CASEY'S GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CASY - US1475281036 - Common Stock
564.64 USD
+3.7 (+0.66%)
Overall CASY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CASY against 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. CASY scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, CASY is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
In the past 5 years CASY has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CASY had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CASY has a Return On Assets of 6.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: CASY outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
CASY's Return On Equity of 15.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.19%, CASY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.36% 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 8.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.54%, CASY is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CASY has a better Operating Margin (5.29%) than 87.18% of its industry peers.
CASY's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.82%, CASY is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.72% of the companies in the same industry.
CASY's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 23.82% |
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
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CASY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CASY is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.56 indicates that CASY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.56, CASY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CASY is 3.71, which is a good value as it means it would take CASY, 3.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CASY has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.71) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that CASY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CASY's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CASY outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.03 indicates that CASY should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CASY has a worse Current ratio (1.03) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CASY has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that CASY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, CASY perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.39% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CASY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.74% in the last year.
CASY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.39%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%19.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.59%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue Next Year9.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 36.24 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 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. CASY is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CASY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CASY.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. CASY is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CASY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CASY.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CASY's earnings are expected to grow with 13.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y12.59%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, CASY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CASY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.98.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CASY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CASY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.28%!
CASY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CASY pays out 12.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CASY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP12.95%
EPS Next 2Y12.59%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
NASDAQ:CASY (9/30/2025, 3:36:00 PM)
564.64
+3.7 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.06%
Inst Owner Change-5.28%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change4.46%
Market Cap20.99B
Analysts82.86
Price Target573.94 (1.65%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.28%
DP12.95%
Div Incr Years25
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.49%
Min EPS beat(2)12.74%
Max EPS beat(2)32.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.39%
Min EPS beat(4)10.74%
Max EPS beat(4)32.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)15.46%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.53%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.81%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)5.07%
PT rev (3m)6.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.76 | ||
| P/B | 5.77 | ||
| P/tB | 8.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.78 |
EPS(TTM)15.58
EY2.76%
EPS(NY)18.56
Fwd EY3.29%
FCF(TTM)17.92
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)31.79
OCFY5.63%
SpS441.37
BVpS97.92
TBVpS64.41
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)2.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.95% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROCE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.02% | ||
| OM | 5.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 23.82% | ||
| FCFM | 4.06% |
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 Turnover1.96
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.71 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.54 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.56 |
F-Score6
WACC8.33%
ROIC/WACC1.1
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)13.39%
EPS 3Y17.22%
EPS 5Y15.57%
EPS Q2Q%19.46%
EPS Next Y14.26%
EPS Next 2Y12.59%
EPS Next 3Y13.29%
EPS Next 5Y15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y7.16%
Revenue growth 5Y11.68%
Sales Q2Q%11.45%
Revenue Next Year9.42%
Revenue Next 2Y7.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.64%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y17.92%
EBIT growth 3Y18.33%
EBIT growth 5Y15.86%
EBIT Next Year77.72%
EBIT Next 3Y28.78%
EBIT Next 5Y19.13%
FCF growth 1Y79.33%
FCF growth 3Y8.15%
FCF growth 5Y55.02%
OCF growth 1Y41.56%
OCF growth 3Y11.42%
OCF growth 5Y16.69%