DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:DKS • US2533931026
203 USD
+1 (+0.5%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
203 USD
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After Hours: 2/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- DKS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year DKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years DKS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years DKS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- DKS's Return On Assets of 5.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 73.55% of its industry peers.
- DKS's Return On Equity of 18.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 79.34% of its industry peers.
- DKS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 71.90% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DKS is above the industry average of 12.11%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- DKS has a better Profit Margin (6.86%) than 80.99% of its industry peers.
- DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of DKS (9.71%) is better than 83.47% of its industry peers.
- DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DKS's Gross Margin of 35.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for DKS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- DKS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that DKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DKS (2.78) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of DKS (21.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- DKS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, DKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that DKS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- DKS has a better Current ratio (1.57) than 62.81% 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 62.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.37 |
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.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 8.26% 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 3Y6.12%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.48.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.61, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
- DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 76.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. DKS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DKS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DKS is cheaper than 61.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 205.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DKS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- DKS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. DKS pays more dividend than 80.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.36% |
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.
- The dividend of DKS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 3Y6.12%
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GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners97.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.25%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap18.21B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.55
Price Target240.43 (18.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.36% |
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)-0.16%
PT rev (3m)-2.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)31.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)18.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 205.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.27 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | 4.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.22 |
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.49%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY6.15%
SpS165.95
BVpS61.56
TBVpS44.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number139.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.78 |
F-Score5
WACC9.55%
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-8.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
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 3Y18.76%
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.