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BLBD · Nasdaq · United States · Truck & Bus Bodies
In shortBlue Bird Corp is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue growing (+9.9% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 11.3% | 54/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 8.6% | 55/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 61.6% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 35.8% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.74× | 78/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.35× | 91/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 23.21× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.82 | 95/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 10.4% | 61/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.20× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 23.0% | 26/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 6.8% | 47/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 22.7% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 684 | 801 | 1,133 | 1,347 | 1,480 |
| Cost of revenue | 612 | 764 | 994 | 1,091 | 1,177 |
| Gross profit | 72 | 37 | 139 | 256 | 304 |
| Research & development | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 9.4 | 15 |
| Selling, general & admin | 66 | 77 | 87 | 117 | 136 |
| Operating income | 6.5 | (41) | 52 | 139 | 167 |
| Interest expense | 9.7 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 7.2 |
| Pre-tax income | (2) | (53) | 26 | 127 | 170 |
| Income tax | (1.2) | (11) | 9 | 33 | 44 |
| Net income | (0.3) | (46) | 24 | 106 | 128 |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.01 | −$1.48 | $0.74 | $3.16 | $3.88 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 27 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.82 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 27, 2026 · Data updated Aug 5, 2026