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BLBD

Blue Bird Corp

NASDAQ: BLBD · INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY

$61.44
-2.37% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$2.11B
P/E ratio
15.52
P/S ratio
1.41x
EPS (TTM)
$3.96
Dividend yield
52W range
$36 – $66
Volume
0.4M

Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for BLBD.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 59 / 100
P/E (TTM)
15.5x
vs 5Y median of 15.5x
PEG
1.13
Fair range
Margin of Safety
-5.34%
Fair value $54.84 vs $61.44
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

BLBD historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in BLBD's own 5Y range.

NOW
10.2x
5Y Low
14.2x
25th
15.5x
Median
15.9x
75th
44.5x
5Y High
BLBD is trading more expensive than 53% of the last 5Y.
53th percentile · Above median

BLBD intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$61.44
Market value
Intrinsic value
$54.84
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-5.34%
-10.7% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

BLBD valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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PEG in fair range
PEG of 1.13 suggests price reflects growth fairly. Neither a bargain nor overpriced.
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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 53th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
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Near fair value
-5.34% margin of safety. Price is close to DCF estimate.
Weak financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 0/9 suggests deteriorating fundamentals. Valuation requires closer scrutiny.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 15.52x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.41x

Is BLBD overvalued in 2026?

Blue Bird Corp (BLBD) currently trades at $61.44 per share with a market capitalization of $2,107,028,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 59/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 15.5x, above its 5-year median of 15.5x. The PEG ratio of 1.13 points to a price that reasonably reflects expected earnings growth.

Looking at its own history, BLBD is currently trading more expensive than 53% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 53th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates BLBD's intrinsic value at $54.84 per share, against the current market price of $61.44. This implies a premium to fair value of -5.34%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.

Financial quality is a concern. The Piotroski F-Score of 0/9 flags weakening fundamentals that deserve closer scrutiny before the valuation case can be fully trusted.

Bottom line: BLBD trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 59/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is BLBD overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 59/100, BLBD is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is BLBD's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates BLBD's intrinsic value at $54.84 per share, versus the current price of $61.44. This produces a margin of safety of -5.34%.

What P/E ratio does BLBD trade at?

BLBD trades at a P/E of 15.5x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 15.5x.

Is BLBD a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does BLBD's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, BLBD currently sits in the 53th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is BLBD's Smart Value Score?

BLBD's Smart Value Score is 59/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.