ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:ASO - US00402L1070 - Common Stock
48.035 USD
+1.45 (+3.12%)
ASO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While ASO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ASO is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make ASO a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ASO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ASO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ASO has always been profitable.
ASO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of ASO (7.03%) is better than 78.51% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ASO (17.87%) is better than 77.69% of its industry peers.
ASO's Return On Invested Capital of 9.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 73.55% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ASO is above the industry average of 12.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.39%) for ASO is well above the current ROIC(9.36%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% |
ROA(3y)11.1%
ROA(5y)11%
ROE(3y)28.67%
ROE(5y)31.91%
ROIC(3y)14.39%
ROIC(5y)14.77%
1.3 Margins
ASO has a better Profit Margin (6.21%) than 80.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.17%, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
ASO's Gross Margin of 34.04% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 43.80% of its industry peers.
ASO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 34.04% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ASO is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ASO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ASO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.68 indicates that ASO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.68, ASO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ASO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.03. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ASO would need 2.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ASO's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 76.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that ASO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.23, ASO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC9.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that ASO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ASO (1.64) is better than 71.07% of its industry peers.
ASO has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a bad value and indicates that ASO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ASO has a worse Quick ratio (0.33) than 69.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ASO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.82%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.32% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
ASO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
ASO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.82%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%-4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3.28%
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 8.68% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ASO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.52, the valuation of ASO can be described as reasonable.
92.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ASO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
ASO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
ASO is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.34.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 94.21% of the companies listed 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 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 87.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ASO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ASO is cheaper than 83.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ASO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.04%, ASO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.21, ASO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
ASO pays out 8.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
NASDAQ:ASO (9/18/2025, 1:37:04 PM)
48.035
+1.45 (+3.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.55%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change3.89%
Market Cap3.20B
Analysts76.67
Price Target59.16 (23.16%)
Short Float %11.64%
Short Ratio5.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.03%
Max EPS beat(2)-10.91%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.9%
Max EPS beat(4)5.92%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.75%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.95%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.34%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.68%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.62%
PT rev (1m)4.4%
PT rev (3m)4.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 5.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.4 |
EPS(TTM)5.64
EY11.74%
EPS(NY)6.55
Fwd EY13.63%
FCF(TTM)3.58
FCFY7.45%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY14.78%
SpS89.62
BVpS31.14
TBVpS9.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.03% | ||
| ROE | 17.87% | ||
| ROCE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.39% | ||
| OM | 8.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.21% | ||
| GM | 34.04% | ||
| FCFM | 4% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.62%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.79 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 193.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score5
WACC9.64%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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)-15.82%
EPS 3Y-7.28%
EPS 5Y33.32%
EPS Q2Q%-4.43%
EPS Next Y-2.88%
EPS Next 2Y4.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.45%
EPS Next 5Y8.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.32%
Revenue growth 5Y4.2%
Sales Q2Q%3.28%
Revenue Next Year3.94%
Revenue Next 2Y4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y6.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.97%
EBIT growth 5Y24.59%
EBIT Next Year15.1%
EBIT Next 3Y10.38%
EBIT Next 5Y10.4%
FCF growth 1Y-34.9%
FCF growth 3Y-18.13%
FCF growth 5Y10.28%
OCF growth 1Y-11.93%
OCF growth 3Y-7.78%
OCF growth 5Y14.9%