SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SCHL - US8070661058 - Common Stock
24.785 USD
-2.75 (-10%)
Overall SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated SCHL against 99 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. SCHL also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHL was profitable.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SCHL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL's Return On Assets of -0.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Equity (-0.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Invested Capital (1.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHL is significantly below the industry average of 8.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.09% |
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 (1.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHL has declined.
SCHL has a better Gross Margin (55.78%) than 67.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.78% |
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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.06 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCHL's Altman-Z score of 2.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.78. This is a neutral value as SCHL would need 5.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.78, SCHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) than 61.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.16, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.46% 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.
The Quick ratio of SCHL (0.76) is worse than 71.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.25% 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)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 104.94% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y180%
EPS Next 2Y104.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.04%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 206.54, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, SCHL is valued quite expensively.
SCHL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 206.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 67.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SCHL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 104.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y104.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
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-1189.47%
EPS Next 2Y104.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SCHL (9/19/2025, 3:20:01 PM)
24.785
-2.75 (-10%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.21%
Inst Owner Change-11.16%
Ins Owners5.06%
Ins Owner Change0.48%
Market Cap622.10M
Analysts43.33
Price Target36.72 (48.15%)
Short Float %8.97%
Short Ratio6.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP-1189.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)47.03%
Min EPS beat(2)0.35%
Max EPS beat(2)93.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.42%
Max EPS beat(4)93.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.85%
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)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.06%
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)2.86%
PT rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-34.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 206.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.82 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY0.48%
EPS(NY)2.14
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY7.64%
OCF(TTM)4.95
OCFY19.96%
SpS64.76
BVpS37.71
TBVpS21.19
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.1% | ||
| ROE | -0.2% | ||
| ROCE | 1.46% | ||
| ROIC | 1.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.84% | ||
| OM | 1.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.78% | ||
| FCFM | 2.92% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-43.88%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.32 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 115.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.06 |
F-Score4
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC0.12
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 Y180%
EPS Next 2Y104.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-46.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year548.91%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.29%
FCF growth 3Y-34.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.66%
OCF growth 3Y-18.09%
OCF growth 5Y126.14%