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
- In the past year SCHW was profitable.
- SCHW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SCHW has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SCHW had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- SCHW has a Return On Assets (1.71%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.03%, SCHW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of SCHW (2.63%) 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 7.23%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of SCHW (30.41%) is better than 73.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHW has grown nicely.
- SCHW's Operating Margin of 41.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 74.90% of its industry peers.
- SCHW's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.44%, SCHW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHW has declined.
| 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
- The number of shares outstanding for SCHW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SCHW has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SCHW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SCHW has an Altman-Z score of -0.15. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SCHW has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.15) than 78.24% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 32.72, SCHW is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCHW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.80, SCHW is doing worse than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.15 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- SCHW has a Current Ratio of 0.39. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SCHW has a worse Current ratio (0.39) than 79.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.39 indicates that SCHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SCHW has a Quick ratio of 0.39. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCHW underperforms 79.08% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, SCHW shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.44% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, SCHW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.45% in the last 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, SCHW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.76% on average per year.
- 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 Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y19%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
EPS Next 5Y14.76%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y8.92%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. SCHW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.93, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCHW.
- 63.60% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SCHW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, SCHW is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.50, the valuation of SCHW can be described as correct.
- SCHW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, SCHW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHW is cheaper than 62.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHW's earnings are expected to grow with 17.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y19%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
5. SCHW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SCHW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.85, SCHW is paying slightly less dividend.
- SCHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SCHW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.93%!
- SCHW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of SCHW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- SCHW pays out 27.67% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
SCHW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
92.36
-2.11 (-2.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-20 2026-04-20/bmo
Inst Owners84.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.99%
Ins Owners6.2%
Ins Owner Change15.67%
Market Cap161.83B
Revenue(TTM)27.68B
Net Income(TTM)8.42B
Analysts81.48
Price Target122.34 (32.46%)
Short Float %0.78%
Short Ratio1.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.93%
DP27.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-0.63%
PT rev (3m)7.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.5 | ||
| P/S | 5.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.38 | ||
| P/B | 3.27 | ||
| P/tB | 5.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY5.28%
EPS(NY)5.96
Fwd EY6.45%
FCF(TTM)5
FCFY5.41%
OCF(TTM)5.31
OCFY5.75%
SpS15.79
BVpS28.21
TBVpS17.26
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)1.15
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 | -0.15 |
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 Y22.11%
EPS Next 2Y19%
EPS Next 3Y17.8%
EPS Next 5Y14.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.45%
Revenue growth 3Y7.45%
Revenue growth 5Y17.98%
Sales Q2Q%18.9%
Revenue Next Year10.51%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y8.92%
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.
What is the profitability of SCHW stock?
SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) is 18.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.27.
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%.