Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW -2.06%70 Quick Ratio is 0.72 as of Apr. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.64. 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 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks worse than 57.42% on this metric.
Build-A-Bear Workshop has a quick ratio of 0.72. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BBW'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.64 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, Build-A-Bear Workshop's highest Quick Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.64.
BBW's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 57.42% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs BBW: 0.72
Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE:BBW) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Quick Ratio Related Terms
Build-A-Bear Workshop Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.72 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #650 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Quick Ratio too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Quick Ratio of 0.72 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.97. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 0.72 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #650 out of 1132 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 Quick Ratio compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #650 out of 1132 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 0.72 is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Build-A-Bear Workshop's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Build-A-Bear Workshop 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 Quick Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Quick Ratio of 0.72 is 17.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Quick Ratio is 0.72, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.72, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 17.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current Quick Ratio is 0.72 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:
Quick Ratio: 0.72 (13% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: $39.18 vs. price of $31.34 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#650 of 1132)
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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