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Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW +6.19%70 EV-to-EBIT is 7.94 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.79. GuruFocus rates BBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks better than 76.97% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $566.0 Mil.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's 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.
* 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.
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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Enterprise Value is $561.6 Mil.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's 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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.94 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #202 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.94 is near median its 10-year median of 7.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 7.94 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #202 out of 877 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Build-A-Bear Workshop has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-EBIT compare to BNED and FLWS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #202 out of 877 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 7.94 is 42.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.79 vs. the industry median of 13.72, Build-A-Bear Workshop has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.72, based on 877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.94 is 42.1% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.79. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.48, compared to a current price of $36.86 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.79 and 42.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.72. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.94 as of Aug. 08, 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 $36.86 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.48.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BBW:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.94 (near median its 10-year median of 7.79)
GF Value™: $39.48 vs. price of $36.86 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#202 of 877)
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 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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