BBW (Build-A-Bear Workshop) EBIT: $70.7 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


BBW Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc BBW
70 GF Score
Price $32.35
GF Value $39.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Build-A-Bear Workshop EBIT?

Build-A-Bear Workshop BBW -0.71% 70 EBIT is $70.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Build-A-Bear Workshop's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $23.7 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $70.7 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Build-A-Bear Workshop's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 26.22%. Build-A-Bear Workshop's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 38.77%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.01%.


Build-A-Bear Workshop  (NYSE:BBW) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

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

ROC % (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=94.984 * ( 1 - 23.37% )/( (277.276 + 277.912)/ 2 )
=72.7862392/277.594
=26.22 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Build-A-Bear Workshop's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jan. 2026  Q: Apr. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=94.984/( ( (192.055 + max(51.29, 0)) + (193.4 + max(53.257, 0)) )/ 2 )
=94.984/( ( 243.345 + 246.657 )/ 2 )
=94.984/245.001
=38.77 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(21.459 + 82.203 + 9.603) - (41.422 + 20.553 + 1.4210854715202E-14)
=51.29

Working Capital(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(31.63 + 77.806 + 12.149) - (49.926 + 14.26 + 4.142)
=53.257

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=70.741/505.029
=14.01 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Build-A-Bear Workshop EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Build-A-Bear Workshop Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EBIT
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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: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Build-A-Bear Workshop EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $70.7 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $70.7 Mil mean?
Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) has a EBIT of $70.7 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's EBIT too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EBIT is $70.7 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to BNED and EVGO?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's EBIT of $70.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good EBIT depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EBIT is $70.7 Mil. 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 $39.17, compared to a current price of $32.35 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $70.7 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current EBIT is $70.7 Mil 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 $32.35 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.17. GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BBW:

  • EBIT: $70.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $39.17 vs. price of $32.35 (17.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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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