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

NYSE:DKS • US2533931026

197.25 USD
-4.97 (-2.46%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
197.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:12:28 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

Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 123 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. DKS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DKS was profitable.
  • 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.
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 better Return On Assets (5.86%) than 74.80% of its industry peers.
  • DKS has a Return On Equity of 18.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DKS (8.85%) is better than 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 13.62%.
  • 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

  • DKS has a better Profit Margin (6.86%) than 82.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.71%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of DKS (35.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DKS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DKS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
  • DKS's Altman-Z score of 2.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DKS is 21.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take DKS, 21.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • DKS has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that DKS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of DKS (0.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.78
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.52%
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.
  • DKS has a better Current ratio (1.57) than 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.
  • DKS's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DKS is outperformed by 62.60% 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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 8.33% 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-8.06%
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. DKS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.07, the valuation of DKS can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DKS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DKS is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.22, the valuation of DKS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.07
Fwd PE 13.22
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

  • DKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 200.51
EV/EBITDA 10.22
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)0.46
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 2.29%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.30.
  • DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
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.
  • DKS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (3/6/2026, 8:12:28 PM)

After market: 197.25 0 (0%)

197.25

-4.97 (-2.46%)

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 Cap17.75B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.55
Price Target241.89 (22.63%)
Short Float %8.58%
Short Ratio4.68
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 14.07
Fwd PE 13.22
P/S 1.19
P/FCF 200.51
P/OCF 15.86
P/B 3.21
P/tB 4.41
EV/EBITDA 10.22
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.56%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY0.5%
OCF(TTM)12.44
OCFY6.3%
SpS165.42
BVpS61.36
TBVpS44.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
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
WACC9.52%
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 3Y6.08%
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.