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Annual · values202620252024202320222021202020192017201620152013
Gross Margin55.80%54.90%54.39%52.54%52.96%38.15%45.38%41.22%47.22%46.01%41.77%
Operating Margin
EBITDA Margin
Net Margin9.85%10.43%10.86%10.25%11.49%-9.00%0.08%-5.33%2.21%0.38%3.66%-0.56%
Current Ratio1.551.591.531.461.331.121.151.781.581.331.471.36
Quick Ratio0.640.710.770.760.600.600.530.740.820.700.950.80
Debt / Equity
ROE33.67%37.23%40.73%40.28%50.45%-34.15%0.29%-19.01%7.38%1.39%14.71%-2.50%
ROA15.11%17.86%19.39%17.09%17.75%-8.79%0.09%-10.42%4.00%0.69%6.77%-1.09%
Asset Turnover1.531.711.791.671.550.981.141.961.811.821.851.95
Book Value / Share11.8510.218.967.815.814.516.006.466.816.345.705.13

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is a specialty retailer offering an interactive and personalized retail experience for customers, mainly focusing on the creation and customization of stuffed animals. Founded in 1997, the company allows customers, often young children and families, to participate in the process of creating their own personalized stuffed animal, from choosing a bear to adding unique outfits and accessories. This business model emphasizes consumer engagement and creativity, fostering an emotional connection with the product. Build-A-Bear Workshop operates through both physical retail locations and an online platform, reflecting the blend of traditional and digital retail strategies. The company also offers private label products and has expanded its range to adult-targeted lines and external brand collaborations. By operating in a niche market within the broader retail and entertainment sectors, Build-A-Bear Workshop plays a significant role in integrating retail with experiential entertainment, adapting its business to changing consumer trends and preferences in a competitive landscape.