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BKEThe Buckle, Inc.
$52.97
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
BKE is a market laggard (RS 65/99, Top 35%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings moderate
- RS 65 - needs improvement
- No base pattern
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$52.97
→
50 DMA
$55.78
→
100 DMA
$56.52
✓→
150 DMA
$54.08
✓→
200 DMA
$50.14
Alignment Score: 2/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 65/99 is in Bottom 65% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
65 (Top 35%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
14%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern
No base forming→VCP or constructive base
Entry Point
Broke out 6mo ago, now +16%→Wait for pullback or new base
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on BKE, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 65 (Top 35%))
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 14%)
- Pattern: VCP or constructive base(currently No base forming)
- Entry Point: Wait for pullback or new base(currently Broke out 6mo ago, now +16%)
- Fresh Entry: Pullback to 50 DMA or new base formation(currently Extended +16% from 6mo ago breakout)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
65/99
Top 35% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
50
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 2/9
Volume
602K
+20% vs avg
From Entry
+16.2%
$45.57
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+14%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-9%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+8%
WEAK
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
47%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
41/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Lost MomentumBreakout Date2025-06-27203 days ago
Entry Was$45.57Breakout price
Gain Since+16%From entry
Reclaim$55.0121 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 20 DMA$54.82+3.5%
- 50 DMA$55.78+5.3%
- 52W High$61.69+16.5%
Current$52.97
Support
- 200 DMA$50.14-5.3%
- 52W Low$33.12-37.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BKE stock a buy now?
BKE is a market laggard (RS 65/99, Top 35%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for BKE?
BKE broke out at $45.57 6 month(s) ago and is now +16% extended. Wait for a pullback to the 21 EMA or a new base pattern.
What is BKE's RS Rating?
BKE has an RS Rating of 65/99, meaning it's in the Top 35% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.