SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:SCHL • US8070661058
33.08 USD
-0.81 (-2.39%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 02:06 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SCHL. SCHL was compared to 92 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL has an average financial health and profitability rating. SCHL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. SCHL also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- In multiple years SCHL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years SCHL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SCHL's Return On Assets of -0.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 64.13% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.37%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 7.02%.
| 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
- SCHL has a Operating Margin (2.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of SCHL (56.12%) is better than 67.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHL has grown nicely.
| 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.
- SCHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SCHL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.32, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHL is 13.80, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCHL, 13.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SCHL has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.80) which is in line with 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SCHL (0.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.22% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.24, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.26% of the companies in the same 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.
- Measured over the past years, SCHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -40.97% on average per year.
- SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.53%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.80% on average over the past years.
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
- SCHL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 86.28% yearly.
- SCHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y79%
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.46%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.02, the valuation of SCHL can be described as expensive.
- SCHL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.16. SCHL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCHL.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCHL.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.10), we can say SCHL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- SCHL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCHL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 86.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 81.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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
- 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-635.29%
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SCHL (2/18/2026, 2:06:59 PM)
33.08
-0.81 (-2.39%)
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 Change-1.68%
Ins Owners5.33%
Ins Owner Change2.15%
Market Cap841.56M
Revenue(TTM)1.62B
Net Income(TTM)-3.40M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (11%)
Short Float %12.05%
Short Ratio5.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
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)4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.75 | ||
| P/B | 0.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY2.63%
EPS(NY)1.77
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)3.39
OCFY10.25%
SpS63.69
BVpS36.6
TBVpS21.09
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.77
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
WACC8.77%
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 Y79%
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
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 Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y2.46%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y86.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year515.04%
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 79% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SCHL stock?
The dividend rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -635.29%.