Build-A-Bear WorkshopSTU:FPW +3.06%74 EV-to-FCF is 17.56 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 15.88. GuruFocus rates STU:FPW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks worse than 58.6% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Enterprise Value is €434.1 Mil.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €24.7 Mil. Therefore, Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FPW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.31 Med: 15.88 Max: 145.4
Current: 17.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Build-A-Bear Workshop was 145.40. The lowest was -58.31. And the median was 15.88.
STU:FPW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.6% of 773
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.75
vs STU:FPW: 17.07
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Build-A-Bear Workshop's share price for today is €27.66.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €3.651.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Enterprise Value is €434.1 Mil.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Free Cash Flow 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 €24.7 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 (STU:FPW) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.56 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 15.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #453 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current EV-to-FCF of 17.56 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 15.88. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.75. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 17.56 is 27.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #453 out of 773 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Build-A-Bear Workshop has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Build-A-Bear Workshop's EV-to-FCF compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #453 out of 773 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.75. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 17.56 is 27.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.88 vs. the industry median of 13.75, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.75, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 17.56 is 27.7% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.75 — 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-FCF is 17.56, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 15.88. 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 (STU:FPW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.40, compared to a current price of €27.66 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.56, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 15.88 and 27.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.75. Build-A-Bear Workshop's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (STU:FPW), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.56 as of Jul. 03, 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 (STU:FPW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Build-A-Bear Workshop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.66 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.40.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FPW:
EV-to-FCF: 17.56 (11% above median its 10-year median of 15.88)
GF Value™: €33.40 vs. price of €27.66 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#453 of 773)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FPW 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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