SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SCHW • US8085131055
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This SCHW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SCHW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- SCHW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SCHW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SCHW has always been profitable.
- SCHW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SCHW's Return On Assets of 1.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 42.08% of its industry peers.
- SCHW has a better Return On Equity (17.03%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
- SCHW has a Return On Invested Capital (2.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SCHW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.90%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.19%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (1.90%) for SCHW is below the current ROIC(2.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 17.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.63% |
ROA(3y)1.27%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)13.23%
ROE(5y)13.47%
ROIC(3y)1.9%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
1.3 Margins
- SCHW's Profit Margin of 30.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 73.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHW has grown nicely.
- SCHW has a Operating Margin of 41.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHW outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- SCHW's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of SCHW (86.44%) is better than 91.25% of its industry peers.
- SCHW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 41.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.41% | ||
| GM | 86.44% |
OM growth 3Y-1.85%
OM growth 5Y1.2%
PM growth 3Y0.74%
PM growth 5Y3.89%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y-2.19%
2. SCHW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCHW has less shares outstanding
- SCHW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCHW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SCHW has an Altman-Z score of -0.14. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.14, SCHW is doing worse than 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHW is 32.72, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCHW, 32.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- SCHW's Debt to FCF ratio of 32.72 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.80 is on the high side and indicates that SCHW has dependencies on debt financing.
- SCHW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.80. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SCHW underperforms 87.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.14 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.39 indicates that SCHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.39, SCHW is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that SCHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, SCHW is doing worse than 79.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. SCHW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.15% over the past year.
- SCHW shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.44% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.45% in the past year.
- SCHW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.15%
EPS 3Y7.48%
EPS 5Y16.44%
EPS Q2Q%37.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y17.98%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
3.2 Future
- SCHW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.76% yearly.
- SCHW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y19.71%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.76%
Revenue Next Year10.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.94%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SCHW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SCHW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.43.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCHW is valued a bit more expensive than 62.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.86. SCHW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.76 indicates a correct valuation of SCHW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHW to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say SCHW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHW is cheaper than 60.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
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.
- SCHW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- SCHW's earnings are expected to grow with 17.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y19.71%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
5. SCHW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SCHW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- SCHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.65.
- SCHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SCHW grows each year by 9.93%, which is quite nice.
- SCHW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SCHW has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 27.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCHW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SCHW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.67%
EPS Next 2Y19.71%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
SCHW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
94.8
-2.47 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-16 2026-04-16/bmo
Inst Owners84.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners6.21%
Ins Owner Change15.67%
Market Cap166.11B
Revenue(TTM)27.68B
Net Income(TTM)8.42B
Analysts81.48
Price Target121.26 (27.91%)
Short Float %0.78%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
DP27.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.25%
Max EPS beat(2)2.99%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.25%
Max EPS beat(4)2.99%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.81%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.82%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.75%
PT rev (1m)-1.51%
PT rev (3m)6.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.76 | ||
| P/S | 6 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.84 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | 5.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.1 |
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)6.02
Fwd EY6.35%
FCF(TTM)5
FCFY5.28%
OCF(TTM)5.31
OCFY5.61%
SpS15.79
BVpS28.21
TBVpS17.26
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number55.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.71% | ||
| ROE | 17.03% | ||
| ROCE | 16% | ||
| ROIC | 2.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.31% | ||
| OM | 41.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 30.41% | ||
| GM | 86.44% | ||
| FCFM | 31.66% |
ROA(3y)1.27%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)13.23%
ROE(5y)13.47%
ROIC(3y)1.9%
ROIC(5y)1.72%
ROICexc(3y)2.17%
ROICexc(5y)1.95%
ROICexgc(3y)2.38%
ROICexgc(5y)2.13%
ROCE(3y)12.38%
ROCE(5y)13.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.73%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.5%
OM growth 3Y-1.85%
OM growth 5Y1.2%
PM growth 3Y0.74%
PM growth 5Y3.89%
GM growth 3Y-2.44%
GM growth 5Y-2.19%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.72 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 22.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 104.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.14 |
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)45.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.26%
Profit Quality(3y)182.6%
Profit Quality(5y)117.32%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.15%
EPS 3Y7.48%
EPS 5Y16.44%
EPS Q2Q%37.62%
EPS Next Y23.29%
EPS Next 2Y19.71%
EPS Next 3Y17.55%
EPS Next 5Y14.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y17.98%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
Revenue Next Year10.63%
Revenue Next 2Y9.78%
Revenue Next 3Y8.94%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y46.07%
EBIT growth 3Y5.46%
EBIT growth 5Y19.39%
EBIT Next Year32.12%
EBIT Next 3Y16.97%
EBIT Next 5Y13.58%
FCF growth 1Y327.46%
FCF growth 3Y100.57%
FCF growth 5Y7.09%
OCF growth 1Y248.73%
OCF growth 3Y65.42%
OCF growth 5Y6.33%
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP / SCHW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SCHW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SCHW.
Can you provide the valuation status for SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP?
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP?
The financial health rating of SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) is 2 / 10.
Is the dividend of SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.67%.