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ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ESCA - Nasdaq - US2960561049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.04  -0.02 (-0.13%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ESCA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESCA was compared to 30 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. While ESCA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ESCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ESCA had positive earnings in the past year.
ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years ESCA has always been profitable.
ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ESCA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFESCA 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 0 10M 20M 30M 40M

1.2 Ratios

ESCA has a better Return On Assets (5.74%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a better Return On Equity (7.68%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ESCA (6.37%) is better than 73.33% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 7.97%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.74%
ROE 7.68%
ROIC 6.37%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
ESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICESCA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

ESCA has a Profit Margin of 5.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA has a Operating Margin of 6.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of ESCA (24.73%) is worse than 63.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ESCA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.4%
PM (TTM) 5.16%
GM 24.73%
OM growth 3Y-14.31%
OM growth 5Y4.44%
PM growth 3Y-12.78%
PM growth 5Y5.01%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
ESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsESCA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ESCA is destroying value.
ESCA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESCA has less shares outstanding
ESCA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingESCA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M
ESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsESCA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 5.04. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ESCA (5.04) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.75. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESCA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.75. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.75
Altman-Z 5.04
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC9.12%
ESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFESCA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M

2.3 Liquidity

ESCA has a Current Ratio of 3.88. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.88, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ESCA (1.68) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.88
Quick Ratio 1.68
ESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesESCA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.84% over the past year.
ESCA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.09% yearly.
ESCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.57%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.84%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ESCA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesESCA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
ESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2024 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.90, which indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ESCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.9
Fwd PE N/A
ESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
96.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.04
EV/EBITDA 10.26
ESCA Per share dataESCA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ESCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, which is a nice return.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, ESCA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%

5.2 History

The dividend of ESCA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.73%.
ESCA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of ESCA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ESCA Yearly Dividends per shareESCA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

ESCA pays out 63.96% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESCA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP63.96%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ESCA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendESCA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
ESCA Dividend Payout.ESCA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ESCA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ESCALADE INC

NASDAQ:ESCA (5/7/2025, 1:43:37 PM)

15.04

-0.02 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23
Inst Owners38.69%
Inst Owner Change5.83%
Ins Owners15.33%
Ins Owner Change5.22%
Market Cap205.45M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (35.64%)
Short Float %1.03%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP63.96%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.9
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 6.04
P/OCF 5.7
P/B 1.22
P/tB 2.04
EV/EBITDA 10.26
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY5.92%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.49
FCFY16.55%
OCF(TTM)2.64
OCFY17.55%
SpS18.41
BVpS12.37
TBVpS7.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.74%
ROE 7.68%
ROCE 8.39%
ROIC 6.37%
ROICexc 6.51%
ROICexgc 10.22%
OM 6.4%
PM (TTM) 5.16%
GM 24.73%
FCFM 13.52%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)9.45%
ROICexgc(3y)10.08%
ROICexgc(5y)13.69%
ROCE(3y)8.87%
ROCE(5y)12.24%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y2.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.86%
OM growth 3Y-14.31%
OM growth 5Y4.44%
PM growth 3Y-12.78%
PM growth 5Y5.01%
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y1.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 0.75
Debt/EBITDA 0.83
Cap/Depr 33.74%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 7.22
Cash Conversion 162.82%
Profit Quality 261.9%
Current Ratio 3.88
Quick Ratio 1.68
Altman-Z 5.04
F-Score8
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)35.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.47%
Profit Quality(3y)256%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.84%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%46.15%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-3.18%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.65%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.68%
OCF growth 1Y-25.41%
OCF growth 3Y237.23%
OCF growth 5Y17.58%