DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC (DKS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:DKS • US2533931026

195.9 USD
-1.35 (-0.68%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026
195.9 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/9/2026, 5:05:00 PM
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This DKS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 124 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DKS has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. DKS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DKS was profitable.
  • In the past year DKS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DKS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DKS had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • DKS's Return On Assets of 5.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
  • DKS has a better Return On Equity (18.49%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.85%, DKS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DKS is above the industry average of 13.59%.
  • 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 82.26% of its industry peers.
  • DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DKS's Operating Margin of 9.71% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 83.06% 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 47.58% 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. DKS Health Analysis

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.
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that DKS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • DKS has a Altman-Z score of 2.75. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 61.29% 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.
  • DKS has a Debt to FCF ratio (21.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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 58.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 21.52
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.47%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that DKS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • DKS has a Current ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: DKS outperforms 63.71% 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.37, DKS is not doing good in the industry: 62.10% 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. DKS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for DKS have decreased by -1.72% in the last year.
  • DKS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.43% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.86% in the last year.
  • DKS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.97% yearly.
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 8.33% on average per year.
  • DKS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
Revenue Next Year30.71%
Revenue Next 2Y28.46%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%

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. DKS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.97, the valuation of DKS can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, DKS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.13 indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DKS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DKS is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.97
Fwd PE 13.13
DKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDKS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 62.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DKS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 199.14
EV/EBITDA 9.98
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)0.46
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%

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5. DKS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DKS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.32, DKS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, DKS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DKS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.36%!
  • DKS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of DKS decreased 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

  • DKS pays out 38.61% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
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

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DKS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DICK'S SPORTING GOODS INC

NYSE:DKS (3/9/2026, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 195.9 0 (0%)

195.9

-1.35 (-0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-25
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners102.86%
Inst Owner Change5.34%
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.05%
Market Cap17.63B
Revenue(TTM)14.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts74.84
Price Target241.89 (23.48%)
Short Float %8.58%
Short Ratio4.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%
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)0.46%
PT rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.97
Fwd PE 13.13
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 199.14
P/OCF 15.75
P/B 3.19
P/tB 4.38
EV/EBITDA 9.98
EPS(TTM)14.02
EY7.16%
EPS(NY)14.92
Fwd EY7.62%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY0.5%
OCF(TTM)12.44
OCFY6.35%
SpS165.42
BVpS61.36
TBVpS44.73
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number139.12
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 26.98
Cash Conversion 59.3%
Profit Quality 8.67%
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 2.75
F-Score5
WACC9.47%
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-8.06%
EPS Next 2Y3.08%
EPS Next 3Y6.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.86%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y8.97%
Sales Q2Q%36.34%
Revenue Next Year30.71%
Revenue Next 2Y28.46%
Revenue Next 3Y19.33%
Revenue Next 5Y12.37%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.74%
EBIT Next Year29.21%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y14.15%
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 -8.06% in the next year.