The Buckle, Inc.
BKEConsumer CyclicalNASDAQApparel Retail · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeThe Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company carries a $2.40B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B.
Market Cap
$2.40B
Beta
1.05
P/E (TTM)
10.72
P/E (Fwd)
11.22
EPS (TTM)
$4.34
EPS (Fwd)
$4.15
ROE
45.8%
ROA
16.3%
Cash
$287.2M
Total Debt
$421.4M
Free CF
$131.7M
52W Change
-15.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BKE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, BKE finished 2.83% above its 150-day moving average ($45.66) and 0.15% above its 200-day moving average ($46.88). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BKE overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, BKE's RSI(14) was 83.3, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The Buckle, Inc. carries $421.4M in total debt against $287.2M in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $131.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 45.8%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 16.3% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $1.29B (2022) to $1.30B (2026).
As with any equity investment, BKE carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Buckle, Inc. and its sector.