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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.90

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Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.90 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.72, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.18–0.92).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 7.81% above its 12-month average of 0.83.

Current Ratio|Quick Ratio|ROE|All Metrics
Debt to Equity

BKE Debt to Equity Ratio

0.90

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+46.57% 5Y
BKE Debt to Equity Ratio

BKE Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BKE Debt to Equity Ratio

BKE Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

BKE Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.90

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.83

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.76

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.75

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.55

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.37

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.27

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+7.81%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+18.43%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+20.07%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+63.05%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+144.58%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+226.11%

BKE Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.90

Current Ratio

1.89

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.90.
Is The Buckle, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.90 is 25% above its 5-year average of 0.72, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.18–0.92).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.83.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.76.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.75.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.55.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.37.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for BKE stock is 0.27.

BKE Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-05-020.90
2026-01-310.90
2025-11-010.73
2025-08-020.79
2025-05-030.83
2025-02-010.77
2024-11-020.67
2024-08-030.72
2024-05-040.75
2024-02-030.76
2023-10-280.61
2023-07-290.65
2023-04-290.74
2023-01-310.81
2022-10-290.18
2022-07-300.68
2022-04-300.78
2022-01-310.92
2021-10-300.56
2021-07-310.61
2021-05-010.70
2021-01-310.77
2020-10-310.71
2020-08-010.80
2020-05-020.94
2020-01-310.97
2019-11-020.88
2019-08-030.90
2019-05-040.94
2019-01-310.00
2018-11-030.00
2018-08-040.00
2018-05-050.00
2018-01-310.00
2017-10-280.00
2017-07-290.00
2017-04-290.00
2017-01-310.00
2016-10-290.00
2016-07-300.00
2016-04-300.00
2016-01-310.00
2015-10-310.00
2015-08-010.00
2015-05-020.00
2015-01-310.00
2014-11-010.00
2014-08-020.00
2014-05-030.00
2014-01-310.00
2013-11-020.00
2013-08-030.00
2013-05-040.00
2013-01-310.00
2012-10-270.00
2012-07-280.00
2012-04-280.00
2012-01-310.00
2011-10-290.00
2011-07-300.00
2011-04-300.00
2011-01-310.00
2010-10-300.00
2010-07-310.00
2010-05-010.00
2010-01-310.00
2009-10-310.00
2009-08-010.00
2009-05-020.00
2009-01-310.00
2008-11-010.00
2008-08-020.00
2008-05-030.00
2008-01-310.00
2007-11-030.00
2007-08-040.00
2007-05-050.00
2007-01-310.00
2006-10-280.00
2006-07-290.00
2006-04-290.00
2006-01-310.00
2005-10-290.00
2005-07-300.00
2005-04-300.00
2005-01-310.00
2004-10-300.00
2004-07-310.00
2004-05-010.00
2004-01-310.00
2003-11-010.00
2003-08-020.00
2003-05-030.00
2003-01-310.00
2002-11-020.00
2002-08-030.00

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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
www.buckle.com
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Dennis H. Nelson
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