ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:ASO • US00402L1070

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56.45 USD
+2.18 (+4.02%)
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57 USD
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This ASO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. ASO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ASO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ASO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ASO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • ASO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2026 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of ASO (7.14%) is better than 78.05% of its industry peers.
  • ASO's Return On Equity of 17.35% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • ASO's Return On Invested Capital of 9.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 78.86% of its industry peers.
  • ASO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 13.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.14%
ROE 17.35%
ROIC 9.37%
ROA(3y)8.93%
ROA(5y)11.02%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)29.83%
ROIC(3y)11.28%
ROIC(5y)14.54%
ASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICASO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • ASO's Profit Margin of 6.22% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 82.11% of its industry peers.
  • ASO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • ASO's Operating Margin of 8.46% is amongst the best of the industry. ASO outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ASO has grown nicely.
  • ASO has a Gross Margin (34.78%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ASO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.46%
PM (TTM) 6.22%
GM 34.78%
OM growth 3Y-13.86%
OM growth 5Y2.75%
PM growth 3Y-14.1%
PM growth 5Y2.78%
GM growth 3Y0.18%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
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 2026 10 20 30

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2. ASO Health Analysis

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.
  • ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ASO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for ASO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
ASO Yearly Shares OutstandingASO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • ASO has an Altman-Z score of 2.91. 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.
  • ASO has a better Altman-Z score (2.91) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • ASO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ASO would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ASO's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that ASO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • ASO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.22. This is in the better half of the industry: ASO outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.19
Altman-Z 2.91
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.61%
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 2026 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ASO has a Current Ratio of 1.89. 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 1.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ASO outperforms 76.42% of its industry peers.
  • ASO has a Quick Ratio of 1.89. 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 Quick ratio of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ASO outperforms 43.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 0.44
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 2026 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. ASO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for ASO have decreased by -3.97% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.31% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.02% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.97%
EPS 3Y-9.2%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%0.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%2.48%

3.2 Future

  • ASO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5Y13.21%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.38%
Revenue Next 5Y6.41%

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 accelerating.
  • 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.
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. ASO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.72, the valuation of ASO can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 86.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ASO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.35.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.65, which indicates a very decent valuation of ASO.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ASO is valued cheaper than 90.24% 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 22.61.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.72
Fwd PE 8.65
ASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsASO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ASO is valued a bit cheaper than 79.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ASO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17
EV/EBITDA 6.17
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's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • ASO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • ASO's earnings are expected to grow with 13.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%

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5. ASO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ASO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
  • ASO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.75.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ASO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

  • ASO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • The dividend of ASO decreased in the last 3 years.
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 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • ASO pays out 9.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.2%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
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 2026 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
ASO Dividend Payout.ASO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ASO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ASO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN

NASDAQ:ASO (3/31/2026, 8:20:05 PM)

Premarket: 57 +0.55 (+0.97%)

56.45

+2.18 (+4.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-17
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners114.69%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change2.35%
Market Cap3.76B
Revenue(TTM)6.05B
Net Income(TTM)376.77M
Analysts73.91
Price Target59.04 (4.59%)
Short Float %8.26%
Short Ratio3.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP9.2%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.53%
Max EPS beat(2)6.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-16.03%
Max EPS beat(4)6.18%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.28%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.95%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.38%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.47%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.44%
PT rev (1m)-4.19%
PT rev (3m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.72
Fwd PE 8.65
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 17
P/OCF 8.66
P/B 1.73
P/tB 5.16
EV/EBITDA 6.17
EPS(TTM)5.81
EY10.29%
EPS(NY)6.52
Fwd EY11.56%
FCF(TTM)3.32
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)6.52
OCFY11.55%
SpS90.78
BVpS32.56
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.94
Graham Number65.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.14%
ROE 17.35%
ROCE 12.07%
ROIC 9.37%
ROICexc 10.16%
ROICexgc 16.08%
OM 8.46%
PM (TTM) 6.22%
GM 34.78%
FCFM 3.66%
ROA(3y)8.93%
ROA(5y)11.02%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)29.83%
ROIC(3y)11.28%
ROIC(5y)14.54%
ROICexc(3y)12.29%
ROICexc(5y)16.2%
ROICexgc(3y)20.4%
ROICexgc(5y)28.82%
ROCE(3y)14.53%
ROCE(5y)18.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-24.2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.44%
OM growth 3Y-13.86%
OM growth 5Y2.75%
PM growth 3Y-14.1%
PM growth 5Y2.78%
GM growth 3Y0.18%
GM growth 5Y2.68%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.22
Debt/FCF 2.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.76
Cap/Depr 173.71%
Cap/Sales 3.53%
Interest Coverage 14.6
Cash Conversion 68.47%
Profit Quality 58.76%
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 0.44
Altman-Z 2.91
F-Score7
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)177.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)141.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.62%
Profit Quality(3y)66.72%
Profit Quality(5y)71.94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.97%
EPS 3Y-9.2%
EPS 5Y10.31%
EPS Q2Q%0.51%
EPS Next Y12.28%
EPS Next 2Y11.31%
EPS Next 3Y13.63%
EPS Next 5Y13.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%2.48%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.38%
Revenue Next 5Y6.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.42%
EBIT growth 5Y4.03%
EBIT Next Year31.91%
EBIT Next 3Y15.7%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.45%
FCF growth 3Y-20.66%
FCF growth 5Y-25.59%
OCF growth 1Y-17.66%
OCF growth 3Y-7.65%
OCF growth 5Y-15.54%

ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN / ASO Fundamental Analysis 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 8 / 10 to ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is expected to grow by 12.28% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) stock?

The dividend rating of ACADEMY SPORTS & OUTDOORS IN (ASO) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 9.2%.