13.98 USD
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ESCA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. ESCA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. ESCA is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. ESCA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make ESCA a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ESCA was profitable.
- In the past year ESCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ESCA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ESCA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ESCA has a Return On Assets of 5.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- ESCA has a Return On Equity of 7.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.24%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 7.35%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.73%) for ESCA is below the current ROIC(7.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 7.37% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% |
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.26%, ESCA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- ESCA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of ESCA (7.49%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
- ESCA has a Gross Margin (26.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 26.18% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ESCA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for ESCA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 4.74. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- ESCA's Altman-Z score of 4.74 is amongst the best of the industry. ESCA outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ESCA is 0.76, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ESCA, only 0.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ESCA's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ESCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ESCA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC9.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- ESCA has a Current Ratio of 3.30. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- ESCA's Current ratio of 3.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- ESCA has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ESCA has a Quick ratio of 1.41. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ESCA have decreased by -2.79% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.09% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- ESCA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.56%.
- Measured over the past years, ESCA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.79%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ESCA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.05% on average per year.
- ESCA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.06%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.36 indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
- 96.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say ESCA is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.43, which indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ESCA is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. ESCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ESCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ESCA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ESCA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of ESCA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.24, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ESCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- ESCA pays out 65.28% 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.
DP65.28%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24
Inst Owners31.85%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners14.67%
Ins Owner Change-7.75%
Market Cap192.92M
Revenue(TTM)241.54M
Net Income(TTM)12.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (45.92%)
Short Float %1%
Short Ratio5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP65.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-05 2026-01-05 (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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.12 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY6.51%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY13.78%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY14.72%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.49
TBVpS7.56
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.17
Graham Number15.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.46% | ||
| ROE | 7.37% | ||
| ROCE | 9.54% | ||
| ROIC | 7.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.61% | ||
| OM | 7.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 26.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.01% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.94%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 35.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 122.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.36% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
F-Score7
WACC9.43%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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)-2.79%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
EPS Next Y13.06%
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%0.07%
Revenue Next Year-4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.89%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next Year42.47%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.68%
OCF growth 1Y-32.31%
OCF growth 3Y237.23%
OCF growth 5Y17.58%
ESCALADE INC / ESCA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESCA.
Can you provide the valuation status for ESCALADE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ESCA stock?
ESCALADE INC (ESCA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
The financial health rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ESCALADE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is expected to grow by 13.06% in the next year.