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ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ESCA - Nasdaq - US2960561049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.1  +0.17 (+1.14%)

After market: 15.1 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

ESCA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 30 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. While ESCA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ESCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ESCA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ESCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESCA has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years ESCA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ESCA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESCA 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 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

1.2 Ratios

ESCA has a better Return On Assets (5.37%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Return On Equity of 7.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.18%, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 8.43%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.37%
ROE 7.73%
ROIC 6.18%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
ESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.20%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA has a Operating Margin of 6.54%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.57%, ESCA is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.54%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 24.57%
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%
ESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESCA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESCA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
ESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 4.36. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.36, ESCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESCA is 0.70, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ESCA, only 0.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ESCA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESCA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.7
Altman-Z 4.36
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.31%
ESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

ESCA has a Current Ratio of 3.45. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ESCA has a Current ratio of 3.45. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 73.33% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.41, ESCA is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.45
Quick Ratio 1.41
ESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ESCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.36%, which is quite impressive.
ESCA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.21% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.57% in the past year.
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)31.36%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.21%
EPS Q2Q%-6.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-2.39%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ESCA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESCA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ESCA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.19.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.35. ESCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.19
Fwd PE N/A
ESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.89
EV/EBITDA 10.42
ESCA Per share dataESCA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ESCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, ESCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.25.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of ESCA decreases each year by -2.05%.
ESCA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ESCA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ESCA Yearly Dividends per shareESCA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

ESCA pays out 47.33% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.33%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ESCA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESCA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
ESCA Dividend Payout.ESCA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESCA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ESCALADE INC

NASDAQ:ESCA (3/7/2025, 8:22:12 PM)

After market: 15.1 0 (0%)

15.1

+0.17 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23
Inst Owners38.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.83%
Ins Owners15.33%
Ins Owner Change2.88%
Market Cap207.32M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (35.1%)
Short Float %1.1%
Short Ratio5.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.02%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.05%
DP47.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-07 2025-04-07 (0.15)
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)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.19
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 4.89
P/OCF 4.67
P/B 1.22
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 10.42
EPS(TTM)0.83
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY20.44%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY21.4%
SpS18.43
BVpS12.39
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.37%
ROE 7.73%
ROCE 8.15%
ROIC 6.18%
ROICexc 6.2%
ROICexgc 9.38%
OM 6.54%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 24.57%
FCFM 16.75%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.7
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 32.51%
Cap/Sales 0.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 195.61%
Profit Quality 322.28%
Current Ratio 3.45
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 4.36
F-Score6
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.36%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.21%
EPS Q2Q%-6.59%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-2.39%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.74%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y5.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.74%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A