CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CASY - US1475281036 - Common Stock
509.52 USD
+3.88 (+0.77%)
Overall CASY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CASY against 40 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CASY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CASY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CASY had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CASY had a positive cash flow from operations.
CASY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CASY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CASY (6.66%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.58%, CASY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CASY (8.77%) is better than 72.50% of its industry peers.
CASY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 15.58% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)16.34%
ROE(5y)16.08%
ROIC(3y)9.59%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
1.3 Margins
CASY has a Profit Margin of 3.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: CASY outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CASY has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 5.11%, CASY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CASY has a Gross Margin (23.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CASY has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 23.54% |
OM growth 3Y10.42%
OM growth 5Y3.74%
PM growth 3Y9.31%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CASY is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CASY has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CASY has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CASY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.25 indicates that CASY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CASY has a Altman-Z score of 5.25. This is in the better half of the industry: CASY outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CASY is 4.29, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CASY, 4.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CASY's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.69 indicates that CASY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.69, CASY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that CASY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CASY's Current ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CASY is outperformed by 77.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that CASY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CASY has a Quick ratio of 0.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: CASY underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CASY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.01%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.25% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CASY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.01%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.25%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
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 15.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CASY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue Next Year9.43%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CASY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CASY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CASY is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.06, CASY is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.34, CASY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CASY is on the same level as its industry peers.
CASY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.34 |
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 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CASY does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of CASY may justify a higher PE ratio.
CASY's earnings are expected to grow with 12.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)2.23
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CASY has a yearly dividend return of 0.46%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, CASY pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.46, CASY pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CASY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.28%!
CASY has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CASY has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
13.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CASY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CASY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP13.23%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
NASDAQ:CASY (9/8/2025, 12:20:09 PM)
509.52
+3.88 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.13%
Inst Owner Change-5.27%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change3.61%
Market Cap18.94B
Analysts82.86
Price Target546.23 (7.2%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP13.23%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.03%
Min EPS beat(2)13.84%
Max EPS beat(2)32.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.37%
Min EPS beat(4)4.69%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)17.79%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.06%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.81%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.9%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.52%
PT rev (1m)0.39%
PT rev (3m)17.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.34 | ||
| P/S | 1.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.37 | ||
| P/B | 5.4 | ||
| P/tB | 8.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.23 |
EPS(TTM)14.64
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)16.26
Fwd EY3.19%
FCF(TTM)15.72
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)29.34
OCFY5.76%
SpS428.75
BVpS94.37
TBVpS60.89
PEG (NY)3.15
PEG (5Y)2.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.66% | ||
| ROE | 15.58% | ||
| ROCE | 11.45% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.2% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.26% | ||
| OM | 5.11% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.43% | ||
| GM | 23.54% | ||
| FCFM | 3.67% |
ROA(3y)7.36%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)16.34%
ROE(5y)16.08%
ROIC(3y)9.59%
ROIC(5y)9.24%
ROICexc(3y)10.13%
ROICexc(5y)9.8%
ROICexgc(3y)12.06%
ROICexgc(5y)11.37%
ROCE(3y)12.52%
ROCE(5y)12.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.56%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.09%
OM growth 3Y10.42%
OM growth 5Y3.74%
PM growth 3Y9.31%
PM growth 5Y3.57%
GM growth 3Y3.34%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.4 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
F-Score6
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)142.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.49%
Profit Quality(3y)90.52%
Profit Quality(5y)104.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.01%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.39%
EPS Next Y11.06%
EPS Next 2Y12.01%
EPS Next 3Y12.18%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.25%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
Revenue Next Year9.43%
Revenue Next 2Y7.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.58%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y13.27%
EBIT growth 3Y18.33%
EBIT growth 5Y15.86%
EBIT Next Year75.55%
EBIT Next 3Y27.78%
EBIT Next 5Y19.13%
FCF growth 1Y57.6%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y55.02%
OCF growth 1Y22.16%
OCF growth 3Y11.42%
OCF growth 5Y16.69%