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ISIN
US1200761047
CUSIP
120076104
IPO Date
Oct 28, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$399.38M
Enterprise Value
$527.10M
EPS (TTM)
$4.25
PE Ratio
7.43
PEG Ratio
1.06
Total Revenue (TTM)
$526.71M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$302.52M
EBITDA (TTM)
$82.42M
Year Range
$31.54 - $75.85
Target Price
$70.00
ROA (TTM)
15.58%
ROE (TTM)
34.70%

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Performance

BBW Performance Chart

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) is down 48.1% since the beginning of the year. At $32 per share, BBW is trading 58.3% below its 52-week high of $76. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BBW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,307.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) has returned -48.12% so far this year and -38.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BBW has returned 10.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.


Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.

1D
-2.89%
1M
-9.40%
YTD
-48.12%
6M
-40.18%
1Y
-38.99%
3Y*
17.88%
5Y*
18.20%
10Y*
10.59%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-1.21%
1M
0.23%
YTD
8.39%
6M
10.39%
1Y
24.03%
3Y*
18.94%
5Y*
12.24%
10Y*
13.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BBW Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 28, 2004, BBW's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was May 2021 with a return of +89.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -62.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, BBW closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 27, 2021 with a return of +42.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 16, 2012 at -26.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-2.60%-18.47%-22.59%-1.36%0.73%-15.08%-48.12%
2025-8.04%-3.35%-8.64%-5.08%44.67%1.44%-1.65%19.92%7.56%-16.85%-1.64%15.39%35.39%
2024-2.00%6.26%25.62%0.97%-10.25%-5.91%7.32%23.08%3.63%10.82%0.27%21.19%105.62%
20233.02%-14.70%18.24%-0.17%-21.64%17.82%14.61%7.41%11.53%-15.67%-1.49%-5.89%2.79%
2022-8.61%14.52%-10.52%3.61%7.66%-19.47%-2.74%-4.07%-12.99%31.96%35.02%0.38%22.13%
202131.38%25.31%-1.85%16.52%89.93%13.36%-12.19%22.63%-9.12%-7.44%8.80%21.50%385.45%

Benchmark Metrics

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.89%, beta of 1.23, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 28, 2004.

  • This stock participated in 150.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 123.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.14 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.89%
Beta
1.23
0.14
Upside Capture
123.37%
Downside Capture
150.06%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BBW ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


BBW Risk / Return Rank: 1313
Overall Rank
BBW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1010
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BBW Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
BBW Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
BBW Calmar Ratio Rank: 1616
Calmar Ratio Rank
BBW Martin Ratio Rank: 1414
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (BBW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


BBWBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-2.71

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-3.62

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.88

1.35

-0.47

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.68

2.65

-3.33

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.21

11.88

-13.09

Dividends

Dividend History

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. provided a 2.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
Dividend$0.89$0.88$0.80$1.50$0.00$1.25

Dividend yield

2.82%1.44%1.74%6.52%0.00%6.40%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.23
2025$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.88
2024$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.80
2023$0.00$0.00$1.50$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.50
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$1.25$1.25

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.82%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has a payout ratio of 20.90%, which is below the market average. This means Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. was 97.24%, occurring on Apr 3, 2020. Recovery took 1108 trading sessions.

The current Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. drawdown is 57.79%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-97.24%Apr 2020
15y 2mo4y 4mo
19y 7moJan 2005 - Aug 2024
2026 bear market2026
-57.79%Jun 2026
9mo 4d
9mo 5dSep 2025 - now
2025 selloff2025
-30.18%Apr 2025
3mo 27d1mo 6d
5mo 3dDec 2024 - May 2025
2004 correction2004
-12.78%Nov 2004
4d14d
18dOct 2004 - Nov 2004
2024 correction2024
-12.78%Dec 2024
3d17d
20dDec 2024 - Dec 2024

Drawdown Indicators


BBWBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-97.24%

-56.78%

-40.46%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-57.79%

-9.10%

-48.69%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-57.79%

-18.90%

-38.89%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-57.79%

-25.43%

-32.36%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-93.40%

-33.92%

-59.48%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-57.79%

-2.49%

-55.30%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-59.69%

-10.72%

-48.97%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

32.25%

2.03%

+30.22%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BBW, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, BBW has a P/E ratio of 7.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BBW compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. BBW currently has a PEG ratio of 1.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BBW relative to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, BBW has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BBW in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, BBW has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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