28.41 USD
+0.18 (+0.64%)
28.41 USD
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Taking everything into account, SCHL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SCHL was compared to 98 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. SCHL also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In multiple years SCHL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years SCHL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL has a Return On Assets of -0.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 55.10% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Equity (-1.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL's Return On Invested Capital of 0.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 43.88% of its industry peers.
SCHL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.39%. This is below the industry average of 7.98%.
| 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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.00%, SCHL is doing worse than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHL has declined.
The Gross Margin of SCHL (55.76%) is better than 65.31% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCHL has a better Altman-Z score (1.97) than 69.39% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.23, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SCHL (0.37) is better than 61.22% 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
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SCHL's Current ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 52.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SCHL has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCHL underperforms 73.47% 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 negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -88.12%.
SCHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -40.97% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% in the past 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)-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
SCHL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 95.19% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.59% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 236.75, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCHL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. SCHL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
SCHL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.62.
65.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SCHL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 236.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SCHL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 61.22% 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 | 41.77 | ||
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 95.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.1
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%. 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 4.46. SCHL pays more dividend than 81.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SCHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.19%!
SCHL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SCHL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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.
The dividend of SCHL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-210.48%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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+0.18 (+0.64%)
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 Cap714.23M
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (29.25%)
Short Float %7.89%
Short Ratio6.45
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%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.93%
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 | 236.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.77 | ||
| 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
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY11.8%
SpS64.2
BVpS34.92
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)2.1
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 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 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 236.75 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.