29.42 USD
+0.37 (+1.27%)
29.42 USD
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Overall SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCHL against 95 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. Finally 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.
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
SCHL has a Return On Assets (-0.54%) which is in line with 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 46.32% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCHL is below the industry average of 7.09%.
| 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
SCHL has a Operating Margin (1.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHL has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.76%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.21% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCHL has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SCHL has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.99, SCHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 20.23, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.87%
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.
The Current ratio of SCHL (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SCHL has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 75.79% 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.
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 2.25%.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.03% on average over the next years.
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
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 33.82, 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say SCHL is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.03 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SCHL.
61.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SCHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 63.16% 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 | 43.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%, SCHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 82.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCHL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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 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 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
29.42
+0.37 (+1.27%)
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 Cap739.62M
Revenue(TTM)1.63B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (24.81%)
Short Float %7.66%
Short Ratio6.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.75% |
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)-14.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.77 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY2.96%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY2.31%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY11.4%
SpS64.2
BVpS34.92
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)0.41
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 | 1.99 |
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)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 Year539.87%
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 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 33.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.84.
What is the financial health of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
The financial health rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 4 / 10.