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BKE
BuyUnloved QualityFLAGThe Buckle, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $2.2B · Avg Vol: $18M/d
The Buckle has strong quality at Q78 and value V56, but momentum at M46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Buckle, Inc. is a specialty retailer offering a curated selection of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. The company distinguishes itself through a personalized customer service model and a unique merchandise assortment that builds strong brand loyalty within its niche demographic. Operating both physical stores and an e-commerce platform, The Buckle maintains consistent profitability by effectively managing inventory and catering to its specific market.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | CAGR | TTM | 2027E | 2028E | Fwd CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 0.1% | 1.3B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 4.7% |
| EPS | 5.20 | 5.17 | 4.44 | 3.92 | 4.17 | -5.4% | 4.34 | 4.33 | 4.18 | 0.1% |
| Shares | 49.7M | 50.1M | 50.4M | 50.8M | 51.2M | +2.9% | 51.5M | — | — | — |
| Debt | 288.3M | 303.8M | 315.4M | 326.3M | 383.8M | 7.4% | 421.4M | — | — | — |
| Equity | 312.9M | 376.3M | 413.2M | 423.8M | 424.6M | 7.9% | — | — | — | — |
| Op CF | 311.8M | 242.4M | 254.6M | 242.0M | 251.1M | -5.3% | 251.1M | — | — | — |
| Inv CF | -28.8M | -41.4M | -41.8M | -45.3M | -43.5M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fin CF | -347.8M | -202.9M | -196.7M | -198.0M | -225.1M | — | — | — | — | — |
SCORE BREAKDOWN
FUNDAMENTALS
SECTOR PEERS
Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BKE are excluded.
| Ticker | Company | Mkt Cap | StockRank | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKE | The Buckle, Inc.(you) | $2.2B | 68 | Buy |
| AEO | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | $2.8B | 52 | Hold |
| VSXY | Victorias Secret & Co. | $7.0B | 70 | Buy |
| CRI | Carter's, Inc. | $1.2B | 84 | Strong Buy |
| CTRN | Citi Trends, Inc. | $560M | 59 | Hold |
| URBN | Urban Outfitters, Inc. | $6.9B | 81 | Strong Buy |
| LE | Lands' End, Inc. | $370M | 67 | Buy |
| CAL | Caleres, Inc. | $419M | 64 | Hold |
| SHOE | Shoe Station Group Inc. | $372M | 61 | Hold |
| GAP | The Gap, Inc. | $8.5B | 84 | Strong Buy |
Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%