Buckle (FRA:BK2) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (As of Apr. 2026) — 12% Above Median

Buckle FRA:BK2 +1.55% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:BK2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Retail - Cyclical companies, Buckle ranks better than 64.84% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BK2' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Buckle was 0.54. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.34.

FRA:BK2's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
64.84% of 512 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.41 vs FRA:BK2: 0.32

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Buckle is 3.26%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Buckle was 7.86%. The lowest was 1.37%. And the median was 3.84%.

Buckle's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.30.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Buckle was 61.20% per year. The lowest was -15.70% per year. And the median was 5.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Buckle (FRA:BK2) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Buckle Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Buckle Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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0.36

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FRA:BK2 vs CRI, AEO, SFIX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Buckle Dividend Payout Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Buckle Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2025 )
	=	1.352	/	3.758
	=	0.36

Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	0.299	/	0.787
	=	0.38

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 mean?

Buckle (FRA:BK2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Buckle and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Buckle ranks #180 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.

Is Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Buckle's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 0.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Buckle's value of 0.38 is 7.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Buckle ranks #180 out of 512 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Buckle has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Buckle's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CRI and AEO?

According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Buckle ranks #180 out of 512 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Buckle in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41. Buckle's value of 0.38 is 7.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Buckle's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Buckle 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.41, based on 512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Buckle's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.38 is 7.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Buckle and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Buckle's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Buckle stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buckle (FRA:BK2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.64, compared to a current price of €36.58 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 7.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.41. Buckle's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Buckle (FRA:BK2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 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 Buckle (FRA:BK2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Buckle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €36.58 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.64. GuruFocus considers Buckle to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BK2:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.38 (12% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €39.64 vs. price of €36.58 (7.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 7.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#180 of 512)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BK2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Buckle Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Retail - Cyclical

Comparable Companies CRI AEO SFIX CTRN CAL SHOE GCO ANF LE ZUMZ XMAD:ITX TJX TSE:9983 ROST LSE:NXT BURL BOM:500251 LULU TSX:ATZ GAP

Other Exchanges BKE:USA 0HQ7:UK BK2:Germany

Address 2407 West 24th Street, Kearney, NE, USA, 68845-4915

Website https://www.buckle.com

Buckle Inc is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company retails medium to affordable priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women. It retails under the brand names 'Buckle' and 'The Buckle'. Buckle markets a wide selection of mostly brand-name casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear.

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