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SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.17%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -0.37%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.21%, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCHL is below the industry average of 7.01%.
| 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
- With a Operating Margin value of 2.40%, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHL has declined.
- SCHL has a better Gross Margin (56.12%) than 68.82% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHL is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCHL has less shares outstanding
- 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 2.33. 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.
- SCHL has a Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 78.49% of its industry peers.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 59.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.30, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.25
WACC8.96%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SCHL's Current ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 67.74% of its industry peers.
- SCHL has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that SCHL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 86.28% 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 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
- 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
- SCHL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.20.
- 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- SCHL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.76, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCHL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHL is cheaper than 62.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SCHL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.12% 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 | 41.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
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 86.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%, SCHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SCHL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.17. SCHL pays more dividend than 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.25% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SCHL grows each year by 7.19%, which is quite nice.
- SCHL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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-635.29%
EPS Next 2Y86.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 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 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%.