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, 5:05:00 PM
Taking everything into account, DKS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year DKS was profitable.
- DKS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of DKS (5.86%) is better than 73.55% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.49%, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- DKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.29%. This 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 Profit Margin of 6.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 80.99% of its industry peers.
- DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DKS is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that DKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.77, 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.
- DKS's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 47.11% of its industry peers.
- 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 57.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
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.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.57, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.81% 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.
- The Quick ratio of DKS (0.37) is worse than 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, DKS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.26% on average per year.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.48, 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 79.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DKS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- 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.
- DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.64.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 61.16% of the companies 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 | 10.18 |
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 3Y6.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.36%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.20, 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 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
- 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%
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.