ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO)
US00402L1070 - Common Stock
ASO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ASO is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. With these ratings, ASO could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ASO was profitable.
In the past year ASO had a positive cash flow from operations.
ASO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ASO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.90%, ASO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO's Return On Equity of 23.09% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 78.51% of its industry peers.
ASO's Return On Invested Capital of 11.75% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASO is significantly above the industry average of 12.03%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.55%) for ASO is well above the current ROIC(11.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 23.09% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% |
ROA(3y)13.14%
ROA(5y)9.84%
ROE(3y)36.97%
ROE(5y)30.16%
ROIC(3y)17.55%
ROIC(5y)13.33%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 7.49%, ASO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
ASO has a Operating Margin of 9.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASO outperforms 83.47% of its industry peers.
ASO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASO has a Gross Margin (34.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.49% | ||
| GM | 34.18% |
OM growth 3Y14.2%
OM growth 5Y32.2%
PM growth 3Y15.8%
PM growth 5Y79.9%
GM growth 3Y3.98%
GM growth 5Y3.68%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ASO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ASO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ASO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ASO has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
ASO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.13. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ASO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.13) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that ASO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.25, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that ASO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ASO has a better Current ratio (1.57) than 66.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that ASO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ASO's Quick ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ASO is outperformed by 71.90% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ASO is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.05%.
ASO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 94.62% yearly.
ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.98%.
Measured over the past years, ASO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.05%
EPS 3Y25.51%
EPS 5Y94.62%
EPS Q2Q%-30.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%-3.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.93% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.41%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.93%
Revenue Next Year-3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.89%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ASO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.97.
95.04% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73, ASO is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of ASO.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASO to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.83), we can say ASO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
ASO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 86.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ASO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.08
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.79%, ASO is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.43.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
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 Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
6.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.74%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN
NASDAQ:ASO (12/20/2024, 8:00:01 PM)
After market: 56.2 +0.56 (+1.01%)55.64
+0.05 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.47%
Inst Owner Change-2.07%
Ins Owners1.01%
Ins Owner Change-3.74%
Market Cap3.86B
Analysts75.65
Price Target64.62 (16.14%)
Short Float %10.54%
Short Ratio4.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP6.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.84%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.25%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)-1.19%
PT rev (3m)-0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.2 | ||
| P/B | 1.97 | ||
| P/tB | 7.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.73 |
EPS(TTM)6.98
EY12.54%
EPS(NY)6.59
Fwd EY11.84%
FCF(TTM)6.2
FCFY11.14%
OCF(TTM)8.97
OCFY16.12%
SpS87.2
BVpS28.26
TBVpS7.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 23.09% | ||
| ROCE | 15.15% | ||
| ROIC | 11.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.27% | ||
| OM | 9.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.49% | ||
| GM | 34.18% | ||
| FCFM | 7.11% |
ROA(3y)13.14%
ROA(5y)9.84%
ROE(3y)36.97%
ROE(5y)30.16%
ROIC(3y)17.55%
ROIC(5y)13.33%
ROICexc(3y)19.77%
ROICexc(5y)14.97%
ROICexgc(3y)36.31%
ROICexgc(5y)27.84%
ROCE(3y)22.64%
ROCE(5y)17.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.99%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.16%
OM growth 3Y14.2%
OM growth 5Y32.2%
PM growth 3Y15.8%
PM growth 5Y79.9%
GM growth 3Y3.98%
GM growth 5Y3.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 162.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
F-Score6
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)120.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.65%
Profit Quality(3y)74.2%
Profit Quality(5y)140.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.05%
EPS 3Y25.51%
EPS 5Y94.62%
EPS Q2Q%-30.3%
EPS Next Y-14.41%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y2.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.98%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%-3.9%
Revenue Next Year-3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y3.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.38%
EBIT growth 3Y17.26%
EBIT growth 5Y39.05%
EBIT Next Year1.44%
EBIT Next 3Y6.1%
EBIT Next 5Y9.05%
FCF growth 1Y16.18%
FCF growth 3Y-30.38%
FCF growth 5Y29.3%
OCF growth 1Y33.22%
OCF growth 3Y-19.09%
OCF growth 5Y21.97%