ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ASO • US00402L1070

58.78 USD
-0.29 (-0.49%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:17:33 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ASO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ASO against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ASO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make ASO a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ASO was profitable.
  • ASO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ASO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ASO had a positive operating cash flow.
ASO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.96%, ASO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.55%, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASO has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.26%) than 73.55% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASO is above the industry average of 12.08%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.26%) for ASO is well below the 3 year average (14.39%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that ASO had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.96%
ROE 17.55%
ROIC 9.26%
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
ASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • ASO's Profit Margin of 6.27% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
  • ASO's Operating Margin of 8.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 77.69% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
  • ASO has a Gross Margin (34.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.26%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 34.42%
OM growth 3Y-12.18%
OM growth 5Y19.57%
PM growth 3Y-10.73%
PM growth 5Y23.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
ASO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASO is still creating some value.
  • ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ASO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ASO Yearly Shares OutstandingASO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
ASO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • ASO has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that ASO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • ASO has a Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is in the better half of the industry: ASO outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ASO is 2.54, which is a good value as it means it would take ASO, 2.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.54, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that ASO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ASO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 61.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Altman-Z 2.82
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.74%
ASO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ASO has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that ASO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.71, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASO has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that ASO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ASO (0.32) is worse than 68.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.32
ASO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • ASO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -7.94%.
  • Measured over the past years, ASO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.32% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.65% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, ASO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.94%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%16.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.85%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
ASO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
ASO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesASO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.13 indicates a reasonable valuation of ASO.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 85.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.01, the valuation of ASO can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say ASO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.13
Fwd PE 9.01
ASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ASO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.57
EV/EBITDA 6.67
ASO Per share dataASO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of ASO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y3.85%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.90%, ASO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.25.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, ASO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%

5.2 History

  • ASO has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
ASO Yearly Dividends per shareASO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ASO pays out 8.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.93%
EPS Next 2Y3.85%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
ASO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
ASO Dividend Payout.ASO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN

NASDAQ:ASO (2/20/2026, 8:17:33 PM)

After market: 58.78 0 (0%)

58.78

-0.29 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners115.14%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.73%
Market Cap3.92B
Revenue(TTM)6.01B
Net Income(TTM)376.71M
Analysts73.91
Price Target61.38 (4.42%)
Short Float %12.43%
Short Ratio5.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.9%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.91%
Max EPS beat(2)6.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.03%
Max EPS beat(4)6.18%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.22%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.14%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.49%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.14%
PT rev (1m)1.54%
PT rev (3m)3.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.13
Fwd PE 9.01
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 20.57
P/OCF 9.22
P/B 1.83
P/tB 5.56
EV/EBITDA 6.67
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY9.87%
EPS(NY)6.53
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)6.38
OCFY10.85%
SpS90.16
BVpS32.19
TBVpS10.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number64.81
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.96%
ROE 17.55%
ROCE 11.86%
ROIC 9.26%
ROICexc 9.94%
ROICexgc 15.78%
OM 8.26%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 34.42%
FCFM 3.17%
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
ROICexc(3y)15.79%
ROICexc(5y)16.55%
ROICexgc(3y)27.48%
ROICexgc(5y)30.41%
ROCE(3y)18.44%
ROCE(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.06%
OM growth 3Y-12.18%
OM growth 5Y19.57%
PM growth 3Y-10.73%
PM growth 5Y23.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.78
Cap/Depr 190.72%
Cap/Sales 3.9%
Interest Coverage 14.34
Cash Conversion 68.61%
Profit Quality 50.59%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 2.82
F-Score7
WACC9.74%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)153.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)70.66%
Profit Quality(5y)123.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.94%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%16.33%
EPS Next Y-1.46%
EPS Next 2Y3.85%
EPS Next 3Y5.99%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%
Revenue Next Year2.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year16.79%
EBIT Next 3Y9.06%
EBIT Next 5Y9.82%
FCF growth 1Y-47.43%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y10.28%
OCF growth 1Y-21.81%
OCF growth 3Y-7.78%
OCF growth 5Y14.9%

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN / ASO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ASO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ASO.


What is the valuation status for ASO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) stock?

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 10.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.


What is the financial health of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) stock?

The financial health rating of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 6 / 10.