD Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Blue Bird Corporation earns an operating margin of 11.3%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 1.6%. Operating margins have expanded from 4.6% to 11.3% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 61.6% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.4%. ROIC of 102.6% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
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 | 20.5% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 13.1% | 11.9% | 12.9% | 13.9% |
| Operating Margin | 11.3% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | -0.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 61.6% | 61.6% | 105.8% | 115.1% | -3311.1% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROA | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22.4% | 6.1% | -12.7% | -0.1% | 3.6% | 7.2% | 10.2% | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| ROIC | 102.6% | 102.6% | 94.7% | 30.0% | -17.9% | 3.7% | 24.5% | 63.4% | 62.9% | 208.0% | 147.5% |
| ROCE | 49.4% | 49.4% | 58.4% | 26.5% | -18.8% | 3.0% | 11.0% | 24.7% | 22.2% | 39.1% | 18.9% |
BLBD Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Blue Bird Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.5x, which is very conservative (89% below the sector average of 4.7x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $229M exceeds total debt of $90M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 24.5x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 3.30 | 126.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.62 | 1.95 | — | 11.06 | 5.01 | 3.49 | 3.22 | 2.23 | 4.38 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.54 | -0.20 | 1.32 | 118.67 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.76 | -0.76 | -0.21 | 0.78 | — | 10.47 | 3.79 | 2.18 | 1.86 | 1.31 | 2.88 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.91 | -0.33 | 0.48 | — | — | — | 5.84 | 5.04 | 2.31 | 6.43 |
| Interest Coverage | 24.54 | 24.54 | 13.00 | 2.43 | -2.62 | 0.80 | 1.86 | 3.30 | 5.03 | 6.15 | 1.60 |
Net cash position: cash ($229M) exceeds total debt ($90M)
BLBD Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.74x means Blue Bird Corporation can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.15x 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 1.03x to 1.74x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.37 | 1.03 | 1.06 | 1.25 | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 1.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.83 | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.54 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.40 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.71 | 2.19 | 1.92 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 3.33 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.44 | 8.44 | 8.54 | 7.35 | 5.34 | 4.89 | 13.85 | 11.23 | 15.75 | 11.34 | 14.92 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 5.09 | 16.01 | 4.05 | 5.71 | 5.32 | 3.16 | 3.77 | 8.57 | 3.74 | 7.96 |
BLBD Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Blue Bird Corporation returns 2.1% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 5.3% (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 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 3.5% | — | — | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| FCF Yield | 6.6% | 8.0% | 6.0% | 16.2% | — | — | — | 3.9% | 2.3% | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 7.5% | 0.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $33M | $33M | $32M | $31M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $29M | $25M | $21M |
Peer Comparison
Compare BLBD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BLBDYou | $2B | 19.0 | 12.0 | 15.2 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 61.6% | 102.6% | 0.5 |
 THO | $4B | 15.1 | 7.2 | 8.3 | 12.5% | 3.1% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 1.6 |
 WNC | $512M | 2.5 | 2.4 | — | 3.8% | 20.8% | 75.7% | 37.4% | 1.2 |
 DORM | $4B | 19.3 | 10.7 | 50.6 | 41.1% | 16.8% | 14.7% | 13.9% | 1.5 |
 PCAR | $61B | 25.9 | 13.8 | 20.3 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% | — |
 CMI | $97B | 34.1 | 20.5 | 40.5 | 25.3% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1.6 |
 OSK | $67B | 13.9 | 57.8 | 107.7 | 16.9% | 9.1% | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.3 |
 PLUG | $3B | -1.9 | — | — | -34.1% | -95.7% | -116.1% | -24.7% | — |
 CHPT | $176M | -0.7 | — | — | 30.5% | -51.1% | -277.4% | -83.8% | — |
 BLNK | $74M | -0.8 | — | — | 24.4% | -72.4% | -91.0% | -92.9% | — |
 EVGO | $599M | -6.2 | — | — | 21.0% | -28.8% | -10.0% | -21.9% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.0 | 12.1 | 15.4 | 36.3% | 1.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 4.7 |
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BLBD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLBD stock.
What is Blue Bird Corporation's P/E ratio?
Blue Bird Corporation's current P/E ratio is 19.0x. The historical average is 32.1x. This places it at the 33th percentile of its historical range.
What is Blue Bird Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Blue Bird Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.1x.
What is Blue Bird Corporation's ROE?
Blue Bird Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 61.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 61.7%.
Is BLBD stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Blue Bird Corporation is trading at a P/E of 19.0x. This is at the 33th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Blue Bird Corporation's profit margins?
Blue Bird Corporation has 20.5% gross margin and 11.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Blue Bird Corporation have?
Blue Bird Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.5x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.