ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ESCA • US2960561049

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18.16 USD
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This ESCA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ESCA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ESCA was profitable.
  • In the past year ESCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years ESCA has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ESCA 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • ESCA has a Return On Assets of 6.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESCA outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • ESCA has a better Return On Equity (7.91%) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • ESCA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • ESCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.53%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.55%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.53%) for ESCA is below the current ROIC(7.28%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.17%
ROE 7.91%
ROIC 7.28%
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)7.19%
ROE(5y)9.91%
ROIC(3y)6.53%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
ESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.70%, ESCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has declined.
  • ESCA has a better Operating Margin (7.80%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • ESCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • ESCA has a Gross Margin (26.92%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.8%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 26.92%
OM growth 3Y-2.38%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3Y-0.18%
PM growth 5Y-9.63%
GM growth 3Y4.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
ESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. ESCA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESCA is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ESCA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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.
ESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M
ESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.15 indicates that ESCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of ESCA (6.15) is better than 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • ESCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.65, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.65
Altman-Z 6.15
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.25%
ESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

  • ESCA has a Current Ratio of 4.28. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • ESCA has a Current ratio of 4.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESCA outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.04 indicates that ESCA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.04, ESCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.28
Quick Ratio 2.04
ESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. ESCA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ESCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.28%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, ESCA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.49% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, ESCA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.51% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.57% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.28%
EPS 3Y-8.96%
EPS 5Y-11.49%
EPS Q2Q%42.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.57%
Sales Q2Q%-2.16%

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 Y8.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.29%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M
ESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. ESCA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.34, the valuation of ESCA can be described as rather expensive.
  • 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say ESCA is valued slightly cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.96, which indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
  • 67.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • ESCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.34
Fwd PE 16.96
ESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ESCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.73
EV/EBITDA 11.15
ESCA Per share dataESCA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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)2.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ESCA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.24, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ESCA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ESCA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.57%.
  • ESCA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of ESCA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
ESCA Yearly Dividends per shareESCA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ESCA pays out 60.41% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • ESCA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.41%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
ESCA Dividend Payout.ESCA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESCA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ESCA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ESCALADE INC

NASDAQ:ESCA (4/15/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

18.16

-0.72 (-3.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)04-09
Earnings (Next)07-30
Inst Owners31.01%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners20.25%
Ins Owner Change2.34%
Market Cap248.79M
Revenue(TTM)240.16M
Net Income(TTM)13.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target24.48 (34.8%)
Short Float %1.88%
Short Ratio4.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.57%
DP60.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date04-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)51.43%
Min EPS beat(2)32.35%
Max EPS beat(2)70.5%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.64%
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)20%
PT rev (3m)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)10.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.34
Fwd PE 16.96
P/S 1.04
P/FCF 8.73
P/OCF 8.02
P/B 1.44
P/tB 2.36
EV/EBITDA 11.15
EPS(TTM)0.99
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)2.08
FCFY11.46%
OCF(TTM)2.26
OCFY12.47%
SpS17.53
BVpS12.64
TBVpS7.7
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.782 (-7.59%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.17%
ROE 7.91%
ROCE 9.77%
ROIC 7.28%
ROICexc 7.77%
ROICexgc 12.47%
OM 7.8%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 26.92%
FCFM 11.87%
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)6.3%
ROE(3y)7.19%
ROE(5y)9.91%
ROIC(3y)6.53%
ROIC(5y)7.76%
ROICexc(3y)6.73%
ROICexc(5y)7.96%
ROICexgc(3y)10.48%
ROICexgc(5y)11.7%
ROCE(3y)8.76%
ROCE(5y)10.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.59%
OM growth 3Y-2.38%
OM growth 5Y-8.35%
PM growth 3Y-0.18%
PM growth 5Y-9.63%
GM growth 3Y4.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.31%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.65
Debt/EBITDA 0.48
Cap/Depr 49.61%
Cap/Sales 1.05%
Interest Coverage 23.06
Cash Conversion 130.37%
Profit Quality 208.03%
Current Ratio 4.28
Quick Ratio 2.04
Altman-Z 6.15
F-Score8
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)40.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.28%
Profit Quality(3y)313.47%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.28%
EPS 3Y-8.96%
EPS 5Y-11.49%
EPS Q2Q%42.11%
EPS Next Y8.18%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.53%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.57%
Sales Q2Q%-2.16%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.7%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.71%
EBIT Next Year46.24%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.2%
FCF growth 3Y64.44%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.97%
OCF growth 3Y53.83%
OCF growth 5Y63.8%

ESCALADE INC / ESCA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESCA.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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ESCALADE INC (ESCA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ESCA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is expected to grow by 8.18% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ESCA stock?

The dividend rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60.41%.