34.4 USD
-0.18 (-0.52%)
34.3 USD
-0.1 (-0.29%)
SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 93 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SCHL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SCHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SCHL had positive earnings in the past year.
- SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SCHL reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years SCHL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.17%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCHL's Return On Equity of -0.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 62.37% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SCHL (2.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SCHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.39%. This is below the industry average of 7.08%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.37% | ||
| ROIC | 2.21% |
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
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.40%, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SCHL has a better Gross Margin (56.12%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- SCHL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 56.12% |
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SCHL has an Altman-Z score of 2.32. 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 (2.32) is better than 76.34% of its industry peers.
- SCHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SCHL would need 13.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SCHL's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 58.06% of its industry peers.
- SCHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- SCHL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 62.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.67, SCHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SCHL has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 128.95% over the past 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.
- Looking at the last year, SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.53% in the last year.
- SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)128.95%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%41.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 78.89% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- SCHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y82%
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.54, SCHL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHL is cheaper than 60.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. SCHL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SCHL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCHL.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, SCHL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SCHL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SCHL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 78.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%, SCHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.26, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- SCHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
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-635.29%
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
34.4
-0.18 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)12-18 2025-12-18/amc
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18
Inst Owners86.68%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners5.33%
Ins Owner Change2.15%
Market Cap864.82M
Revenue(TTM)1.62B
Net Income(TTM)-3.40M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (6.74%)
Short Float %7.2%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP-635.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)10.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)22.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(4)93.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)7.38%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.8%
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)-13.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.02 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY4.74%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY9.98%
SpS64.46
BVpS37.04
TBVpS21.34
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.37% | ||
| ROCE | 2.96% | ||
| ROIC | 2.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.54% | ||
| OM | 2.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 56.12% | ||
| FCFM | 1.32% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 65.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
F-Score7
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.25
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)128.95%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%41.21%
EPS Next Y82%
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%
Revenue Next Year1.76%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y86.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year539.87%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-79.54%
FCF growth 3Y-34.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-56.68%
OCF growth 3Y-18.09%
OCF growth 5Y126.14%
SCHOLASTIC CORP / SCHL FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SCHL.
What is the valuation status for 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 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SCHOLASTIC CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is expected to grow by 82% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SCHL stock?
The dividend rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -635.29%.