Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.51x as of January 2026. Operating cash flow of $24.79 Million exceeds net income of $16.39 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore BBW cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (2003–2026)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc across 19 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) total reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (2003–2026)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see BBW market cap overview.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.25x | $65.05 Million | $52.20 Million | ▲ +37.0% |
| 2025 | 0.91x | $47.09 Million | $51.78 Million | ▼ -25.3% |
| 2024 | 1.22x | $64.31 Million | $52.80 Million | ▲ +23.6% |
| 2023 | 0.99x | $47.28 Million | $47.98 Million | ▲ +65.9% |
| 2022 | 0.59x | $28.08 Million | $47.27 Million | ▼ -99.3% |
| 2020 | 82.79x | $21.61 Million | $261.00K | ▲ +3007.9% |
| 2018 | 2.66x | $21.09 Million | $7.92 Million | ▼ -77.1% |
| 2017 | 11.63x | $16.01 Million | $1.38 Million | ▲ +892.3% |
| 2016 | 1.17x | $32.05 Million | $27.34 Million | ▼ -51.7% |
| 2015 | 2.43x | $34.88 Million | $14.36 Million | ▼ -84.4% |
| 2012 | 15.59x | $16.01 Million | $1.03 Million | ▼ -92.6% |
| 2011 | 211.74x | $22.02 Million | $104.00K | ▲ +3992.2% |
| 2009 | 5.17x | $23.61 Million | $4.56 Million | ▲ +106.6% |
| 2008 | 2.50x | $56.37 Million | $22.51 Million | ▲ +39.3% |
| 2007 | 1.80x | $53.03 Million | $29.49 Million | ▼ -10.1% |
| 2006 | 2.00x | $54.64 Million | $27.31 Million | ▼ -17.6% |
| 2005 | 2.43x | $48.53 Million | $20.00 Million | ▼ -23.2% |
| 2004 | 3.16x | $25.21 Million | $7.98 Million | ▼ -0.6% |
| 2003 | 3.18x | $18.66 Million | $5.87 Million | — |