Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) has net assets worth $159.02 Million USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($354.08 Million) and total liabilities ($195.07 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check BBW goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $159.02 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 44.91% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.56% |
| 5-Year Change | 65.48% |
| 10-Year Change | 56.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 70.44 |
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc - Net Assets Trend (2001–2026)
This chart illustrates how Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (2001–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc from 2001 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see BBW market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $155.03 Million | +11.47% |
| 2025-01-31 | $139.08 Million | +7.27% |
| 2024-01-31 | $129.66 Million | +8.85% |
| 2023-01-31 | $119.12 Million | +27.15% |
| 2022-01-31 | $93.68 Million | +42.63% |
| 2021-01-31 | $65.68 Million | -25.98% |
| 2020-01-31 | $88.73 Million | -5.92% |
| 2019-01-31 | $94.31 Million | -12.11% |
| 2018-01-31 | $107.31 Million | +8.28% |
| 2017-01-31 | $99.11 Million | -0.30% |
| 2016-01-31 | $99.41 Million | +1.83% |
| 2015-01-31 | $97.62 Million | +15.68% |
| 2014-01-31 | $84.39 Million | +1.51% |
| 2013-01-31 | $83.14 Million | -35.67% |
| 2012-01-31 | $129.24 Million | -18.05% |
| 2011-01-31 | $157.72 Million | -4.29% |
| 2010-01-31 | $164.78 Million | -1.75% |
| 2009-01-31 | $167.72 Million | -13.37% |
| 2008-01-31 | $193.61 Million | +17.86% |
| 2007-01-31 | $164.26 Million | +26.01% |
| 2006-01-31 | $130.36 Million | +36.49% |
| 2005-01-31 | $95.51 Million | +343.42% |
| 2004-01-31 | $21.54 Million | +38.69% |
| 2003-01-31 | $15.53 Million | +54.42% |
| 2001-01-31 | $10.06 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 10483900000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $104.84 Million | 67.63% |
| Common Stock | $128.00K | 0.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-10.76 Million | -6.94% |
| Other Components | $60.82 Million | 39.23% |
| Total Equity | $155.03 Million | 100.00% |
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Santana Minerals Ltd
AU:SMI
|
$397.57 Million |
|
Guangzhou Jinyi Media Corp
SHE:002905
|
$397.59 Million |
|
Ehang Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:EH
|
$397.70 Million |
|
Funeng Oriental Equipment Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300173
|
$397.80 Million |
|
Regal Partners Global Investments Limited
AU:RG1
|
$397.41 Million |
|
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC
LSE:CCEP
|
$397.31 Million |
|
BENZ MINING CORP CDI/1
F:1VU0
|
$397.29 Million |
|
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
NSE:IOLCP
|
$397.12 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 139,082,000 to 155,028,000, a change of 15,946,000 (11.5%).
- Net income of 52,203,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 11,533,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 27,735,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,794,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $52.20 Million | +33.67% |
| Dividends Paid | $11.53 Million | -7.44% |
| Share Repurchases | $27.73 Million | -17.89% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.79 Million | +1.16% |
| Other Changes | $1.22 Million | +0.79% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.67x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.68x to 2.67x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-31 | $46.21 | $31.60 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $1.29 | $31.60 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $1.23 | $31.60 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $5.13 | $31.60 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $6.44 | $31.60 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $8.03 | $31.60 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $9.47 | $31.60 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $8.72 | $31.60 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $8.73 | $31.60 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $8.28 | $31.60 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $7.44 | $31.60 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $5.09 | $31.60 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $5.13 | $31.60 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $5.70 | $31.60 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $5.89 | $31.60 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.34 | $31.60 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $6.81 | $31.60 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $6.46 | $31.60 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $6.01 | $31.60 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $4.40 | $31.60 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $5.81 | $31.60 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $7.81 | $31.60 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $8.96 | $31.60 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $10.21 | $31.60 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $11.85 | $31.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 33.67%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.85%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.53x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.23x
- Recent ROE (33.67%) is above the historical average (10.60%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.42% | 0.26% | 1.22x | 4.53x | $-862.80K |
| 2003 | 37.80% | 3.47% | 1.81x | 6.03x | $4.32 Million |
| 2004 | 37.04% | 3.73% | 1.91x | 5.20x | $5.82 Million |
| 2005 | 20.94% | 6.63% | 1.59x | 1.98x | $10.45 Million |
| 2006 | 20.95% | 7.55% | 1.47x | 1.89x | $14.28 Million |
| 2007 | 17.95% | 6.75% | 1.46x | 1.82x | $13.06 Million |
| 2008 | 11.63% | 4.75% | 1.40x | 1.75x | $3.15 Million |
| 2009 | 2.72% | 0.98% | 1.56x | 1.79x | $-12.21 Million |
| 2010 | -7.57% | -3.16% | 1.38x | 1.73x | $-28.95 Million |
| 2011 | 0.07% | 0.03% | 1.46x | 1.75x | $-15.67 Million |
| 2012 | -13.20% | -4.33% | 1.63x | 1.87x | $-29.99 Million |
| 2013 | -59.29% | -12.94% | 1.98x | 2.31x | $-57.61 Million |
| 2014 | -2.50% | -0.56% | 1.95x | 2.31x | $-10.55 Million |
| 2015 | 14.71% | 3.66% | 1.85x | 2.17x | $4.60 Million |
| 2016 | 27.51% | 7.24% | 1.72x | 2.21x | $17.40 Million |
| 2017 | 1.39% | 0.38% | 1.82x | 2.01x | $-8.53 Million |
| 2018 | 7.38% | 2.21% | 1.81x | 1.84x | $-2.82 Million |
| 2019 | -19.01% | -5.33% | 1.96x | 1.82x | $-27.36 Million |
| 2020 | 0.29% | 0.08% | 1.14x | 3.35x | $-8.61 Million |
| 2021 | -37.47% | -9.64% | 0.98x | 3.98x | $-31.18 Million |
| 2022 | 50.45% | 11.49% | 1.53x | 2.87x | $37.90 Million |
| 2023 | 40.28% | 10.25% | 1.67x | 2.36x | $36.07 Million |
| 2024 | 40.73% | 10.86% | 1.79x | 2.10x | $39.84 Million |
| 2025 | 37.23% | 10.43% | 1.71x | 2.08x | $37.88 Million |
| 2026 | 33.67% | 9.85% | 1.53x | 2.23x | $36.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $794,221,995
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 30.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) | $159.02 Million | 1.42% | 1.23x | $397.54 Million |
| Able View Global Inc. Class B Ordinary Shares (ABLV) | $7.74 Million | 76.78% | 1.27x | $26.97 Million |
| Arhaus Inc (ARHS) | $3.03 Million | 248.25% | 87.69x | $371.16 Million |
| Arko Corp (ARKO) | $217.91 Million | -2.67% | 2.71x | $770.72 Million |
| Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) | $857.04 Million | 2.50% | 2.78x | $3.20 Billion |
| BARK, Inc. (BARK) | $-46.01 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $73.19 Million |
| Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) | $2.15 Billion | 10.13% | 1.00x | $3.86 Billion |
| Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) | $3.61 Billion | 27.69% | 2.61x | $13.82 Billion |
| Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) | $268.78 Million | 9.72% | 1.64x | $33.00 Million |
| Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) | $80.40 Million | -94.22% | 10.32x | $250.98 Million |
About Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a mall-based, experiential specialty retailer for children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, and Europe. It operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, Commercial, and International Franchising. The company offers various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scent… Read more