ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO)
US00402L1070 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, ASO scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASO was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ASO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
ASO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 10.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASO outperforms 85.12% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ASO (24.95%) is better than 80.99% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.97%, ASO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASO is significantly above the industry average of 12.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.55%) for ASO is well above the current ROIC(12.97%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10% | ||
| ROE | 24.95% | ||
| ROIC | 12.97% |
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
ASO's Profit Margin of 7.98% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 86.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ASO (10.37%) is better than 85.12% of its industry peers.
ASO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASO has a Gross Margin of 34.30%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASO outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.98% | ||
| GM | 34.3% |
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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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
The debt/assets ratio for ASO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
ASO has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that ASO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.01, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASO is 1.18, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ASO, only 1.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASO (1.18) is better than 80.17% 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 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
ASO has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that ASO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.66, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.25% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that ASO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, ASO is doing worse than 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.90%.
Measured over the past years, ASO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 94.62% on average per year.
ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.63%.
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)-5.9%
EPS 3Y25.51%
EPS 5Y94.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y2.68%
Revenue growth 5Y5.18%
Sales Q2Q%-2.15%
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 10.51% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.94%
EPS Next 2Y-0.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue Next Year-2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.19%
Revenue Next 5Y5.14%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.83, the valuation of ASO can be described as very cheap.
ASO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 98.35% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ASO to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.96), we can say ASO is valued rather cheaply.
ASO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.57.
ASO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 95.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.82, ASO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 93.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of ASO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.07
EPS Next 2Y-0.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ASO has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.09.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.23, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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
6.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ASO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.06%
EPS Next 2Y-0.04%
EPS Next 3Y4.29%
ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN
NASDAQ:ASO (11/21/2024, 8:13:12 PM)
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GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
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| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.57 | ||
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| ROA | 10% | ||
| ROE | 24.95% | ||
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| OM | 10.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.98% | ||
| GM | 34.3% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.25
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| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.9%
EPS 3Y25.51%
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EPS Next Y-9.94%
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