Return on Equity (ROE): 48.26%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 48.26% is 19% below its 4-year average of 59.56%, near the low end of its 4-year range (46.12%–81.43%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 1.06% above its 12-month average of 47.75%.
BKE Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
BKE Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
BKE Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
BKE Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
48.26%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
47.75%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
49.58%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
59.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
42.10%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
40.65%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
36.78%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+18.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+31.20%
BKE Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) | $2.23B | 48.26% | 47.75% | 49.58% | 59.56% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.88B | -164.87% | -223.11% | -133.63% | -90.99% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.60B | 9.76% | 9.92% | 19.71% | 25.26% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.00B | 17.05% | 15.00% | 13.26% | 15.42% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.22B | 13.62% | 12.38% | 15.96% | 16.37% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $773.88M | 0.48% | -4.18% | -38.82% | -21.08% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.75B | 1.99% | 2.00% | -4.10% | 4.93% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.07B | 36.84% | 39.25% | 36.73% | 28.49% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.10B | 6.04% | 6.28% | 13.45% | 14.31% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs › | — | -315.25% | -166.14% | -79.31% | -0.69% |
Return Analysis
ROE
48.3%
ROA
21.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 48.26%.
- Is The Buckle, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 48.26% is 19% below its 4-year average of 59.56%, near the low end of its 4-year range (46.12%–81.43%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 47.75%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 49.58%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 59.56%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 42.10%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 40.65%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for BKE stock is 36.78%.
BKE Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 49.39% |
| 2025-02-01 | 46.12% |
| 2024-02-03 | 53.22% |
| 2023-01-28 | 67.66% |
| 2022-01-29 | 81.43% |
| 2021-01-30 | 32.81% |
| 2020-02-01 | 26.84% |
| 2019-01-31 | 24.27% |
| 2018-01-31 | 22.93% |
| 2017-01-31 | 22.75% |
| 2016-01-31 | 35.69% |
| 2015-01-31 | 45.76% |
| 2014-01-31 | 44.92% |
| 2013-01-31 | 56.73% |
| 2012-01-31 | 41.71% |
| 2011-01-31 | 38.96% |
| 2010-01-31 | 35.94% |
| 2009-01-31 | 30.96% |
| 2008-01-31 | 22.24% |
| 2007-01-31 | 19.44% |
| 2006-01-31 | 17.31% |
| 2005-01-31 | 12.98% |
| 2004-01-31 | 11.34% |
| 2003-01-31 | 12.11% |
| 2002-01-31 | 14.06% |
| 2001-01-31 | 17.79% |
| 2000-01-31 | 22.90% |
| 1999-01-31 | 23.27% |
| 1998-01-31 | 21.59% |
| 1997-01-31 | 17.44% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Dennis H. Nelson