BBW (Build-A-Bear Workshop) Days Inventory: 160.81 (As of Apr. 2026) — 46% Above Median


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Price $31.30
GF Value $39.21
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What is Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory?

Build-A-Bear Workshop BBW +2.42% 70 Days Inventory is 160.81 as of Apr. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 110.28. GuruFocus rates BBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks worse than 59.89% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Build-A-Bear Workshop's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $80.0 Mil. Build-A-Bear Workshop's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $45.4 Mil. Hence, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 160.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BBW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.4   Med: 110.28   Max: 129.38
Current: 129.38

During the past 13 years, Build-A-Bear Workshop's highest Days Inventory was 129.38. The lowest was 97.40. And the median was 110.28.

BBW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.89% of 1087 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57 vs BBW: 129.38

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory increased from Apr. 2025 (116.99) to Apr. 2026 (160.81). It might indicate that Build-A-Bear Workshop's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Build-A-Bear Workshop's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.57.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Build-A-Bear Workshop's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.64.


Build-A-Bear Workshop  (NYSE:BBW) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory Related Terms


Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory Chart

Build-A-Bear Workshop Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Inventory
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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BBW vs BNED, EVGO, FLWS: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory falls into.


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Build-A-Bear Workshop Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (69.775 + 82.203) / 2 ) / 234.203*365
=75.989 / 234.203*365
=118.43

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (82.203 + 77.806) / 2 ) / 45.398*365 / 4
=80.0045 / 45.398*365 / 4
=160.81

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 160.81 mean?
Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) has a Days Inventory of 160.81 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 110.28. Over the past decade, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory has ranged from 97.40 to 129.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #651 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Days Inventory of 160.81 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 110.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.40 to a high of 129.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 160.81 is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #651 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Build-A-Bear Workshop has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Build-A-Bear Workshop's Days Inventory compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #651 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 160.81 is 53.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Build-A-Bear Workshop's own Days Inventory has ranged from 97.40 to 129.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.28 vs. the industry median of 104.57, Build-A-Bear Workshop has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Days Inventory of 160.81 is 53.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Days Inventory is 160.81, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 110.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.21, compared to a current price of $31.30 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 160.81, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 110.28 and 53.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Build-A-Bear Workshop's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current Days Inventory is 160.81 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Build-A-Bear Workshop stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.30 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.21. GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BBW:

  • Days Inventory: 160.81 (46% above median its 10-year median of 110.28)
  • GF Value™: $39.21 vs. price of $31.30 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#651 of 1087)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Build-A-Bear Workshop Business Description

Other Exchanges FPW:Germany
Address 415 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63103
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc is a U.S.-based specialty retailer of customized stuffed animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-consumer segment with key revenue, includes the operating activities of corporately-managed locations and other retail delivery operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, and two e-commerce sites, the international franchising segment includes royalties and product and fixture sales from other international operations under franchise agreements, and the commercial segment includes the transactions with other businesses, mainly comprised of licensing the intellectual properties for third-party use and wholesale activities.
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