Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) — Stock Score Summary

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Five Below, a U.S. consumer cyclical discount retailer, faces headwinds from 'Agricultural Input Cost Inflation,' 'Energy Security Resurgence,' and 'Supply Chain Re-Globalization,' all of which increase costs and potentially dampen consumer purchasing power. While it may possess some 'Nick Sleep' characteristics (scale economics), the overarching macro environment creates headwinds rather than unpriced tailwinds, precluding an asymmetric opportunity.

Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products, all priced at $5 and below, targeting tweens, teens, and beyond. Its unique value proposition and 'treasure hunt' shopping experience generate strong customer engagement and repeat visits, establishing it as a dominant player in the extreme value retail segment. Five Below is a rapidly expanding retail chain with a distinctive merchandising strategy, catering to a specific demographic with affordable, popular items.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$213.64
Market Cap$12.7B
P/E (TTM)32.17
P/E (Forward)22.88
Price/Book5.24
Return on Equity17.9%
Return on Invested Capital11.5%
Debt/Equity92.66
Gross Margin36.0%
Operating Margin18.0%
Revenue Growth24.3%
Free Cash Flow$347M

Five Below, Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five Below, Inc.’s (FIVE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (19), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Five Below, Inc. have an economic moat?
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. 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 Five Below, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. 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 Five Below, Inc. in?
Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).