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

NYSE:DKS • US2533931026

203.63 USD
-7.91 (-3.74%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
203.77 USD
+0.14 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DKS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DKS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • DKS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 has a Return On Assets of 5.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Return On Equity of 18.49% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DKS is above the industry average of 13.61%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.85%) for DKS is well below the 3 year average (16.29%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DKS had better years and this may not be a problem.
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 6.86%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of DKS (9.71%) is better than 83.74% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 35.33%, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.15% 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

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DKS is 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.
  • DKS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 2.78. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.78, DKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.35% of the companies in the same 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 21.52, DKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 57.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.78
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.22%
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.
  • DKS's Current ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 63.41% 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.37, DKS is doing worse than 61.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DKS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.72%.
  • DKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.52.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.07), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.65, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.52
Fwd PE 13.65
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 61.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 207
EV/EBITDA 10.29
DKS Per share dataDKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of DKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.33.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DKS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

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
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.
  • 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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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

NYSE:DKS (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 203.77 +0.14 (+0.07%)

203.63

-7.91 (-3.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners97.15%
Inst Owner Change5.33%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap18.32B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.55
Price Target241.89 (18.79%)
Short Float %8.67%
Short Ratio4.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
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)0.61%
PT rev (3m)-2.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)31.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)14.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.52
Fwd PE 13.65
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 207
P/OCF 16.38
P/B 3.32
P/tB 4.55
EV/EBITDA 10.29
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY0.48%
OCF(TTM)12.44
OCFY6.11%
SpS165.42
BVpS61.36
TBVpS44.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 2.78
F-Score5
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Year29.15%
EBIT Next 3Y18.44%
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.