CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC (CASY)

US1475281036 - Common Stock

317.78  +2.14 (+0.68%)

After market: 317.78 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CASY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CASY against 41 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While CASY has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CASY is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CASY had positive earnings in the past year.
CASY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CASY has been profitable.
CASY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

CASY has a better Return On Assets (7.59%) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CASY (15.98%) is better than 73.17% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.68%, CASY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CASY is in line with the industry average of 9.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.68%) for CASY is above the 3 year average (9.01%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.59%
ROE 15.98%
ROIC 9.68%
ROA(3y)6.9%
ROA(5y)6.57%
ROE(3y)16.06%
ROE(5y)15.74%
ROIC(3y)9.01%
ROIC(5y)8.95%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CASY (3.23%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
CASY's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 4.61%, CASY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CASY has grown nicely.
CASY has a Gross Margin (22.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CASY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 3.23%
GM 22.19%
OM growth 3Y-1.16%
OM growth 5Y5.62%
PM growth 3Y0.96%
PM growth 5Y-4.81%
GM growth 3Y-4.64%
GM growth 5Y-0.78%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CASY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CASY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CASY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CASY has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

CASY has an Altman-Z score of 5.51. This indicates that CASY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.51, CASY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CASY is 4.69, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CASY, 4.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.69, CASY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that CASY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, CASY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.54
Debt/FCF 4.69
Altman-Z 5.51
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC8.45%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that CASY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CASY has a worse Current ratio (0.89) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
CASY has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CASY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CASY has a worse Quick ratio (0.42) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.42

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CASY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.16%.
Measured over the past years, CASY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.54% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CASY shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.16% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CASY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.16%
EPS 3Y17.88%
EPS 5Y25.54%
EPS growth Q2Q-1.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
Revenue growth 3Y18.05%
Revenue growth 5Y12.46%
Revenue growth Q2Q-0.1%

3.2 Future

CASY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.72% yearly.
CASY is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.97%
EPS Next 2Y10.53%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%
EPS Next 5Y10.72%
Revenue Next Year-2.98%
Revenue Next 2Y1.08%
Revenue Next 3Y2.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.07%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.26, CASY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CASY.
CASY's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.37, the valuation of CASY can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CASY.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.63, CASY is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.26
Fwd PE 22.37

4.2 Price Multiples

CASY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CASY is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CASY.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.71
EV/EBITDA 13.07

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CASY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.95
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y10.53%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CASY has a yearly dividend return of 0.56%, which is pretty low.
CASY's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.08.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, CASY pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CASY grows each year by 7.83%, which is quite nice.
CASY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CASY has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.83%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19

5.3 Sustainability

12.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CASY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CASY is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP12.97%
EPS Next 2Y10.53%
EPS Next 3Y10.29%

CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC

NASDAQ:CASY (4/25/2024, 7:00:02 PM)

After market: 317.78 0 (0%)

317.78

+2.14 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
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PE 25.26
Fwd PE 22.37
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ROA 7.59%
ROE 15.98%
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OM 4.61%
PM (TTM) 3.23%
GM 22.19%
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Debt/Equity 0.54
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Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.42
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EPS 3Y17.88%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.16%
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