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

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DKS - US2533931026 - Common Stock

212.14 USD
+2.07 (+0.99%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
212.14 USD
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DKS. DKS was compared to 122 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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.
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 2015 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 73.77% of its industry peers.
DKS's Return On Equity of 18.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 79.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DKS (8.85%) is better than 72.13% 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 12.16%.
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 2015 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 81.15% of its industry peers.
DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DKS has a better Operating Margin (9.71%) than 82.79% 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 45.90% 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 2015 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DKS Yearly Shares OutstandingDKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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 2.81. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.81) than 63.93% 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.
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 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.37%
DKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.57, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that DKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DKS has a Quick ratio of 0.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: DKS underperforms 65.57% 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 2015 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DKS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.24% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue Next Year29.14%
Revenue Next 2Y28.45%
Revenue Next 3Y19.46%
Revenue Next 5Y12.56%

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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.13, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
DKS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 77.87% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.38.
DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.17.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.83, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.13
Fwd PE 14.17
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DKS.
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 214.95
EV/EBITDA 10.56
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)0.5
EPS Next 2Y3.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.03%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.84, DKS pays a better dividend. On top of this DKS pays more dividend than 81.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, DKS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of DKS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.36%!
DKS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 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 2Y3.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.03%
DKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 212.14 0 (0%)

212.14

+2.07 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners97.48%
Inst Owner Change16.89%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap19.02B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.13
Price Target240.77 (13.5%)
Short Float %8.05%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (1.2125)
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)-2.54%
PT rev (3m)-0.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-29.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)31.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)52.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)13.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)21.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.13
Fwd PE 14.17
P/S 1.28
P/FCF 214.95
P/OCF 17
P/B 3.45
P/tB 4.73
EV/EBITDA 10.56
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.61%
EPS(NY)14.97
Fwd EY7.06%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.47%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY5.88%
SpS165.95
BVpS61.56
TBVpS44.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.5
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 250
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.81
F-Score5
WACC9.37%
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-8.05%
EPS Next 2Y3.26%
EPS Next 3Y6.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%
Revenue Next Year29.14%
Revenue Next 2Y28.45%
Revenue Next 3Y19.46%
Revenue Next 5Y12.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year27.6%
EBIT Next 3Y18.49%
EBIT Next 5Y15.12%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.


Can you provide the financial health for DKS stock?

The financial health rating of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is expected to decline by -8.05% in the next year.