DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:DKS • US2533931026
202 USD
-3.59 (-1.75%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
201.9 USD
-0.1 (-0.05%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 7:03:49 PM
Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 122 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.
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
- DKS has a better Return On Assets (5.86%) than 73.77% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of DKS (18.49%) is better than 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 12.24%.
- 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 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.86%, DKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- DKS has a Operating Margin of 9.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 83.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.33%, DKS is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.08% of the companies in the same 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DKS is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, DKS has less shares outstanding
- DKS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.79 indicates that DKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of DKS (2.79) is better than 61.48% 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 21.52, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.54% 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.
- DKS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.48%
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 better Current ratio (1.57) than 63.11% 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 63.11% 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
- DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.86%.
- 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
- DKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.26% yearly.
- 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 3Y6.12%
EPS Next 5Y8.26%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.41, DKS is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- DKS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.30.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.54, DKS is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.54 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 204.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- DKS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.47
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, DKS pays a better dividend. On top of this DKS pays more dividend than 80.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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
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 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.
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.