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The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1184401065
CUSIP
118440106
IPO Date
May 6, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.56B
Enterprise Value
$2.78B
EPS (TTM)
$4.14
PE Ratio
12.17
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.30B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$635.86M
EBITDA (TTM)
$282.89M
Year Range
$33.12 - $61.69
Target Price
$54.00
ROA (TTM)
21.16%
ROE (TTM)
49.39%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Buckle, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) has returned 0.34% so far this year and 43.25% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BKE has achieved an annualized return of 13.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


The Buckle, Inc.

1D
2.05%
1M
-5.96%
YTD
0.34%
6M
-8.02%
1Y
43.25%
3Y*
22.65%
5Y*
13.69%
10Y*
13.64%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 11, 1992, BKE's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2000 with a return of +44.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1999 at -44.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BKE closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 22, 2019 with a return of +19.8%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 1999 at -35.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.76%13.21%-5.96%0.34%
2025-0.83%-15.88%-4.32%-8.38%22.58%6.43%9.66%14.62%3.66%-5.97%3.07%-5.42%13.95%
2024-16.28%10.08%-1.64%-6.29%3.08%-4.15%17.98%-2.99%4.94%-2.38%22.39%-2.46%17.49%
20233.25%-7.30%-12.50%-5.07%-8.41%12.67%6.74%-0.05%-8.62%2.20%14.18%23.24%15.02%
2022-11.04%-4.36%-8.22%-4.95%5.80%-15.73%10.46%6.89%-1.92%25.53%11.75%3.19%10.91%
202134.66%-2.24%2.19%7.61%0.43%18.11%-14.82%-7.96%2.22%6.00%13.02%-9.38%49.40%

Benchmark Metrics

The Buckle, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.80%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 12, 1992.

  • This stock captured 110.97% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 79.09% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.13 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
16.80%
Beta
0.89
0.13
Upside Capture
110.97%
Downside Capture
79.09%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BKE ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


BKE Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
BKE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BKE Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
BKE Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
BKE Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
BKE Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
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 The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BKEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.41

0.90

+0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.97

1.39

+0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.49

1.40

+1.09

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.66

6.61

-0.95

Explore BKE risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

The Buckle, Inc. provided a 8.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.40 per share.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$4.40$3.90$3.90$4.05$1.05$1.34$4.15$2.00$2.75$2.00$2.00$3.69

Dividend yield

8.74%7.30%7.68%8.52%2.32%3.17%14.21%7.40%14.22%8.42%8.77%11.99%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$3.35$0.00$0.00$3.35
2025$2.85$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$3.90
2024$2.85$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$3.90
2023$3.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$4.05
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$1.05
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.35$1.34

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

The Buckle, Inc. has a dividend yield of 8.74%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

The Buckle, Inc. has a payout ratio of 94.60%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

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 The Buckle, 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 The Buckle, Inc. was 71.08%, occurring on May 15, 2000. Recovery took 1254 trading sessions.

The current The Buckle, Inc. drawdown is 12.38%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.08%Jun 10, 1998488May 15, 20001254May 12, 20051742
-69.16%Jan 13, 2015653Aug 15, 2017836Dec 9, 20201489
-63.38%Jan 8, 1993494Dec 20, 1994343Apr 30, 1996837
-62.5%Sep 19, 200845Nov 20, 2008111May 4, 2009156
-48.89%Nov 19, 2021156Jul 6, 2022371Dec 26, 2023527

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 The Buckle, 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 The Buckle, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Apparel 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 BKE, comparing it with other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, BKE has a P/E ratio of 12.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BKE relative to other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, BKE has a P/S ratio of 2.0. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BKE in comparison with other companies in the Apparel Retail industry. Currently, BKE has a P/B value of 6.0. 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