DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DKS • US2533931026

199.51 USD
+3.98 (+2.04%)
Last: Mar 12, 2026, 03:13 PM
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This DKS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DKS. DKS was compared to 124 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While DKS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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

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1. DKS Profitability Analysis

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

  • DKS's Return On Assets of 5.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.49%, DKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.85%, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.29%. This is above the industry average of 13.57%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of DKS (6.86%) is better than 82.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • DKS has a better Operating Margin (9.71%) than 83.06% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DKS has a Gross Margin of 35.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DKS outperforms 47.58% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
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

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2. DKS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DKS is creating some value.
  • DKS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • 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 2.75. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.75. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 61.29% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that DKS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • DKS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.46%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that DKS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of DKS (1.57) is better than 63.71% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • DKS's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DKS is outperformed by 62.10% of its industry peers.
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

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3. DKS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DKS have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.86%.
  • 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

  • DKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.33% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DKS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
Revenue Next Year30.71%
Revenue Next 2Y28.46%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

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4. DKS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.23, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
  • 78.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DKS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.37.
  • DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.27, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.23
Fwd PE 13.37
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 61.29% 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 202.81
EV/EBITDA 9.9
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)0.47
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%

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5. DKS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.38.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DKS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.36%!
  • DKS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • DKS has decreased its dividend 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

  • 38.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DKS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of DKS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
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

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DKS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

NYSE:DKS (3/12/2026, 3:13:02 PM)

199.51

+3.98 (+2.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners102.86%
Inst Owner Change5.34%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap17.95B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts74.84
Price Target241.89 (21.24%)
Short Float %8.58%
Short Ratio4.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%
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)0.46%
PT rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.23
Fwd PE 13.37
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 202.81
P/OCF 16.04
P/B 3.25
P/tB 4.46
EV/EBITDA 9.9
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY7.03%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY0.49%
OCF(TTM)12.44
OCFY6.23%
SpS165.42
BVpS61.36
TBVpS44.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
Graham Number139.12
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 26.98
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.75
F-Score5
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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-8.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
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 Year29.21%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
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 -8.06% in the next year.