27.6 USD
+0.6 (+2.22%)
28 USD
+0.4 (+1.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SCHL. SCHL was compared to 94 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SCHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally SCHL also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHL had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SCHL (-0.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL has a Return On Equity of -1.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 58.51% of its industry peers.
SCHL's Return On Invested Capital of 0.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 45.74% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHL is below the industry average of 7.16%.
| 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
The Operating Margin of SCHL (1.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHL has a better Gross Margin (55.76%) than 64.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHL has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCHL has less shares outstanding
SCHL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SCHL has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. 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 (1.96) is better than 67.02% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHL is 20.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCHL, 20.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SCHL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 20.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 54.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.37, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.9%
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.
SCHL's Current ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 75.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCHL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 128.95%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for SCHL have been decreasing by -40.97% on average. This is quite bad
SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.25%.
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)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%1.19%
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 78.89% on average per year.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.72, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCHL.
SCHL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, SCHL is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.91 indicates a correct valuation of SCHL.
SCHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.01, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SCHL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
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)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SCHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.22. SCHL pays more dividend than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, SCHL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SCHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.19%!
SCHL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
The earnings of SCHL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SCHL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of SCHL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-210.48%
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.76%
Inst Owner Change3.43%
Ins Owners5.39%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap693.86M
Revenue(TTM)1.63B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (33.04%)
Short Float %7.66%
Short Ratio6.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.23 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.81 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.91%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY2.46%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY12.15%
SpS64.2
BVpS34.92
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.15
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 | 1.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
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)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)2.25%
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 1Y-65.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year541.48%
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 5 / 10 to SCHL.
What is the valuation status of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 valuation of SCHOLASTIC CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 31.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
What is the financial health of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
The financial health rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 4 / 10.