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

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

216.66 USD
+6.58 (+3.13%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
216.66 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to DKS. DKS was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DKS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DKS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DKS was profitable.
In the past year DKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DKS has been profitable.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.86%, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS has a better Return On Equity (18.49%) than 79.51% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.85%, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.13% 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 last Return On Invested Capital (8.85%) for DKS is well below the 3 year average (16.29%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that DKS had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

DKS's Profit Margin of 6.86% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 81.15% of its industry peers.
DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of DKS (9.71%) is better than 83.61% of its industry peers.
DKS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DKS has a Gross Margin of 35.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DKS outperforms 45.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DKS 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.
The debt/assets ratio for DKS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
DKS Yearly Shares OutstandingDKS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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.
DKS has a better Altman-Z score (2.81) than 61.48% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DKS (21.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
DKS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
DKS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.35) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.81
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.53%
DKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDKS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

DKS has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that DKS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of DKS (1.57) is better than 63.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that DKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, DKS is not doing good in the industry: 63.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for DKS have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, DKS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.43% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, DKS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.24% on average per year.
DKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.56% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
DKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDKS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
DKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDKS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.45, the valuation of DKS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.69% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.00), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.50.
DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DKS is cheaper than 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DKS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say DKS is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.45
Fwd PE 14.5
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

60.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DKS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as DKS.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 219.53
EV/EBITDA 10.56
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)0.51
EPS Next 2Y3.16%
EPS Next 3Y6.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.20, DKS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DKS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%

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 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 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 (1/8/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 216.66 0 (0%)

216.66

+6.58 (+3.13%)

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 Owners97.15%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap19.43B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts73.13
Price Target240.82 (11.15%)
Short Float %9.75%
Short Ratio4.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.36%
DP38.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)45.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)19.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.45
Fwd PE 14.5
P/S 1.31
P/FCF 219.53
P/OCF 17.37
P/B 3.52
P/tB 4.83
EV/EBITDA 10.56
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)14.94
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY0.46%
OCF(TTM)12.48
OCFY5.76%
SpS165.95
BVpS61.56
TBVpS44.87
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.51
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
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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.


What is the valuation status of DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


How financially healthy is DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC?

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