What is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s (BBW) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (73), Value (58), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. have an economic moat?

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in?

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).

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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $423M · Avg Vol: $13M/d

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P/E (TTM)

8.0x

ROE

35.9%

D/E

0.8x

Dividend %

2.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Build-A-Bear Workshop is a highly recognized global experiential retailer that allows customers to create customized stuffed animals. The company has successfully transitioned from a mall-based retailer to an omni-channel brand with e-commerce, licensed partnerships, and entertainment divisions. Its competitive moat is built on its unique, highly emotional experiential retail concept and a powerful, multi-generational brand equity that is difficult for traditional toy manufacturers to replicate.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2023	2024	2025	2026	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	467.9M	486.1M	496.4M	529.8M	4.2%	526.7M
EPS	3.21	3.68	3.81	4.00	7.6%	4.26
Shares	14.8M	14.2M	13.3M	12.8M	-13.5%	12.5M
Debt	86.5M	83.6M	97.0M	127.3M	13.7%	125.7M
Equity	119.1M	129.7M	139.1M	155.0M	9.2%	—
Op CF	47.3M	64.3M	47.1M	65.1M	11.2%	58.5M
Inv CF	-13.6M	-18.3M	-19.3M	-25.5M	—	—
Fin CF	-25.1M	-43.9M	-44.2M	-40.7M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+6.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$34.12

RSI (14)

71.7

52W High

$74.33

From 52W High

0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

26.1%93.8

ROE

35.9%93.6

GP/Assets

87.6%94.2

Op. Margin

19.0%89.3

FCF/Assets

4.8%56.9

Piotroski

531.0

Int. Cover

50.0x87.9

D/E Ratio

0.79x33.4

Current Ratio

1.53x49.2

Value

P/E (TTM)

8.0x88.1

EV/EBITDA

6.1x75.9

P/FCF

25.5x33.0

P/B

2.6x29.9

P/S

0.8x54.6

Div Yield

2.6%45.9

Momentum

52W High %

46%10.9

RS 6M

-53%6.5

SMA 50/200

0.74x6.2

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%81.3

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+1%17.8

Q Growth

20%62.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$423M

P/E (Forward)

7.9x

Gross Margin

57.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BBW are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BBW	Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.(you)	$423M	63	HOLD
HZO	MarineMax, Inc.	$800M	66	BUY
BNED	Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.	$412M	80	BUY
WOOF	Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.	$745M	52	HOLD
WINA	Winmark Corporation	$1.2B	54	HOLD
ONEW	OneWater Marine Inc.	$186M	47	HOLD
ARKO	Arko Corp.	$890M	45	HOLD
ARHS	Arhaus, Inc.	$1.1B	40	HOLD
EYE	National Vision Holdings, Inc.	$1.6B	46	HOLD
FLWS	1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.	$245M	25	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) — Stock Score Summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 63/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (58/100), and Momentum (26/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$34.12
Market Cap	$423M
P/E (TTM)	7.99
P/E (Forward)	7.90
Price/Book	2.63
Return on Equity	35.9%
Return on Invested Capital	26.1%
Debt/Equity	0.79x
Gross Margin	57.4%
Operating Margin	19.0%
Revenue Growth	-2.4%
Dividend Yield	2.6%
Free Cash Flow	$17M

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.’s (BBW) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is 63/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (58), and Momentum (26) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. have an economic moat?: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 63/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in?: Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).