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ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ASO - US00402L1070 - Common Stock

49.56 USD
-0.56 (-1.12%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:06:24 PM
49.55 USD
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After Hours: 12/30/2025, 8:06:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ASO. ASO was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ASO. These ratings would make ASO suitable 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.
In the past year ASO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ASO has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ASO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.67% 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 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.26%, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.39%. This is above the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.39%) for ASO is well above the current ROIC(9.26%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.27%, ASO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ASO (8.26%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.42%, ASO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.28% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ASO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ASO has been reduced compared to 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 2.71. 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 2.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 60.16% 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.
ASO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.54) than 73.98% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that ASO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Altman-Z 2.71
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.62%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that ASO should not have too much problems paying 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 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.32 indicates that ASO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.32, ASO is doing worse than 69.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -0.65% in the past 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

ASO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.55% yearly.
ASO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.54, which indicates a very decent valuation of ASO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.77, ASO is valued rather cheaply.
ASO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.52.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.54
Fwd PE 7.52
ASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

82.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASO is valued a bit cheaper than 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.33
EV/EBITDA 5.7
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)0.26
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ASO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.02%.
ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.01.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.02, ASO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%

5.2 History

ASO has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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

8.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
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

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN

NASDAQ:ASO (12/30/2025, 8:06:24 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08
Inst Owners115.25%
Inst Owner Change1%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change-0.92%
Market Cap3.30B
Revenue(TTM)6.01B
Net Income(TTM)376.71M
Analysts74.4
Price Target60.45 (21.97%)
Short Float %11.1%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.02%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-18 2025-12-18 (0.13)
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)2.36%
PT rev (3m)2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.54
Fwd PE 7.52
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 17.33
P/OCF 7.77
P/B 1.54
P/tB 4.69
EV/EBITDA 5.7
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY11.7%
EPS(NY)6.59
Fwd EY13.31%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)6.38
OCFY12.88%
SpS90.23
BVpS32.21
TBVpS10.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number64.84
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 2.71
F-Score7
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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-1.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year16.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.8%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN?

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 8.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ASO stock?

The dividend rating of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.93%.