SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SCHL - US8070661058 - Common Stock
28.39 USD
+0.12 (+0.42%)
28.39 USD
0 (0%)
Overall SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCHL against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. SCHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHL was profitable.
In the past year SCHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SCHL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years SCHL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL has a Return On Assets of -0.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 50.53% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Equity of -1.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 51.58% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Invested Capital (0.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCHL is below the industry average of 8.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.91% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)2.8%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)3.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SCHL has a worse Operating Margin (1.00%) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHL has declined.
SCHL has a Gross Margin of 55.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 65.26% of its industry peers.
SCHL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.76% |
OM growth 3Y-43.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SCHL 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, SCHL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, SCHL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SCHL has an Altman-Z score of 1.97. This is not the best score and indicates that SCHL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SCHL (1.97) is better than 70.53% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 20.23. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SCHL would need 20.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SCHL's Debt to FCF ratio of 20.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SCHL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
SCHL has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that SCHL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.16, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.53% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SCHL has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCHL underperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SCHL have decreased strongly by -88.12% in the last year.
SCHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -40.97% yearly.
SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.97%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.80% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-88.12%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 95.19% on average per year.
SCHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 236.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCHL.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SCHL.
SCHL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
SCHL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.61.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say SCHL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 236.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 62.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 95.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%.
SCHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.42. SCHL pays more dividend than 81.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SCHL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHL grows each year by 7.19%, which is quite nice.
SCHL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SCHL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
SCHL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
SCHL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-210.48%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
28.39
+0.12 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.73%
Inst Owner Change4.12%
Ins Owners4.96%
Ins Owner Change16.66%
Market Cap713.72M
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (29.34%)
Short Float %8.32%
Short Ratio5.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP-210.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)0.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)17.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.42%
Max EPS beat(4)93.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.9%
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)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 236.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.81 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY0.42%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY11.81%
SpS64.2
BVpS34.92
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 1.22% | ||
| ROIC | 0.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.48% | ||
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.76% | ||
| FCFM | 1.06% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)2.8%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)3.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.88%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-46.67%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-43.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)115.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-88.12%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.31%
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-65.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year556.7%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-78.27%
FCF growth 3Y-34.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.73%
OCF growth 3Y-18.09%
OCF growth 5Y126.14%
SCHOLASTIC CORP / SCHL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SCHOLASTIC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SCHL.
What is the valuation status of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SCHL stock?
SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of SCHOLASTIC CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 236.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.81.
What is the financial health of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
The financial health rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 4 / 10.