Logo image of DKS

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DKS - US2533931026 - Common Stock

207.67 USD
-4.31 (-2.03%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM
208.1 USD
+0.43 (+0.21%)
After Hours: 1/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DKS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DKS was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While DKS has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DKS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

8

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DKS was profitable.
  • DKS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DKS has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DKS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DKS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDKS 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.86%, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS has a Return On Equity of 18.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 79.34% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 71.90% of its industry peers.
  • DKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.29%. This is above the industry average of 12.37%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.29%) for DKS is well above the current ROIC(8.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 18.49%
ROIC 8.85%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.25%
ROE(5y)42.54%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
DKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • DKS has a Profit Margin of 6.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 80.99% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • DKS's Operating Margin of 9.71% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 83.47% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.33%, DKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 6.86%
GM 35.33%
OM growth 3Y-12.82%
OM growth 5Y17.23%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.59%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y4.22%
DKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

5

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DKS is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DKS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DKS Yearly Shares OutstandingDKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • DKS has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. This is not the best score and indicates that DKS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DKS has a better Altman-Z score (2.82) than 61.98% of its industry peers.
  • DKS has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.52. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as DKS would need 21.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DKS's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 47.93% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that DKS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.82
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.54%
DKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DKS has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that DKS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.57, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that DKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, DKS is not doing good in the industry: 62.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
DKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

6

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DKS have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
  • DKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
  • DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%1.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-8.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue Next Year30.71%
Revenue Next 2Y28.46%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%

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.
DKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20 25

5

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.81, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DKS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DKS is cheaper than 79.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DKS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.90.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 77.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.32), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.81
Fwd PE 13.9
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 61.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DKS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DKS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 210.42
EV/EBITDA 10.65
DKS Per share dataDKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DKS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%

5

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.28%.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.08.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, DKS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DKS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.36%!
  • DKS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of DKS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
DKS Yearly Dividends per shareDKS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • DKS pays out 38.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • DKS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
DKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
DKS Dividend Payout.DKS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DKS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

NYSE:DKS (1/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 208.1 +0.43 (+0.21%)

207.67

-4.31 (-2.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners97.15%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap18.62B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.55
Price Target240.43 (15.78%)
Short Float %10.01%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.28%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.91%
Min EPS beat(2)0.36%
Max EPS beat(2)1.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)1.62%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.11%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.49%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.03%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.33%
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)-2.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)38.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)19.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.81
Fwd PE 13.9
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 210.42
P/OCF 16.65
P/B 3.37
P/tB 4.63
EV/EBITDA 10.65
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)14.94
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.48%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY6.01%
SpS165.95
BVpS61.56
TBVpS44.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number139.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 18.49%
ROCE 11.33%
ROIC 8.85%
ROICexc 9.45%
ROICexgc 10.81%
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 6.86%
GM 35.33%
FCFM 0.59%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.25%
ROE(5y)42.54%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
ROICexc(3y)22.36%
ROICexc(5y)25.3%
ROICexgc(3y)23.86%
ROICexgc(5y)27.4%
ROCE(3y)20.87%
ROCE(5y)21.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.8%
OM growth 3Y-12.82%
OM growth 5Y17.23%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.59%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y4.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 233.32%
Cap/Sales 6.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.82
F-Score5
WACC9.54%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)149.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)62.33%
Profit Quality(5y)104.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%1.09%
EPS Next Y-8.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%
Revenue Next Year30.71%
Revenue Next 2Y28.46%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year29.15%
EBIT Next 3Y18.93%
EBIT Next 5Y14.15%
FCF growth 1Y-92.32%
FCF growth 3Y-26.99%
FCF growth 5Y22.17%
OCF growth 1Y-32.23%
OCF growth 3Y-6.73%
OCF growth 5Y26.52%

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC / DKS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DKS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DKS.


What is the valuation status of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

The financial health rating of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is expected to decline by -8.57% in the next year.