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ESCA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 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 quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally ESCA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ESCA very considerable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ESCA was profitable.
- ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- ESCA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years ESCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.46%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESCA's Return On Equity of 7.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.24%, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 7.65%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.24%) for ESCA is above the 3 year average (6.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of ESCA (5.26%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
- ESCA has a better Operating Margin (7.49%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
- ESCA's Gross Margin of 26.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 45.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESCA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESCA is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESCA remains at a similar level 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.
2.2 Solvency
- ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 4.78. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of ESCA (4.78) is better than 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- ESCA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 4.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.45%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.30, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- ESCA has a better Quick ratio (1.41) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ESCA have decreased by -2.79% in the last year.
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.59, which indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
- 93.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- ESCA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.23.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.64, 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 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.01. ESCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ESCA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ESCA's 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)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.10%, ESCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.25, 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 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
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.
- ESCA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- ESCA pays out 65.28% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of ESCA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP65.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19
Inst Owners31.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.34%
Ins Owners14.67%
Ins Owner Change-7.75%
Market Cap195.82M
Revenue(TTM)241.54M
Net Income(TTM)12.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (43.76%)
Short Float %1.64%
Short Ratio7.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP65.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-05 2026-01-05 (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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.89 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY6.83%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY13.58%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY14.51%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.49
TBVpS7.56
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 4.78 |
F-Score7
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ESCALADE INC?
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.