Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW -0.03%70 PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.38. 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 1,077 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks worse than 70.75% on this metric.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.59) is close to 3-year low of 2.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BBW'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 2.38 Max: 6.26
Current: 2.59
During the past 13 years, Build-A-Bear Workshop's highest PB Ratio was 6.26. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 2.38.
BBW's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.75% of 1077
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs BBW: 2.59
During the past 12 months, Build-A-Bear Workshop's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Build-A-Bear Workshop was 101.70% per year. The lowest was -15.50% per year. And the median was 7.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) has a PB Ratio of 2.59 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, Build-A-Bear Workshop's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #762 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's PB Ratio too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current PB Ratio of 2.59 is near median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 6.26. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 2.59 is 79.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #762 out of 1077 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #762 out of 1077 companies for PB Ratio. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.44. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 2.59 is 79.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Build-A-Bear Workshop's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.44, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.44, based on 1,077 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current PB Ratio of 2.59 is 79.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current PB Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 $32.57 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 79.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.44. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Jun. 25, 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 $32.57 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.17.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBW:
PB Ratio: 2.59 (near median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: $39.17 vs. price of $32.57 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#762 of 1077)
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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