ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESCA - US2960561049 - Common Stock
12.62 USD
+0.23 (+1.86%)
ESCA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 33 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. ESCA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ESCA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ESCA was profitable.
In the past year ESCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESCA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ESCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ESCA has a better Return On Assets (5.87%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Return On Equity of 7.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESCA (6.01%) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 7.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% |
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.30%, ESCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% 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 6.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 25.25%, ESCA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 25.25% |
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.
ESCA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ESCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.97 indicates that ESCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ESCA has a better Altman-Z score (4.97) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.58, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that ESCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC10.81%
2.3 Liquidity
ESCA has a Current Ratio of 4.15. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ESCA (4.15) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.79 indicates that ESCA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESCA's Quick ratio of 1.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 69.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.84% over the past year.
ESCA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.09% 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)30.84%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
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 Y0.77%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.33%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.87, the valuation of ESCA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESCA is valued cheaper than 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.09 indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ESCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.42. ESCA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ESCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)17.99
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, ESCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.39. ESCA pays more dividend than 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, ESCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ESCA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.73%.
ESCA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
64.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ESCA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESCA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.79%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:ESCA (11/20/2025, 11:43:35 AM)
12.62
+0.23 (+1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.83%
Ins Owners15.01%
Ins Owner Change-9.61%
Market Cap174.16M
Revenue(TTM)251.51M
Net Income(TTM)12.81M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (61.65%)
Short Float %0.72%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP64.79%
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)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 1.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.84 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY21.82%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY22.87%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.2
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)17.99
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number15.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 7.61% | ||
| ROCE | 7.92% | ||
| ROIC | 6.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.36% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.24% | ||
| OM | 6.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 25.25% | ||
| FCFM | 15.73% |
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 Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 192.93% | ||
| Profit Quality | 296.57% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.97 |
F-Score7
WACC10.81%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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)30.84%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
EPS Next Y0.77%
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%0.07%
Revenue Next Year-6.33%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next Year32.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y88.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.68%
OCF growth 1Y83.14%
OCF growth 3Y237.23%
OCF growth 5Y17.58%
ESCALADE INC / ESCA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ESCALADE INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESCA.
What is the valuation status for ESCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
ESCALADE INC (ESCA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
The financial health rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
The dividend rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.79%.