Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.68x as of April 2026. Free cash flow of $14.36 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($21.22 Million). Explore BBW capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2001–2026)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc across 25 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash efficiency ratio of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (2001–2026)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. Check Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.61x | $39.51 Million | $65.05 Million | $25.55 Million | ▲ +3.0% |
| 2025 | 0.59x | $27.77 Million | $47.09 Million | $19.32 Million | ▼ -17.6% |
| 2024 | 0.72x | $46.02 Million | $64.31 Million | $18.30 Million | ▲ +0.5% |
| 2023 | 0.71x | $33.64 Million | $47.28 Million | $13.63 Million | ▲ +0.2% |
| 2022 | 0.71x | $19.95 Million | $28.08 Million | $8.13 Million | ▲ +14.0% |
| 2021 | 0.62x | $8.34 Million | $13.39 Million | $5.05 Million | ▲ +45.9% |
| 2020 | 0.43x | $9.22 Million | $21.61 Million | $12.38 Million | ▲ +363.3% |
| 2019 | -0.16x | $-1.57 Million | $9.68 Million | $11.25 Million | ▼ -202.8% |
| 2018 | 0.16x | $3.33 Million | $21.09 Million | $17.76 Million | ▲ +122.5% |
| 2017 | -0.70x | $-11.24 Million | $16.01 Million | $27.25 Million | ▼ -334.7% |
| 2016 | 0.30x | $9.58 Million | $32.05 Million | $22.47 Million | ▼ -56.7% |
| 2015 | 0.69x | $24.09 Million | $34.88 Million | $10.79 Million | ▲ +438671.8% |
| 2014 | 0.00x | $3.00K | $19.06 Million | $19.05 Million | ▲ +100.1% |
| 2013 | -0.16x | $-2.40 Million | $14.86 Million | $17.27 Million | ▼ -168.8% |
| 2012 | 0.23x | $3.76 Million | $16.01 Million | $12.25 Million | ▼ -29.8% |
| 2011 | 0.33x | $7.37 Million | $22.02 Million | $14.65 Million | ▼ -49.3% |
| 2010 | 0.66x | $15.84 Million | $23.99 Million | $8.15 Million | ▲ +3798.6% |
| 2009 | 0.02x | $400.00K | $23.61 Million | $23.21 Million | ▼ -96.1% |
| 2008 | 0.43x | $24.27 Million | $56.37 Million | $32.10 Million | ▲ +1522.8% |
| 2007 | -0.03x | $-1.60 Million | $53.03 Million | $54.64 Million | ▼ -107.5% |
| 2006 | 0.40x | $21.99 Million | $54.64 Million | $32.65 Million | ▼ -39.0% |
| 2005 | 0.66x | $32.03 Million | $48.53 Million | $16.49 Million | ▲ +142.9% |
| 2004 | 0.27x | $6.85 Million | $25.21 Million | $18.36 Million | ▲ +9372.1% |
| 2003 | 0.00x | $-54.70K | $18.66 Million | $18.72 Million | ▼ -100.3% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | $11.39 Million | $11.39 Million | $0.00 | — |