29.42 USD
+0.37 (+1.27%)
29.42 USD
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SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 95 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SCHL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL has a Return On Assets of -0.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 57.45% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SCHL (-1.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL has a Return On Invested Capital (0.91%) which 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 7.16%.
| 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
The Operating Margin of SCHL (1.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 55.76%, SCHL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHL has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHL 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.
SCHL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
SCHL has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. 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 1.98. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHL is 20.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCHL, 20.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHL (20.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SCHL's Current ratio of 1.16 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, SCHL is doing worse than 75.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 128.95% over the past 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)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.
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.03% on average per year.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.82, the valuation of SCHL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as SCHL.
SCHL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
SCHL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SCHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| 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 63.83% 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 | 43.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.15 |
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 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
SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 81.91% 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
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 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.
SCHL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
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 | 9.15 |
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 | 1.98 |
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 Year541.48%
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.