Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW -0.71%70 Net Margin % is 14.61% as of Apr. 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 6.03. 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. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks better than 87.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BBW'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9 Med: 6.03 Max: 11.49
Current: 10.48
BBW's Net Margin % is ranked better than 87.59% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs BBW: 10.48
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Net Margin % Related Terms
Build-A-Bear Workshop Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 14.61% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 6.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #140 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Net Margin % of 14.61% is 142% above median its 10-year median of 6.03. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 14.61% is 527% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #140 out of 1128 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Build-A-Bear Workshop's Net Margin % compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #140 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 14.61% is 527% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 2.33, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Net Margin % of 14.61% is 527% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Net Margin % is 14.61%, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 6.03. 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 Net Margin % is 14.61%, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 527% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current Net Margin % is 14.61% 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:
Net Margin %: 14.61% (142% above median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: $39.17 vs. price of $32.35 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 527% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#140 of 1128)
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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