13.72 USD
-0.38 (-2.7%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ESCA. ESCA was compared to 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. ESCA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. ESCA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. ESCA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make ESCA a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ESCA had positive earnings in the past year.
ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ESCA has been profitable.
ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
ESCA has a better Return On Assets (5.46%) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.37%, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.24%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 7.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.73%) for ESCA is below the current ROIC(7.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 7.37% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
1.3 Margins
ESCA has a better Profit Margin (5.26%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ESCA's Operating Margin of 7.49% is amongst the best of the industry. ESCA outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of ESCA (26.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 26.18% |
OM growth 3Y-14.31%
OM growth 5Y4.44%
PM growth 3Y-12.78%
PM growth 5Y5.01%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
ESCA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for ESCA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 4.76. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ESCA's Altman-Z score of 4.76 is amongst the best of the industry. ESCA outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.76. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESCA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.76. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ESCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.62%
2.3 Liquidity
ESCA has a Current Ratio of 3.30. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ESCA (3.30) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ESCA (1.41) is better than 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESCA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.79%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
ESCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.56%.
Measured over the past years, ESCA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.06%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.08, which indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
96.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper.
ESCA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.16.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ESCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
96.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of ESCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, ESCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.36, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ESCA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.73%.
ESCA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of ESCA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
65.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESCA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
ESCA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:ESCA (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)
13.72
-0.38 (-2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.85%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.67%
Ins Owner Change-7.75%
Market Cap189.34M
Revenue(TTM)241.54M
Net Income(TTM)12.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (48.69%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP65.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.11 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY7.06%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY14.04%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY15%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.49
TBVpS7.56
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number15.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 7.37% | ||
| ROCE | 9.54% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.61% | ||
| OM | 7.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 26.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.01% |
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)9.45%
ROICexgc(3y)10.08%
ROICexgc(5y)13.69%
ROCE(3y)8.87%
ROCE(5y)12.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.86%
OM growth 3Y-14.31%
OM growth 5Y4.44%
PM growth 3Y-12.78%
PM growth 5Y5.01%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 122.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.76 |
F-Score7
WACC9.62%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)35.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)256%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
EPS Next Y13.06%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
Revenue Next Year-4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next Year42.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.68%
OCF growth 1Y-32.31%
OCF growth 3Y237.23%
OCF growth 5Y17.58%
ESCALADE INC / ESCA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESCA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ESCALADE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESCA stock?
ESCALADE INC (ESCA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
The financial health rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ESCALADE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is expected to grow by 13.06% in the next year.