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ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ASO - US00402L1070 - Common Stock

56.93 USD
+0.04 (+0.07%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:26:53 PM
56.94 USD
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After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:26:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ASO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ASO was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. ASO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ASO may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, ASO could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ASO was profitable.
In the past year ASO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ASO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ASO had a positive operating cash flow.
ASO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFASO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.96%, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO has a better Return On Equity (17.55%) than 76.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.26%, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ASO is above the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.39%) for ASO is well above the current ROIC(9.26%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.96%
ROE 17.55%
ROIC 9.26%
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
ASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

ASO has a Profit Margin of 6.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ASO outperforms 80.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
ASO has a better Operating Margin (8.26%) than 77.87% of its industry peers.
ASO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ASO has a Gross Margin (34.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ASO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.26%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 34.42%
OM growth 3Y-12.18%
OM growth 5Y19.57%
PM growth 3Y-10.73%
PM growth 5Y23.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
ASO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsASO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ASO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ASO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ASO has less shares outstanding
ASO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ASO Yearly Shares OutstandingASO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
ASO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsASO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

ASO has an Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is not the best score and indicates that ASO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ASO (2.79) is better than 60.66% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ASO is 2.54, which is a good value as it means it would take ASO, 2.54 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.54, ASO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.22, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Altman-Z 2.79
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.75%
ASO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFASO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

ASO has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that ASO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ASO's Current ratio of 1.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 70.49% of its industry peers.
ASO has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a bad value and indicates that ASO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.32, ASO is doing worse than 68.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.32
ASO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesASO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ASO have decreased by -7.94% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ASO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.32% on average per year.
ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.65%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.94%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%16.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.55% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%

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 decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
ASO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesASO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
ASO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesASO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.82, the valuation of ASO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 86.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.00. ASO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of ASO.
ASO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ASO is cheaper than 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.82
Fwd PE 8.63
ASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ASO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 77.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
72.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.9
EV/EBITDA 6.43
ASO Per share dataASO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ASO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ASO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%.
ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%

5.2 History

ASO has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
ASO Yearly Dividends per shareASO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

ASO pays out 8.93% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
ASO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendASO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
ASO Dividend Payout.ASO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08
Inst Owners115.14%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.93%
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)6.01B
Net Income(TTM)376.71M
Analysts74.4
Price Target60.45 (6.18%)
Short Float %11.1%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.04%
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.91%
Max EPS beat(2)6.18%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.03%
Max EPS beat(4)6.18%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.22%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.14%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.49%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.14%
PT rev (1m)2.36%
PT rev (3m)2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.82
Fwd PE 8.63
P/S 0.63
P/FCF 19.9
P/OCF 8.92
P/B 1.77
P/tB 5.38
EV/EBITDA 6.43
EPS(TTM)5.8
EY10.19%
EPS(NY)6.59
Fwd EY11.58%
FCF(TTM)2.86
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)6.38
OCFY11.21%
SpS90.23
BVpS32.21
TBVpS10.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number64.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.96%
ROE 17.55%
ROCE 11.86%
ROIC 9.26%
ROICexc 9.94%
ROICexgc 15.78%
OM 8.26%
PM (TTM) 6.27%
GM 34.42%
FCFM 3.17%
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
ROICexc(3y)15.79%
ROICexc(5y)16.55%
ROICexgc(3y)27.48%
ROICexgc(5y)30.41%
ROCE(3y)18.44%
ROCE(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.06%
OM growth 3Y-12.18%
OM growth 5Y19.57%
PM growth 3Y-10.73%
PM growth 5Y23.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.54
Debt/EBITDA 0.78
Cap/Depr 190.72%
Cap/Sales 3.9%
Interest Coverage 14.34
Cash Conversion 68.61%
Profit Quality 50.59%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 0.32
Altman-Z 2.79
F-Score7
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)153.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.06%
Profit Quality(3y)70.66%
Profit Quality(5y)123.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.94%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%16.33%
EPS Next Y-1.38%
EPS Next 2Y4.4%
EPS Next 3Y6.26%
EPS Next 5Y9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.17%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year16.66%
EBIT Next 3Y8.8%
EBIT Next 5Y9.82%
FCF growth 1Y-47.43%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y10.28%
OCF growth 1Y-21.81%
OCF growth 3Y-7.78%
OCF growth 5Y14.9%

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN / ASO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ASO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ASO.


What is the valuation status for ASO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) stock?

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ASO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 9.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.


What is the financial health of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) stock?

The financial health rating of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 6 / 10.