Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW -2.06%70 Pretax Margin % is 19.06% as of Apr. 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates BBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Pretax 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.
BBW vs BNED, EVGO, FLWS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 19.06% as of Apr. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 8.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #151 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Pretax Margin % too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Pretax Margin % of 19.06% is 136% above median its 10-year median of 8.09. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 19.06% is 508% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #151 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 Pretax Margin % compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #151 out of 1128 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 3.14. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 19.06% is 508% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 3.14, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.14, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Pretax Margin % of 19.06% is 508% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Pretax Margin % is 19.06%, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 8.09. 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 $39.18, compared to a current price of $31.34 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 19.06%, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 508% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.14. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current Pretax Margin % is 19.06% 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 $31.34 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.18.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBW:
Pretax Margin %: 19.06% (136% above median its 10-year median of 8.09)
GF Value™: $39.18 vs. price of $31.34 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 508% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#151 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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