The Buckle, Inc.
BKE
Rank in Stocks
#5546
The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and... The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
Share Price
$44.08
Last synced: 2026-11-11
Market Cap
$2.23B
Change (1 day)
1.26%
Change (1 year)
-21.83%
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Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 20.84%
According to The Buckle, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 20.84%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 19.82%.
Operating Margin history for The Buckle, Inc. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 20.84% | 5.15% |
| 2025 | 19.82% | -7.77% |
| 2024 | 21.49% | -11.89% |
| 2023 | 24.39% | -5.90% |
| 2022 | 25.92% | 39.06% |
| 2021 | 18.64% | 27.58% |
| 2020 | 14.61% | 37.57% |
| 2019 | 10.62% | -27.66% |
| 2018 | 14.68% | -6.32% |
| 2017 | 15.67% | -23.60% |
| 2016 | 20.51% | -7.94% |
| 2015 | 22.28% | -2.19% |
| 2014 | 22.78% | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 22.97% | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 22.23% | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 22.19% | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 22.20% | 8.40% |
| 2009 | 20.48% | 15.84% |
| 2008 | 17.68% | 18.58% |
| 2007 | 14.91% | -2.10% |
| 2006 | 15.23% | 13.15% |
| 2005 | 13.46% | 18.07% |
| 2004 | 11.40% | -0.18% |
| 2003 | 11.42% | -6.32% |
| 2002 | 12.19% | -6.16% |
| 2001 | 12.99% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.07% | -99.04% |
ES
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| 18.13% | -99.13% |
JP
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| 12.83% | -99.38% |
US
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| 13.75% | -99.34% |
US
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| 18.60% | -99.11% |
GB
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin
What is The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin?
The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin is 20.84%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin was 19.82%, compared with 21.49% in 2024.
How has The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (25.92%) and lowest in 2020 (14.61%).
How does The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin (20.84%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A., with 20.07%.