Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $27.61 (+0.47% 1D, market cap $340.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BBW ranks #193 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Recreational Games/Products/Toys), BBW carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 6.5x, gross margin of 55.8%, and ROIC of 33.7%. By comparison, FNKO (Funko Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $356.7M) and JAKK (JAKKS Pacific Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $361.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBW leads on earnings multiple (6.5x) while BBW leads on capital efficiency (33.7% ROIC).
Per BBW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001113809), Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. generated $529.8M in revenue (+6.7% YoY), $52.2M in net income, and $39.5M in free cash flow against $345.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (56% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 7.5% FCF Margin ($39.5M FCF) & 55.8% Gross Margin
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (59.6) create a -12 pt regime headwind
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, BBW faces multiple-compression risk if 6.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 53.3% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($26.85) or 200D SMA ($36.85) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($28.85) toward Bear Floor ($22.50).
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW) advanced +0.47% to $27.61, trading at 9% of its 52-week range ($23.19 – $72.19). Solid 56% profit margin (34% return on capital), mixed timing at 7x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Michael Burry is long Build-A-Bear, calling it undervalued at $25 despite weak sales, tariffs and reduced guidance.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW) ranks #193 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #636 by equity capitalization ($340.1M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBW leads on earnings valuation at 6.5x trailing P/E, while BBW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.7% ROIC and 55.8% gross margin. ESCA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with BBW at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBW
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 6.5x | 55.8% | 33.7% | +0.47% | $340.1M | Benchmark Subject |
| FNKO Funko Inc. (Class A) | D- | 36/100 | — | — | -10.4% | -4.78% | $356.7M | /fnko-vs-bbw → |
| JAKK JAKKS Pacific Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 96.0% | 5.7% | -2.79% | $361.6M | /jakk-vs-bbw → |
| ESCA Escalade Incorporated | B | 74/100 | 20.2x | 26.9% | 8.0% | -2.18% | $271.0M | /esca-vs-bbw → |
| JOUT Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) | D | 50/100 | — | 35.1% | -4.5% | -1.19% | $478.6M | /jout-vs-bbw → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (BBW) reported GAAP revenue of $529.8M (+6.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $496.4M , and +9.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $52.2M, operating cash flow of $65.1M, and free cash flow of $39.5M (+42.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, BBW closed FY2025 with $345.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $529.8M | $52.2M | $65.1M | $39.5M | $345.5M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-02-01 | $496.4M | $51.8M | $47.1M | $27.8M | $290.0M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-02-03 | $486.1M | $52.8M | $64.3M | $64.3M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $27.61 (+0.47% 1D, market cap $340.1M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, BBW ranks #193 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Recreational Games/Products/Toys), BBW carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 6.5x, gross margin of 55.8%, and ROIC of 33.7%. By comparison, FNKO (Funko Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $356.7M) and JAKK (JAKKS Pacific Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $361.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBW leads on earnings multiple (6.5x) while BBW leads on capital efficiency (33.7% ROIC).
Per BBW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001113809), Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. generated $529.8M in revenue (+6.7% YoY), $52.2M in net income, and $39.5M in free cash flow against $345.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (56% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
BBW last traded at $27.61 (+0.47% on volume of 886,578 shares), positioning the stock +2.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($26.85) and -25.07% below its 200-day simple moving average ($36.85). Across its 52-week range of $23.19 to $72.19, BBW sits at the 9.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±9.7% ($24.93 to $30.29).
Why BBW Stock advanced +0.47% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 56% profit margin (34% return on capital), mixed timing at 7x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, BBW scores 68 out of 100 with a letter grade of C+, labeled "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 33.7%; FCF yield 11.67%), Whale 13F Flow 8/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 9/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).
The strongest pillars are cash generation and insider conviction, which together suggest the business converts capital efficiently and that insider activity is directionally supportive. The weakest pillar is institutional flow at 8/20, which indicates that large-holder positioning is not currently a supporting factor. Macro fit at 9/20 reflects a market-neutral beta of 1.0 combined with sector sensitivity, so the stock is not insulated from broader consumer-discretionary cycles. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on sustained cash returns and insider signaling; the valuation tradeoff is that the trailing P/E of 6.5 and forward P/E of 6 are paired with a 52-week range of $23.19 to $72.19, indicating large price volatility over the period. The forensic metrics support balance-sheet resilience, but the rating is a hold rather than an accumulation signal. Any decision should weigh these factors against the open questions below.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is listed on the NYSE and classified under Consumer Discretionary, Recreational Games/Products/Toys, per the company profile. The source data does not itemize product lines, customer segments, or channel mix beyond the sector classification. Revenue scale is reflected in the financials section, where FY 2025 revenue is reported at $529.8M. Gross margin is reported at 55.8% per the market data section.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $529.8M | $0.0M | $52.2M | N/A | $39.5M | $26.8M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $496.4M | $0.0M | $51.8M | N/A | $27.8M | $27.8M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $486.1M | $0.0M | $52.8M | N/A | $64.3M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose across the three reported periods while net income remained in a narrow band of roughly $52M. Reported operating margin is 0% and net margin is 9.9% per the market data section, and ROIC is 33.7%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8 of 9, per the Roarable RQD rating, with Debt/Equity at 0.5. Operating income is reported as $0.0M in each period, which is not reconciled to the net income figures in the source data.
Per the recent news feed, all six items are tagged RED with an impact label of "RISK WATCH." The headlines reference institutional and high-profile investor commentary, including a Michael Burry characterization of the stock as a "Mall Dinosaur" that could double, a second Burry piece arguing a "physical moat" exists, a report that short interest reached 25% of float, a MarketBeat item noting a reduction in holdings by Inspire Investing LLC, and a Seeking Alpha piece titled that the price assumes its worst quarter lasts forever. The aggregated feed therefore presents mixed narrative signals with a uniform risk-watch flag. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are recorded.
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Welcome to the BBW (Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Recreational Games/Products/Toys. Bulls point to capital efficiency (33.7% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BBW, but look at what you are paying: 6.5x trailing P/E with 55.8% gross margins. Unless Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BBW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Recreational Games/Products/Toys and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $27.48 (52-wk range $23.19 - $72.19), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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