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DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DKS - US2533931026 - Common Stock

202.92 USD
-7.33 (-3.49%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 12:41:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While DKS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DKS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DKS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
DKS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DKS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DKS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDKS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

DKS has a better Return On Assets (5.86%) than 73.98% of its industry peers.
DKS has a better Return On Equity (18.49%) than 79.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.85%, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DKS is above the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.29%) for DKS is well above the current ROIC(8.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 18.49%
ROIC 8.85%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.25%
ROE(5y)42.54%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
DKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDKS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

DKS has a Profit Margin of 6.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 81.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.71%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.33%, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.72% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 6.86%
GM 35.33%
OM growth 3Y-12.82%
OM growth 5Y17.23%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.59%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y4.22%
DKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDKS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DKS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DKS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
DKS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, DKS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DKS Yearly Shares OutstandingDKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
DKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDKS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

DKS has an Altman-Z score of 2.81. This is not the best score and indicates that DKS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.81, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DKS is 21.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take DKS, 21.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 21.52, DKS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.78% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DKS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 56.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.42%
DKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that DKS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DKS (1.57) is better than 62.60% of its industry peers.
DKS has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that DKS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DKS's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DKS is outperformed by 64.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
DKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDKS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DKS shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.72%.
DKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.86%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%1.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%

3.2 Future

DKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.24% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DKS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue Next Year30.86%
Revenue Next 2Y28.52%
Revenue Next 3Y19.39%
Revenue Next 5Y12.56%

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.
DKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.47.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.58.
DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.47
Fwd PE 13.58
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

DKS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
DKS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 205.61
EV/EBITDA 10.57
DKS Per share dataDKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of DKS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%.
DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.01.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, DKS has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DKS grows each year by 32.36%, which is quite nice.
DKS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
DKS has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
DKS Yearly Dividends per shareDKS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

38.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DKS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of DKS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.61%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
DKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDKS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
DKS Dividend Payout.DKS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DKS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

NYSE:DKS (12/29/2025, 12:41:40 PM)

202.92

-7.33 (-3.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25 2025-11-25/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners97.48%
Inst Owner Change16.89%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change-0.17%
Market Cap18.20B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.13
Price Target240.82 (18.68%)
Short Float %8.05%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (1.2125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.91%
Min EPS beat(2)0.36%
Max EPS beat(2)1.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)1.62%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.11%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.91%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.49%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.03%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.33%
PT rev (1m)-2.52%
PT rev (3m)-0.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)31.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)52.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)15.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)23.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.47
Fwd PE 13.58
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 205.61
P/OCF 16.27
P/B 3.3
P/tB 4.52
EV/EBITDA 10.57
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)14.94
Fwd EY7.36%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.49%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY6.15%
SpS165.95
BVpS61.56
TBVpS44.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number139.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.86%
ROE 18.49%
ROCE 11.33%
ROIC 8.85%
ROICexc 9.45%
ROICexgc 10.81%
OM 9.71%
PM (TTM) 6.86%
GM 35.33%
FCFM 0.59%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.25%
ROE(5y)42.54%
ROIC(3y)16.29%
ROIC(5y)17.01%
ROICexc(3y)22.36%
ROICexc(5y)25.3%
ROICexgc(3y)23.86%
ROICexgc(5y)27.4%
ROCE(3y)20.87%
ROCE(5y)21.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-23.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.8%
OM growth 3Y-12.82%
OM growth 5Y17.23%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.59%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y4.22%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.01
Cap/Depr 233.32%
Cap/Sales 6.92%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.81
F-Score5
WACC9.42%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)149.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)122.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)62.33%
Profit Quality(5y)104.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.72%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%1.09%
EPS Next Y-8.57%
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%
EPS Next 5Y8.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%
Revenue Next Year30.86%
Revenue Next 2Y28.52%
Revenue Next 3Y19.39%
Revenue Next 5Y12.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year29.15%
EBIT Next 3Y18.93%
EBIT Next 5Y15.12%
FCF growth 1Y-92.32%
FCF growth 3Y-26.99%
FCF growth 5Y22.17%
OCF growth 1Y-32.23%
OCF growth 3Y-6.73%
OCF growth 5Y26.52%

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC / DKS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DKS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DKS.


Can you provide the valuation status for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for DKS stock?

The financial health rating of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) is expected to decline by -8.57% in the next year.