Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 23.63%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 23.63% is 22% below its 4-year average of 30.17%, near the low end of its 4-year range (23.52%–40.78%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 0.23% above its 12-month average of 23.57%.
BKE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
BKE Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BKE Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
BKE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
23.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
23.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
24.83%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
30.17%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
24.09%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
28.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
26.84%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-21.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.90%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.95%
BKE Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) | $2.23B | 23.63% | 23.57% | 24.83% | 30.17% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.88B | -53.77% | -44.34% | -41.65% | -39.36% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.60B | 5.29% | 5.29% | 9.23% | 11.41% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.00B | 6.98% | 8.63% | 8.70% | 9.31% |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.22B | 11.42% | 10.07% | 12.86% | 11.06% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $773.88M | 1.63% | 0.89% | -7.79% | -3.43% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.75B | -1.57% | -1.57% | -2.03% | 1.79% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.07B | 18.66% | 20.93% | 19.07% | 14.38% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.10B | 4.73% | 5.31% | 9.89% | 10.24% |
| Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs › | — | 52.46% | 52.29% | 36.29% | 12.39% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
23.6%
ROE
48.3%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 23.63%.
- Is The Buckle, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 23.63% is 22% below its 4-year average of 30.17%, near the low end of its 4-year range (23.52%–40.78%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 23.57%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 24.83%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 30.17%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 24.09%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 28.50%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for BKE stock is 26.84%.
BKE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 23.63% |
| 2025-02-01 | 23.52% |
| 2024-02-03 | 27.35% |
| 2023-01-28 | 35.59% |
| 2022-01-29 | 40.78% |
| 2021-01-30 | 15.93% |
| 2020-02-01 | 11.46% |
| 2019-01-31 | 16.25% |
| 2018-01-31 | 19.59% |
| 2017-01-31 | 19.90% |
| 2016-01-31 | 30.96% |
| 2015-01-31 | 38.23% |
| 2014-01-31 | 37.93% |
| 2013-01-31 | 46.44% |
| 2012-01-31 | 35.29% |
| 2011-01-31 | 33.18% |
| 2010-01-31 | 31.34% |
| 2009-01-31 | 27.32% |
| 2008-01-31 | 18.59% |
| 2007-01-31 | 15.68% |
| 2006-01-31 | 14.60% |
| 2005-01-31 | 11.22% |
| 2004-01-31 | 10.23% |
| 2003-01-31 | 10.95% |
| 2002-01-31 | 12.71% |
| 2001-01-31 | 16.60% |
| 2000-01-31 | 21.89% |
| 1999-01-31 | 22.28% |
| 1998-01-31 | 20.56% |
| 1997-01-31 | 16.44% |
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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