33.95 USD
+0.51 (+1.53%)
33.95 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SCHL. SCHL was compared to 91 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL has an average financial health and profitability rating. SCHL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SCHL had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SCHL reported negative net income in multiple 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 -0.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 60.44% of its industry peers.
SCHL's Return On Equity of -0.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Invested Capital (1.85%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHL is below the industry average of 7.07%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.37% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% |
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 (2.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SCHL (56.12%) is better than 67.03% of its industry peers.
SCHL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.01% | ||
| 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.30 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCHL has a Altman-Z score of 2.30. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SCHL would need 13.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SCHL has a Debt to FCF ratio (13.80) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
SCHL has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that SCHL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SCHL's Current ratio of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 67.03% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.24, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.95% of the companies in the same 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.
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 2.53% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.80% on average per year.
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 78.89% yearly.
SCHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.03% yearly.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.02 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCHL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, SCHL is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of SCHL.
SCHL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, SCHL is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than 67.03% 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 | 39.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 78.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, SCHL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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 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
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 2Y78.89%
EPS Next 3YN/A
33.95
+0.51 (+1.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.68%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners5.33%
Ins Owner Change2.71%
Market Cap853.50M
Revenue(TTM)1.62B
Net Income(TTM)-3.40M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (8.16%)
Short Float %7.2%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP-635.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.89 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)0.85
FCFY2.51%
OCF(TTM)3.43
OCFY10.11%
SpS64.46
BVpS37.04
TBVpS21.34
PEG (NY)0.48
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.17% | ||
| ROE | -0.37% | ||
| ROCE | 2.48% | ||
| ROIC | 1.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.97% | ||
| OM | 2.01% | ||
| 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 | 2.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.21
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)2.53%
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 1Y55.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year539.87%
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 82% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SCHL stock?
The dividend rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -635.29%.