BKE
NEUTRAL
$50.28
Live
The Buckle, Inc. · NYSE
Target $55.0
(+9.4%)
$33.12
52W Range
$61.69
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Mar 14, 2026
Market cap
$2.57B
P/E
12.29
ROE
41.3%
Profit margin
16.1%
Debt/Equity
0.73
Dividend yield
2.78%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
BKE's Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health, signaling potential distress in operational efficiency and capital structure. The absence of an Altman Z-Score raises concern about bankruptcy risk, though the company maintains strong profitability metrics including a 41.26% ROE and 16.13% profit margin. Trading at $50.28, the stock is below its intrinsic value of $84.46 and Graham Number of $30.6, suggesting undervaluation on a defensive basis, but the lack of analyst coverage and neutral insider activity limit conviction. The 52-week range ($33.12–$61.69) and recent 6-month decline highlight volatility, while earnings growth remains solid but inconsistent.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability with 41.26% ROE and 16.13% profit margin
High gross margin of 58.95% indicates pricing power and cost control
Intrinsic value ($84.46) significantly exceeds current price ($50.28), suggesting undervaluation
Consistent revenue and earnings growth (9.3% and 9.1% YoY respectively)
Low payout ratio (34.23%) supports sustainable dividend and reinvestment capacity
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health and operational instability
No Altman Z-Score available, raising unquantified bankruptcy risk
Neutral insider sentiment with zero buy/sell activity in last 6 months
Technical trend is bearish (0/100), indicating downward momentum
Lack of analyst coverage (only 1 analyst) limits market consensus and forward guidance
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$84.46
+68.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
65
Strong
85
68
72
45
55
AI Verdict
neutral
Key drivers: Strong profitability and intrinsic value, Weak Piotroski F-Score and missing Altman Z-Score, Neutral technicals and insider activity, Solid growth but inconsistent earnings surprises, Undervaluation on Graham and intrinsic basis
Confidence
78%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Current price ($50.28) is below Graham Number ($30.6) and intrinsic value ($84.46)
- P/E of 12.29 is significantly below sector average (42.79)
- Price/Sales of 2.01 is reasonable for a retail company with strong margins
Watchpoints
- PEG ratio unavailable, limiting growth-adjusted valuation analysis
- Price/Book of 4.94 suggests premium valuation relative to book value
Future
68/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 9.3% YoY revenue growth and 9.1% earnings growth indicate sustained expansion
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth of 65.6% signals strong momentum
- Positive earnings surprises in 3 of last 4 quarters (avg +4.33%)
Watchpoints
- No forward PEG ratio available, limiting growth valuation clarity
- Earnings growth has decelerated from prior years (e.g., 2021–2022 highs)
Past
72/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 25-quarter earnings track record with 19 positive surprises
- Historical EPS growth of +3.9% YoY and +65.6% Q/Q in most recent quarter
- Consistent beat rate of 76% over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Significant negative surprises in 2020–2024 (e.g., -70.3% in 2020 Q2)
- Recent quarters show mixed performance (e.g., -6.8% surprise in 2024 Q1)
Health
45/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity of 0.73 is moderate and below sector average (1.65)
- Current ratio of 2.21 and quick ratio of 1.43 indicate solid liquidity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is below threshold for financial stability
- No Altman Z-Score available, which is a critical red flag for default risk
- Missing cash and debt data limits full health assessment
Dividend
55/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 2.78% is attractive for a cyclical retail stock
- Payout ratio of 34.23% is sustainable and well below 100%
Watchpoints
- No 5-year average yield or dividend growth history available
- Dividend strength score of 50/100 indicates moderate reliability
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$50.28
Analyst Target
$55.0
Upside/Downside
+9.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BKE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
Primary
|
+98.1% | +80.9% | +55.9% | -9.4% | -3.6% | -1.2% |
|
HOG
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Peer
|
-49.0% | -33.4% | +1.1% | -13.3% | +18.0% | -4.1% |
|
ANDG
Andersen Group Inc.
Peer
|
-1.8% | -1.8% | -1.8% | -1.8% | -9.4% | -1.2% |
|
AMBP
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Peer
|
-39.2% | +7.4% | +73.1% | +20.4% | +8.6% | +0.9% |
|
BRSL
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Peer
|
+15.2% | -25.8% | +3.8% | -0.6% | -10.2% | -1.2% |
BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+98.1%
3Y
+80.9%
1Y
+55.9%
6M
-9.4%
1M
-3.6%
1W
-1.2%
HOG
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-49.0%
3Y
-33.4%
1Y
+1.1%
6M
-13.3%
1M
+18.0%
1W
-4.1%
AND
Andersen Group Inc.
Peer
5Y
-1.8%
3Y
-1.8%
1Y
-1.8%
6M
-1.8%
1M
-9.4%
1W
-1.2%
AMB
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Peer
5Y
-39.2%
3Y
+7.4%
1Y
+73.1%
6M
+20.4%
1M
+8.6%
1W
+0.9%
BRS
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Peer
5Y
+15.2%
3Y
-25.8%
1Y
+3.8%
6M
-0.6%
1M
-10.2%
1W
-1.2%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
12.29
Forward P/E
11.06
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
4.94
P/S Ratio
2.01
EV/Revenue
2.0
EV/EBITDA
9.09
Market Cap
$2.57B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
16.13%
Operating Margin
18.99%
Gross Margin
58.95%
ROE
41.26%
ROA
15.64%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+9.3%
Earnings Growth
+9.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+10.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.73
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.21
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.43
Good
Cash/Share
$6.78
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
48.0%
Op. Margin
19.0%
Net Margin
15.2%
Total Assets
$1.1B
Liabilities
$0.6B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
1.11x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
78%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-22
$N/A
2026-03-13
$1.59
+5.5% surprise
2025-11-21
$0.96
+0.9% surprise
2025-08-22
$0.89
+6.6% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing BKE against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
12.29
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-63.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
41.26%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-193.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
16.13%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-398.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.73
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-51.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.3%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
-67.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.21
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-10.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.57B | 12.29 | 41.3% | 16.1% | $50.28 | |
|
HOG
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.57B | 8.26 | 10.4% | 7.6% | $22.97 | Compare |
|
ANDG
Andersen Group Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.56B | - | -% | 6.9% | $23.07 | Compare |
|
AMBP
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
|
BEARISH | $2.64B | - | -% | 0.3% | $4.41 | Compare |
|
BRSL
Brightstar Lottery PLC
|
BEARISH | $2.65B | 156.44 | 2.0% | 13.8% | $14.08 | Compare |
BKE
The Buckle, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.6B
P/E
12.3
ROE
41.3%
Price
$50.28
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | BOUNDS HANK M. | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | FRITZ JENSCHKE BRADY M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 13,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | KLEIN ANGIE J. | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | JOSHI SHRUTI S | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | FAIRFIELD BILL L | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | NELSON DENNIS H | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 120,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | PEETZ JOHN P III | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | HEACOCK THOMAS B. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 18,400 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | RHOADS KAREN B | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | SHADA JAMES E | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | MILKIE BRETT P. | Officer | Stock Award | 18,400 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | HUSS MICHAEL E | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2026-01-30 | HOBERMAN BRUCE L | Director | Stock Award | 3,000 | - |
| 2025-12-05 | RHOADS KAREN B | Director | Gift | 1,000 | - |
| 2025-11-24 | NELSON DENNIS H | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 1,500 | - |
BOUNDS HANK M.
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
FRITZ JENSCHKE BRADY M
General Counsel
2026-01-30
13,000 shares
KLEIN ANGIE J.
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
JOSHI SHRUTI S
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
FAIRFIELD BILL L
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
NELSON DENNIS H
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-30
120,000 shares
PEETZ JOHN P III
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
HEACOCK THOMAS B.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-30
18,400 shares
RHOADS KAREN B
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
SHADA JAMES E
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
MILKIE BRETT P.
Officer
2026-01-30
18,400 shares
HUSS MICHAEL E
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
HOBERMAN BRUCE L
Director
2026-01-30
3,000 shares
RHOADS KAREN B
Director
2025-12-05
1,000 shares
NELSON DENNIS H
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-24
1,500 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
UBS
2025-11-10
Neutral
Neutral
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