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Build-A-Bear WorkshopBBW +0.29%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.93% as of Apr. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 10.22. GuruFocus rates BBW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks better than 92.77% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Build-A-Bear Workshop's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $73.2 Mil. Build-A-Bear Workshop's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $349.8 Mil. Therefore, Build-A-Bear Workshop's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 20.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
BBW'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.74 Med: 10.22 Max: 19.09
Current: 16.7
During the past 13 years, Build-A-Bear Workshop's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 19.09%. The lowest was -9.74%. And the median was 10.22%.
BBW's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.77% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs BBW: 16.70
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Build-A-Bear Workshop Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.93% mean?
Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.93% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 10.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #82 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Build-A-Bear Workshop's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.93% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 10.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 20.93% is 616.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #82 out of 1134 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to BNED and EVGO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Build-A-Bear Workshop ranks #82 out of 1134 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Build-A-Bear Workshop in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92. Build-A-Bear Workshop's value of 20.93% is 616.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.22 vs. the industry median of 2.92, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.92, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.93% is 616.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Build-A-Bear Workshop and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Build-A-Bear Workshop's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.93%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 10.22. 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 $39.35, compared to a current price of $34.23 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.93%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 10.22 and 616.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.92. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Build-A-Bear Workshop (BBW), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.93% 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 $34.23 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.35.
GuruFocus considers Build-A-Bear Workshop to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BBW:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.93% (105% above median its 10-year median of 10.22)
GF Value™: $39.35 vs. price of $34.23 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 616.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#82 of 1134)
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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