Buckle Inc (BKE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Buckle Inc stock (BKE) is currently trading at $50.80. Buckle Inc PE ratio is 11.88. Buckle Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.94. Analyst consensus price target for BKE is $53.00. WallStSmart rates BKE as Hold.
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- BKE fair value vs current price
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- Is BKE undervalued or overvalued?
- Buckle Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BKE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BKE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BKE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Buckle Inc (BKE)
BKE trades at a modest 2% premium above its Graham fair value of $51.34. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Buckle Inc (BKE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, price/sales. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Buckle Inc (BKE) Key Strengths (6)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $49 in profit
Strong operational efficiency: $25 kept per $100 revenue
Paying $1.94 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong profitability: $16 kept per $100 revenue
63.39% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Buckle Inc (BKE) Areas to Watch (4)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 5.9x book value
Earnings barely growing at 3.50%
Modest revenue growth at 5.30%
Buckle Inc (BKE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.94) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 49.40%, Operating Margin at 25.20%, Profit Margin at 16.20%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.32), Price/Book (5.93) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.30%, EPS Growth at 3.50%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 49.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Operating Margin) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BKE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BKE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.94x sits near its historical average of 2.21x (36th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 5.19x set in Dec 2006, and 145% above its historical low of 0.79x in Aug 2017.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Buckle Inc (BKE) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › APPAREL RETAIL
The Big Picture
Buckle Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 1.3B with 5% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 16.2% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 49.4% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 38M in free cash flow and 49M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Buckle Inc.
Bottom Line
Buckle Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 16.2% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(17 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SMITH, KARI G Director, EVP Stores | Sell | -48,860 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Buckle Inc(BKE)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
APPAREL RETAIL
USA
The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual clothing, footwear and accessories for young men and women in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.