Operating Margin: 20.59%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 20.59% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.00%–28.77%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 3.76% above its 12-month average of 19.84%.
BKE Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
BKE Average Operating Margin Chart
BKE Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
BKE Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
20.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
19.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
20.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
19.01%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
19.79%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
19.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.40%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.76%
BKE Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) | $2.23B | 20.59% | 19.84% | 20.18% | 21.77% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.88B | -258.66% | -316.30% | -394.96% | -3716.00% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.60B | 4.80% | 4.97% | 8.30% | 10.19% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.00B | 7.57% | 7.20% | 7.13% | 7.80% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.22B | 8.37% | 6.90% | 9.76% | 7.95% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $773.88M | 2.16% | 1.07% | -5.58% | -1.68% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.75B | 3.16% | 1.87% | -0.66% | 2.25% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.07B | 12.94% | 14.13% | 13.19% | 10.26% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.10B | 2.54% | 3.68% | 5.50% | 5.69% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs › | — | 12.93% | 15.59% | 12.00% | -4.28% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
48.9%
Operating Margin
20.6%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The operating margin for BKE stock is 20.59%.
- Is The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 20.59% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.77%, around the middle of its 5-year range (16.00%–28.77%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The TTM average operating margin for BKE stock is 19.84%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for BKE stock is 20.18%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for BKE stock is 21.77%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for BKE stock is 19.01%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for BKE stock is 19.79%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for BKE stock is 19.84%.
BKE Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 20.59% |
| 2026-01-31 | 25.21% |
| 2025-11-01 | 18.99% |
| 2025-08-02 | 18.43% |
| 2025-05-03 | 16.00% |
| 2025-02-01 | 25.38% |
| 2024-11-02 | 18.56% |
| 2024-08-03 | 17.09% |
| 2024-05-04 | 16.15% |
| 2024-02-03 | 25.24% |
| 2023-10-28 | 21.11% |
| 2023-07-29 | 19.41% |
| 2023-04-29 | 19.00% |
| 2023-01-31 | 27.36% |
| 2022-10-29 | 23.90% |
| 2022-07-30 | 21.76% |
| 2022-04-30 | 23.64% |
| 2022-01-31 | 28.77% |
| 2021-10-30 | 25.74% |
| 2021-07-31 | 23.00% |
| 2021-05-01 | 25.34% |
| 2021-01-31 | 26.52% |
| 2020-10-31 | 21.56% |
| 2020-08-01 | 21.08% |
| 2020-05-02 | -14.02% |
| 2020-01-31 | 22.08% |
| 2019-11-02 | 14.86% |
| 2019-08-03 | 9.62% |
| 2019-05-04 | 9.31% |
| 2019-01-31 | 19.37% |
| 2018-11-03 | 12.23% |
| 2018-08-04 | 10.03% |
| 2018-05-05 | 11.35% |
| 2018-01-31 | 21.58% |
| 2017-10-28 | 13.79% |
| 2017-07-29 | 8.90% |
| 2017-04-29 | 11.80% |
| 2017-01-31 | 19.80% |
| 2016-10-29 | 15.39% |
| 2016-07-30 | 11.35% |
| 2016-04-30 | 14.96% |
| 2016-01-31 | 25.09% |
| 2015-10-31 | 20.09% |
| 2015-08-01 | 15.75% |
| 2015-05-02 | 19.46% |
| 2015-01-31 | 26.71% |
| 2014-11-01 | 22.09% |
| 2014-08-02 | 16.45% |
| 2014-05-03 | 21.80% |
| 2014-01-31 | 27.81% |
| 2013-11-02 | 22.34% |
| 2013-08-03 | 16.95% |
| 2013-05-04 | 21.97% |
| 2013-01-31 | 27.06% |
| 2012-10-27 | 23.28% |
| 2012-07-28 | 16.89% |
| 2012-04-28 | 22.00% |
| 2012-01-31 | 26.05% |
| 2011-10-29 | 22.08% |
| 2011-07-30 | 17.32% |
| 2011-04-30 | 21.39% |
| 2011-01-31 | 25.64% |
| 2010-10-30 | 22.33% |
| 2010-07-31 | 17.24% |
| 2010-05-01 | 21.50% |
| 2010-01-31 | 24.75% |
| 2009-10-31 | 22.35% |
| 2009-08-01 | 19.76% |
| 2009-05-02 | 20.90% |
| 2009-01-31 | 22.32% |
| 2008-11-01 | 21.56% |
| 2008-08-02 | 19.62% |
| 2008-05-03 | 17.07% |
| 2008-01-31 | 20.74% |
| 2007-11-03 | 19.78% |
| 2007-08-04 | 13.24% |
| 2007-05-05 | 14.12% |
| 2007-01-31 | 18.08% |
| 2006-10-28 | 18.06% |
| 2006-07-29 | 8.09% |
| 2006-04-29 | 12.10% |
| 2006-01-31 | 18.47% |
| 2005-10-29 | 18.17% |
| 2005-07-30 | 10.25% |
| 2005-04-30 | 11.59% |
| 2005-01-31 | 16.93% |
| 2004-10-30 | 16.93% |
| 2004-07-31 | 7.84% |
| 2004-05-01 | 8.95% |
| 2004-01-31 | 15.96% |
| 2003-11-01 | 15.22% |
| 2003-08-02 | 5.54% |
| 2003-05-03 | 4.39% |
| 2003-01-31 | 14.36% |
| 2002-11-02 | 15.02% |
| 2002-08-03 | 6.43% |
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Dennis H. Nelson