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

NYSE:DKS - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2533931026 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

206.17  -2.68 (-1.28%)

After market: 205.25 -0.92 (-0.45%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall DKS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated DKS against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. DKS has an excellent profitability rating, 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

DKS had positive earnings in the past year.
DKS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years DKS has always 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.06%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Return On Equity of 37.82% is amongst the best of the industry. DKS outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.09%, DKS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.89% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.29%. This is above the industry average of 12.95%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.06%
ROE 37.82%
ROIC 16.09%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.24%
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

The Profit Margin of DKS (8.49%) is better than 86.89% of its industry peers.
DKS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.10%, DKS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
DKS has a Gross Margin (36.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DKS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) 8.49%
GM 36%
OM growth 3Y-12.83%
OM growth 5Y17.25%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.63%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for DKS has been reduced compared to 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 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

An Altman-Z score of 4.24 indicates that DKS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
DKS has a Altman-Z score of 4.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. DKS outperforms 84.43% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DKS is 4.26, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DKS, 4.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DKS's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DKS outperforms 68.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that DKS is not too dependend on debt financing.
DKS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.26
Altman-Z 4.24
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC9.37%
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

DKS has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that DKS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.62, DKS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that DKS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DKS (0.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 0.47
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.08% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
DKS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.33%.
Measured over the past years, DKS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.08%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%-1.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.33%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%

3.2 Future

DKS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.03% yearly.
DKS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.06%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.06%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
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 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.75, which indicates a correct valuation of DKS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DKS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
DKS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.33.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DKS is valued a bit cheaper than 70.49% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.75
Fwd PE 13.33
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 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DKS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 47.37
EV/EBITDA 8.96
DKS Per share dataDKS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
DKS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.82
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%, DKS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DKS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.90. DKS pays more dividend than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
DKS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of DKS grows each year by 32.35%, which is quite nice.
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)32.35%
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

DKS pays out 31.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DKS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP31.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
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 (7/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 205.25 -0.92 (-0.45%)

206.17

-2.68 (-1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)05-28 2025-05-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-02 2025-09-02
Inst Owners97.32%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners3.4%
Ins Owner Change0.69%
Market Cap16.50B
Analysts70.97
Price Target212.34 (2.99%)
Short Float %8.9%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
Yearly Dividend4.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.35%
DP31.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date06-13 2025-06-13 (1.2125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.29%
Max EPS beat(2)1.62%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.29%
Max EPS beat(4)12.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.63%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.48%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)13.3%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.98%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.98%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.79%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.61%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.84%
PT rev (1m)0.03%
PT rev (3m)-11.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.75
Fwd PE 13.33
P/S 1.21
P/FCF 47.37
P/OCF 13.12
P/B 5.41
P/tB 6.01
EV/EBITDA 8.96
EPS(TTM)13.98
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)15.47
Fwd EY7.5%
FCF(TTM)4.35
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)15.72
OCFY7.62%
SpS169.88
BVpS38.13
TBVpS34.33
PEG (NY)4.82
PEG (5Y)0.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.06%
ROE 37.82%
ROCE 20.61%
ROIC 16.09%
ROICexc 18.74%
ROICexgc 19.69%
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) 8.49%
GM 36%
FCFM 2.56%
ROA(3y)11.33%
ROA(5y)11.53%
ROE(3y)39.24%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-23.31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.82%
OM growth 3Y-12.83%
OM growth 5Y17.25%
PM growth 3Y-11.16%
PM growth 5Y20.63%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y4.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.26
Debt/EBITDA 0.77
Cap/Depr 223.64%
Cap/Sales 6.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 65.66%
Profit Quality 30.18%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 4.24
F-Score7
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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)104.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.08%
EPS 3Y-3.66%
EPS 5Y30.43%
EPS Q2Q%-1.7%
EPS Next Y3.06%
EPS Next 2Y4.98%
EPS Next 3Y5.41%
EPS Next 5Y6.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.33%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.18%
Revenue Next Year4.4%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.06%
EBIT growth 1Y17.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.19%
EBIT growth 5Y27.76%
EBIT Next Year31.5%
EBIT Next 3Y13.78%
EBIT Next 5Y10%
FCF growth 1Y-37.68%
FCF growth 3Y-26.99%
FCF growth 5Y22.17%
OCF growth 1Y34.74%
OCF growth 3Y-6.73%
OCF growth 5Y26.52%