Company / Operating Margin
The Buckle, Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
21.5%
FY2025
5-year range
14.6% / 25.9%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
The Buckle, Inc.'s operating margin of 21.5% is higher than 88% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 13.7% in FY2020 to 25.9% in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.8%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from 25.9% to 21.5% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +7.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+499.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 8.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 17.9pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2023.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 40.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.5% | +8.4% |
| FY2024 | 19.8% | -23.5% |
| FY2023 | 25.9% | +39.1% |
| FY2022 | 18.6% | +27.6% |
| FY2021 | 14.6% | +7.0% |
| FY2020 | 13.7% | -6.9% |
| FY2019 | 14.7% | +7.5% |
| FY2018 | 13.7% | -6.9% |
| FY2017 | 14.7% | -34.1% |
| FY2016 | 22.3% | -2.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026