BKE (Buckle) GF Value Rank : 3 (As of Jul. 19, 2025)

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What is Buckle GF Value Rank?

Buckle has the GF Value Rank of 3.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Buckle's GF Value Rank

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Buckle's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Buckle's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Buckle's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Buckle Business Description

Industry

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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 better-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.

Executives

Dennis H Nelson	director, officer: President & CEO
John P Peetz	director	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Kari G Smith	officer: VP of Sales
Michelle Hoffman	officer: VP SALES	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Karen B Rhoads	director, officer: VP of Finance, Treasurer & CFO
Brett P Milkie	officer: SVP Leasing
Kelli D Molczyk	officer: SVP Women's Merchandising	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Thomas B Heacock	director, officer: SVP Finance, Treasurer, & CFO	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Bill L Fairfield	director	111 SOUTH CALVERT STREET, SUITE 1900, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Shruti S Joshi	director	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Diane L Applegate	officer: VP SUPPLY CHAIN & MERCH OP	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
Robert M Carlberg	officer: VP MEN'S MERCHANDISING	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845
James E Shada	director, officer: Executive VP Sales
Bruce Hoberman	director
Angie J Klein	director	2407 W 24TH STREET, KEARNEY NE 68845