ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ASO - US00402L1070 - Common Stock
44.41 USD
+2.68 (+6.42%)
ASO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ASO may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, ASO could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ASO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ASO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ASO has been profitable.
ASO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ASO's Return On Assets of 7.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
ASO has a Return On Equity of 17.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: ASO outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.36%, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASO is above the industry average of 11.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.36%) 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% |
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
1.3 Margins
ASO has a better Profit Margin (6.21%) than 81.15% of its industry peers.
ASO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.17%, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
ASO's Gross Margin of 34.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 43.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 34.04% |
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%
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.
ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ASO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.62 indicates that ASO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.62, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ASO would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASO (2.03) is better than 75.41% of its industry peers.
ASO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
ASO has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that ASO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ASO (1.64) is better than 71.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that ASO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.33, ASO is doing worse than 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ASO have decreased strongly by -15.82% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.82%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%-4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.55% on average per year.
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-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y3.41%
EPS Next 3Y6.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ASO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ASO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.86, the valuation of ASO can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 93.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ASO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ASO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ASO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
EPS Next 2Y3.41%
EPS Next 3Y6.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%, ASO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of ASO has falen by -22.65%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.60, ASO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
8.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.82%
EPS Next 2Y3.41%
EPS Next 3Y6.33%
NASDAQ:ASO (11/21/2025, 3:45:08 PM)
44.41
+2.68 (+6.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.36%
Inst Owner Change1.36%
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner Change1.99%
Market Cap2.96B
Revenue(TTM)5.97B
Net Income(TTM)370.91M
Analysts74.4
Price Target59.05 (32.97%)
Short Float %13.45%
Short Ratio5.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.9%
Max EPS beat(4)5.92%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.75%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.34%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.68%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.62%
PT rev (1m)-0.18%
PT rev (3m)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 4.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
EPS(TTM)5.64
EY12.7%
EPS(NY)6.47
Fwd EY14.57%
FCF(TTM)3.58
FCFY8.06%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY15.99%
SpS89.62
BVpS31.14
TBVpS9.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.24
Graham Number62.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROCE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.39% | ||
| OM | 8.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 34.04% | ||
| FCFM | 4% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 193.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
F-Score5
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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)-15.82%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%-4.43%
EPS Next Y-3.38%
EPS Next 2Y3.41%
EPS Next 3Y6.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3.28%
Revenue Next Year3%
Revenue Next 2Y4.65%
Revenue Next 3Y5.93%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year14.8%
EBIT Next 3Y9.8%
EBIT Next 5Y9.82%
FCF growth 1Y-34.9%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y10.28%
OCF growth 1Y-11.93%
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.
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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 7.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.43.
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 8.82%.