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ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

53.67 USD
-1.09 (-1.99%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 5:20:00 PM
53.67 USD
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After Hours: 12/16/2025, 5:20:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall ASO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ASO against 122 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. With these ratings, ASO could be worth investigating further 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.
ASO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.96%, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ASO (17.55%) is better than 76.23% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.26%, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.95% 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 12.16%.
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

ASO has a better Profit Margin (6.27%) than 80.33% 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 77.87% of its industry peers.
ASO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASO's Gross Margin of 34.42% 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 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

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
ASO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that ASO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ASO's Altman-Z score of 2.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
ASO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ASO would need 2.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ASO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.54) than 73.77% of its industry peers.
ASO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.67%
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.
ASO has a better Current ratio (1.71) than 72.13% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.32, ASO is not doing good in the industry: 70.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
ASO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.20% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.22%
EPS Next 3Y5.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.25, the valuation of ASO can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. ASO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of ASO can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 92.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.66, ASO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.25
Fwd PE 8.33
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

ASO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 77.87% 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 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.76
EV/EBITDA 6.2
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)0.28
EPS Next 2Y3.22%
EPS Next 3Y5.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ASO has a yearly dividend return of 0.94%, which is pretty low.
ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.84.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%

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 2Y3.22%
EPS Next 3Y5.9%
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 (12/16/2025, 5:20:00 PM)

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-1.09 (-1.99%)

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 Change0.19%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)6.01B
Net Income(TTM)376.71M
Analysts74.4
Price Target58.52 (9.04%)
Short Float %10.56%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.94%
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)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.25
Fwd PE 8.33
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 18.76
P/OCF 8.41
P/B 1.67
P/tB 5.07
EV/EBITDA 6.2
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY10.81%
EPS(NY)6.45
Fwd EY12.01%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)6.38
OCFY11.89%
SpS90.23
BVpS32.21
TBVpS10.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
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 2.76
F-Score7
WACC9.67%
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-3.55%
EPS Next 2Y3.22%
EPS Next 3Y5.9%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.66%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year14.85%
EBIT Next 3Y8.98%
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 9.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.


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%.