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

USA New York Stock Exchange NYSE:DKS • US2533931026

208.29 USD
+2.76 (+1.34%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
208.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DKS. 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

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DKS was profitable.
  • In the past year DKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DKS has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DKS had a positive operating cash flow.
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 74.38% of its industry peers.
  • DKS has a better Return On Equity (18.49%) than 79.34% of its industry peers.
  • DKS has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.85%) than 72.73% 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 12.04%.
  • 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's Profit Margin of 6.86% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.71%, DKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
  • DKS has a Gross Margin (35.33%) which is in line with 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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DKS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 2.79. 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 2.79, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.33% 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 21.52, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.35, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.79
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.5%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.37) than 62.81% 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. 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.
  • DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.86%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.86, DKS is valued correctly.
  • 79.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DKS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.96 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 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.78), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.86
Fwd PE 13.96
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 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 211.05
EV/EBITDA 10.34
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 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, DKS pays a better dividend. On top of this DKS pays more dividend than 80.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 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 2.36%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of DKS grows each year by 32.36%, which is quite nice.
  • 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

  • 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 3Y6.12%
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 (2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 208.29 0 (0%)

208.29

+2.76 (+1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners97.15%
Inst Owner Change-1.25%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap18.68B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.55
Price Target240.43 (15.43%)
Short Float %9.29%
Short Ratio3.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.86
Fwd PE 13.96
P/S 1.26
P/FCF 211.05
P/OCF 16.7
P/B 3.38
P/tB 4.64
EV/EBITDA 10.34
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.16%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.47%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY5.99%
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 26.98
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.79
F-Score5
WACC9.5%
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.