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

USA - NYSE:DKS - US2533931026 - Common Stock

227.21 USD
+4.41 (+1.98%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 4:15:00 PM
228 USD
+0.79 (+0.35%)
After Hours: 9/18/2025, 4:15:00 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. DKS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

DKS's Return On Assets of 10.98% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 86.78% of its industry peers.
DKS's Return On Equity of 34.98% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 88.43% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.18%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DKS is above the industry average of 12.16%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.98%
ROE 34.98%
ROIC 15.18%
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 (8.52%) is better than 85.95% 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 10.89%, DKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.95% 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 (36.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DKS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.89%
PM (TTM) 8.52%
GM 36.1%
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.
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 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

An Altman-Z score of 4.51 indicates that DKS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DKS has a better Altman-Z score (4.51) than 84.30% of its industry peers.
DKS has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DKS would need 3.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.19, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that DKS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.19
Altman-Z 4.51
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC9.42%
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

DKS has a Current Ratio of 1.70. 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 (1.70) than 75.21% of its industry peers.
DKS has a Quick Ratio of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that DKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DKS (0.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for DKS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 0.55
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 -2.62%.
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 a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.70%.
Measured over the past years, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.62%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%0.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.98%

3.2 Future

DKS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.86% yearly.
DKS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.07%
EPS Next 2Y4.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue Next Year6.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.24 indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
DKS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 78.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. DKS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.73 indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DKS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.24
Fwd PE 14.73
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of DKS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DKS is cheaper than 60.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DKS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 43.84
EV/EBITDA 10.57
DKS Per share dataDKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DKS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
DKS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.3
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y4.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.21, DKS pays a better dividend. On top of this DKS pays more dividend than 83.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DKS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%

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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

31.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DKS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DKS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.73%
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 (9/18/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 228 +0.79 (+0.35%)

227.21

+4.41 (+1.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)08-28 2025-08-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24
Inst Owners97.12%
Inst Owner Change1.5%
Ins Owners3.39%
Ins Owner Change0.62%
Market Cap20.38B
Analysts72.67
Price Target241.76 (6.4%)
Short Float %10%
Short Ratio3.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.1%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
DP31.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (1.2125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.29%
Max EPS beat(2)0.36%
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)7.01%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.36%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.92%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.54%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.95%
PT rev (1m)10.2%
PT rev (3m)13.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.24
Fwd PE 14.73
P/S 1.48
P/FCF 43.84
P/OCF 14.34
P/B 6.07
P/tB 6.68
EV/EBITDA 10.57
EPS(TTM)13.99
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)15.42
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)5.18
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)15.85
OCFY6.98%
SpS153.57
BVpS37.41
TBVpS34.02
PEG (NY)5.3
PEG (5Y)0.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.98%
ROE 34.98%
ROCE 19.44%
ROIC 15.18%
ROICexc 18.06%
ROICexgc 18.95%
OM 10.89%
PM (TTM) 8.52%
GM 36.1%
FCFM 3.37%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.3%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF 3.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.78
Cap/Depr 230.65%
Cap/Sales 6.95%
Interest Coverage 31.96
Cash Conversion 74.26%
Profit Quality 39.61%
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 4.51
F-Score6
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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)-2.62%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%0.23%
EPS Next Y3.07%
EPS Next 2Y4.81%
EPS Next 3Y5.73%
EPS Next 5Y5.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.7%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.98%
Revenue Next Year6.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.21%
Revenue Next 5Y2.74%
EBIT growth 1Y3.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year32.84%
EBIT Next 3Y14.31%
EBIT Next 5Y13.07%
FCF growth 1Y-56.51%
FCF growth 3Y-26.99%
FCF growth 5Y22.17%
OCF growth 1Y-6.1%
OCF growth 3Y-6.73%
OCF growth 5Y26.52%