BBW

Based on Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Build-A-Bear Workshop do?

Build-A-Bear Workshop operates specialty retail stores where customers create personalized stuffed animals. The company also sells products through e-commerce, commercial licensing partnerships, and an international franchising program. Its merchandise includes plush animals, clothing, accessories, and add-on sounds and scents.

Does BBW pay dividends?

Yes, Build-A-Bear Workshop pays a regular dividend. This is relatively uncommon for a small-cap specialty retailer and reflects the company's ability to generate consistent cash flow. Investors seeking income alongside consumer exposure may find this noteworthy. Check the company's investor relations page for current dividend details.

When does BBW report earnings?

Build-A-Bear Workshop reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed public companies. Seasonal factors — especially holiday shopping periods — can significantly influence individual quarters. For exact upcoming report dates, refer to the company's investor relations page.

Is BBW a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates BBW as Good overall. The Attractive Valuation and Good Quality ratings are positives, while the Weak Moat and Weak Growth pillars present meaningful concerns. Whether BBW fits a portfolio depends on an investor's priorities around income, value, and growth tolerance. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is BBW overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, BBW is rated Attractive — meaning the stock does not appear overpriced relative to its fundamentals. For a small-cap consumer retailer with limited growth momentum, this rating suggests the market may have already discounted subdued expectations into the share price.

How does BBW compare to its competitors?

Build-A-Bear's experiential, in-store retail model is quite distinct from peers like Jumia (digital marketplace) and Kits Eyecare (online eyewear). Its niche brand and franchise model give it a different risk-and-return profile. UQS Score's side-by-side pillar comparisons are available to Pro members for a structured view.

What is BBW's market cap bracket?

Build-A-Bear Workshop is classified as a small-cap company. Small-cap stocks can offer value opportunities but typically carry higher liquidity risk and greater sensitivity to consumer spending cycles than large-cap peers in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Who founded Build-A-Bear Workshop?

Build-A-Bear Workshop was founded by Maxine Clark in 1997, with the concept centered on interactive, customizable stuffed animal retail. The company is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, where it has been based since its founding.

Is BBW a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, UQS Score rates BBW as Good — but the Weak Moat and Weak Growth pillars are important caveats. The brand has durability in its niche, yet limited competitive insulation and modest growth prospects may constrain long-term compounding potential. Pro members can view the complete multi-pillar analysis.

What is the main competitive advantage of Build-A-Bear Workshop?

Build-A-Bear's primary advantage is its experiential retail concept — customers participate in creating their own product, which is difficult to replicate online. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, suggesting the brand's competitive insulation is limited relative to broader consumer retail peers.

What sector does BBW belong to?

BBW is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector. This means its performance tends to be sensitive to consumer confidence and discretionary spending levels. Investors in this sector should be aware that economic downturns can disproportionately affect specialty retailers like Build-A-Bear.

Is BBW a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar labels, BBW leans toward value rather than growth. The Valuation pillar is rated Attractive while the Growth pillar is rated Weak — a combination that typically characterizes a value-oriented profile rather than a high-growth opportunity.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for BBW.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.