- ISIN
- US0953061068
- CUSIP
- 095306106
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Manufacturers
- IPO Date
- Mar 20, 2014
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $2.47B
- Enterprise Value
- $2.29B
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.07
- PE Ratio
- 18.63
- PEG Ratio
- 0.18
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.49B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $314.22M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $181.06M
- Year Range
- $42.00 - $81.51
- Target Price
- $69.67
- ROA (TTM)
- 19.29%
- ROE (TTM)
- 44.64%
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Performance
BLBD Performance Chart
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) is up 61.5% since the beginning of the year. At $76 per share, BLBD is trading 6.9% below its 52-week high of $82. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BLBD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,883.
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Returns By Period
Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) has returned 61.51% so far this year and 80.87% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, BLBD has achieved an annualized return of 20.54%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Blue Bird Corporation
- 1D
- 2.59%
- 1M
- 14.49%
- YTD
- 61.51%
- 6M
- 44.95%
- 1Y
- 80.87%
- 3Y*
- 53.13%
- 5Y*
- 23.59%
- 10Y*
- 20.54%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BLBD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 20, 2014, BLBD's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2024 with a return of +73.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, BLBD closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 12, 2023 with a return of +36.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -22.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.04% | 15.82% | -2.54% | 12.89% | 5.71% | 12.01% | 61.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | -7.79% | -1.35% | -7.88% | 7.72% | 10.98% | 11.52% | 3.78% | 30.36% | -1.44% | -13.19% | 4.52% | -10.00% | 21.67% |
| 2024 | 8.05% | 16.17% | 13.30% | -14.05% | 72.99% | -5.54% | -3.21% | -1.80% | -6.29% | -12.20% | -3.47% | -4.97% | 43.29% |
| 2023 | 35.39% | 40.07% | 0.59% | -8.47% | 35.61% | -11.36% | -6.85% | 4.35% | -2.29% | -14.71% | 4.78% | 41.30% | 151.73% |
| 2022 | -0.83% | 37.40% | -11.68% | -14.82% | -23.83% | -24.57% | 21.17% | 6.36% | -29.65% | 9.82% | 28.79% | -9.31% | -31.52% |
| 2021 | 12.27% | 18.59% | 2.96% | 7.63% | -2.90% | -4.97% | 0.56% | -13.40% | -3.65% | -5.99% | 3.21% | -22.73% | -14.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Blue Bird Corporation has an annualized alpha of 17.30%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 20, 2014.
- This stock captured 127.16% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.98% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.12 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
- 17.30%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.12
- Upside Capture
- 127.16%
- Downside Capture
- 99.98%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLBD ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD) 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.
| BLBD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.10 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.47 | 2.78 | +0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.81 | 12.44 | -4.63 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Blue Bird Corporation. 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 Blue Bird Corporation was 74.16%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 318 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -74.16%Oct 2022 | 1y 5mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 9moApr 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -65.42%Apr 2020 | 1y 6mo | 10mo 27d | 2y 5moSep 2018 - Feb 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -45.95%Apr 2025 | 10mo 6d | 4mo 12d | 1y 2moJun 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -36.85%Feb 2016 | 7mo 4d | 4mo 29d | 12mo 3dJul 2015 - Jul 2016 |
2018 bear market2018 | -23.78%May 2018 | 1mo 9d | 3mo 18d | 4mo 27dApr 2018 - Sep 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLBD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.16% | -56.78% | -17.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.45% | -9.10% | -14.35% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -45.95% | -18.90% | -27.05% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -73.24% | -25.43% | -47.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -74.16% | -33.92% | -40.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -20.55% | -10.71% | -9.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.39% | 2.03% | +8.36% |
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 Blue Bird Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Blue Bird Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Manufacturers 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 BLBD, comparing it with other companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry. Currently, BLBD has a P/E ratio of 18.6. 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 BLBD compared to other companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry. BLBD currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BLBD relative to other companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry. Currently, BLBD has a P/S ratio of 1.7. 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 BLBD in comparison with other companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry. Currently, BLBD has a P/B value of 8.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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