ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ESCA - US2960561049 - Common Stock
11.75 USD
-0.02 (-0.17%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to ESCA. ESCA was compared to 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years ESCA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years ESCA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.87%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.61%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Return On Invested Capital of 6.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
ESCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.73%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.26%.
| 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
ESCA has a Profit Margin of 5.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESCA outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA has a better Operating Margin (6.15%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA has a Gross Margin (25.25%) which 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 | 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.
The number of shares outstanding for ESCA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ESCA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ESCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 4.87. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ESCA's Altman-Z score of 4.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESCA is 0.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ESCA, only 0.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESCA (0.58) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
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 | 4.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC13.49%
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 has a better Quick ratio (1.79) than 66.67% 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 nice 8.42% 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.
ESCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.65%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.42%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-13.11%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33 indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESCA is valued cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say ESCA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.05, the valuation of ESCA can be described as correct.
ESCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued cheaper than 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
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)18.58
PEG (5Y)1.09
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.08%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.94, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 87.88% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ESCA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
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.
ESCA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.79%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:ESCA (10/21/2025, 1:48:30 PM)
11.75
-0.02 (-0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.13%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners15.01%
Ins Owner Change-6.59%
Market Cap162.15M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (73.62%)
Short Float %0.8%
Short Ratio5.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.08% |
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 | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.43 |
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY7.12%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY23.43%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY24.57%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.2
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)18.58
PEG (5Y)1.09
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%
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-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 | 4.87 |
F-Score7
WACC13.49%
ROIC/WACC0.45
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)8.42%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
EPS Next Y0.77%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-13.11%
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%