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EV/EBITDA Ratio: 7.59x

Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

The EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.59x is in line with its 5-year average of 7.03x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.86x–11.83x).

As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 23.45% below its 12-month average of 9.91x.

EV/EBITDA Ratio

BKE EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

7.59x
-15.10% 1Y
BKE EV/EBITDA Ratio

BKE Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

BKE EV/EBITDA Ratio

BKE Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

BKE EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

7.59x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

9.91x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

8.04x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

7.03x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

6.68x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

6.73x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

7.01x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-23.45%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-5.63%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.02%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+13.67%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+12.71%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+8.23%

BKE Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)$2.23B7.59x9.91x8.04x7.03x
Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs ›$1.88BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs ›$1.60B11.45x9.52x8.86x8.57x
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs ›$3.00B7.58x9.30x8.25x8.35x
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs ›$1.22B21.33x17.79x16.55x15.44x
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs ›$773.88M10.44x12.96x14.82x14.31x
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs ›$3.75B11.43x12.03x16.92x15.06x
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs ›$4.07B5.79x5.91x8.51x7.71x
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs ›$4.10B9.16x9.50x8.83x7.24x
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs ›17.71x15.42x10.53x9.61x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 7.6, EV/EBITDA is in its normal range, sitting higher than 64% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

2.6

median

7.0

20-year high

12.6

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EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 7.59x.
Is The Buckle, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.59x is in line with its 5-year average of 7.03x, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.86x–11.83x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 9.91x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 8.04x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 7.03x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 6.68x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 6.73x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for BKE stock is 7.01x.

BKE EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-267.59x
2026-06-257.49x
2026-06-247.81x
2026-06-237.74x
2026-06-227.85x
2026-06-187.91x
2026-06-177.75x
2026-06-167.75x
2026-06-157.72x
2026-06-127.93x
2026-06-117.90x
2026-06-108.16x
2026-06-098.17x
2026-06-088.21x
2026-06-058.25x
2026-06-048.03x
2026-06-038.02x
2026-06-028.13x
2026-06-018.05x
2026-05-298.43x
2026-05-289.23x
2026-05-279.11x
2026-05-268.97x
2026-05-229.03x
2026-05-218.98x
2026-05-208.82x
2026-05-198.78x
2026-05-188.81x
2026-05-158.84x
2026-05-149.02x
2026-05-138.88x
2026-05-129.02x
2026-05-119.18x
2026-05-089.57x
2026-05-079.56x
2026-05-069.94x
2026-05-059.78x
2026-05-049.70x
2026-05-0110.06x
2026-04-3010.12x
2026-04-2910.07x
2026-04-2810.28x
2026-04-2710.28x
2026-04-2410.22x
2026-04-2310.26x
2026-04-2210.18x
2026-04-2110.14x
2026-04-2010.18x
2026-04-179.95x
2026-04-169.66x
2026-04-159.62x
2026-04-149.72x
2026-04-139.93x
2026-04-109.99x
2026-04-0910.14x
2026-04-089.80x
2026-04-079.37x
2026-04-069.32x
2026-04-029.17x
2026-04-019.29x
2026-03-319.28x
2026-03-309.10x
2026-03-279.08x
2026-03-269.15x
2026-03-259.36x
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2025-12-2410.04x
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About The Buckle, Inc.

The 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 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. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.

Kearney, NE
2,900 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Dennis H. Nelson