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The Buckle, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $2.2B · Avg Vol: $24M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
78
V
55
M
46
P/E (TTM)
9.7x
ROE
49.0%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %
3.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

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)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM
Revenue1.3B1.3B1.3B1.2B1.3B0.1%1.3B
EPS5.205.174.443.924.17-5.4%4.41
Shares49.7M50.1M50.4M50.8M51.2M+2.9%51.5M
Debt288.3M303.8M315.4M326.3M383.8M7.4%410.9M
Equity312.9M376.3M413.2M423.8M424.6M7.9%
Op CF311.8M242.4M254.6M242.0M251.1M-5.3%269.5M
Inv CF-28.8M-41.4M-41.8M-45.3M-43.5M
Fin CF-347.8M-202.9M-196.7M-198.0M-225.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-3.7%
41.4642.4243.3844.3345.29Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$43.61
RSI (14)
57.4
52W High
$56.73
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
78
ROIC
34.6%97.4
ROE
49.0%96.4
GP/Assets
77.8%91.6
Op. Margin
20.6%91.6
FCF/Assets
16.4%92.8
Piotroski
413.9
Int. Cover
50.0x87.9
D/E Ratio
0.90x30.2
Current Ratio
2.04x67.6
Value
55
P/E (TTM)
9.7x81.2
EV/EBITDA
7.6x65.3
P/FCF
13.5x57.3
P/B
4.7x15.2
P/S
1.7x30.6
Div Yield
3.3%58.3
Momentum
46
52W High %
77%53.2
RS 6M
-21%42.2
SMA 50/200
0.89x29.1
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%81.3
EPS Rev 12W
-8.6%14.0
EPS Improve
-5%14.4
Q Growth
33%71.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.2B
P/E (Forward)
10.2x
Gross Margin
58.7%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BKEThe Buckle, Inc.(you)$2.2B83STRONG BUY
CRICarter's, Inc.$1.4B79BUY
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$4.2B85STRONG BUY
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.0B78BUY
GAPThe Gap, Inc.$6.8B86STRONG BUY
AEOAmerican Eagle Outfitters, Inc.$2.8B54HOLD
GCOGenesco Inc.$396M83STRONG BUY
VSXYVictorias Secret & Co.$6.6B65BUY
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$524M69BUY
SHOEShoe Station Group Inc.$395M74BUY

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

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) — Stock Score Summary

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The Buckle has strong quality at Q78 and value V56, but momentum at M46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$43.61
Market Cap$2.2B
P/E (TTM)9.75
P/E (Forward)10.22
Price/Book4.74
Return on Equity49.0%
Return on Invested Capital34.6%
Debt/Equity0.90x
Gross Margin58.7%
Operating Margin20.6%
Revenue Growth6.1%
Dividend Yield3.3%
Free Cash Flow$162M

The Buckle, Inc. operates in the Apparel Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Buckle, Inc.’s (BKE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (55), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Buckle, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. 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 The Buckle, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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 The Buckle, Inc. in?
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Retail industry (United States).