ESCALADE INC (ESCA)

US2960561049 - Common Stock

13.49  -0.18 (-1.32%)

After market: 13.49 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ESCA. ESCA was compared to 32 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. ESCA has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. 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

In the past year ESCA was profitable.
In the past year ESCA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ESCA has been profitable.
ESCA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

ESCA has a better Return On Assets (4.90%) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Return On Equity of 7.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.38%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
ESCA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.94%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 7.62%
ROIC 7.38%
ROA(3y)6.53%
ROA(5y)7.25%
ROE(3y)11.32%
ROE(5y)11.67%
ROIC(3y)8.94%
ROIC(5y)9.49%

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.76%, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has declined.
ESCA has a better Operating Margin (7.85%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ESCA has a worse Gross Margin (24.66%) than 71.88% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 24.66%
OM growth 3Y-17.56%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3Y-26.69%
PM growth 5Y-20.31%
GM growth 3Y-5%
GM growth 5Y-1.75%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESCA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ESCA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ESCA has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

ESCA has an Altman-Z score of 3.94. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.94, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ESCA is 1.27, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ESCA, only 1.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ESCA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.27. This is in the better half of the industry: ESCA outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESCA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 1.27
Altman-Z 3.94
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC8.21%

2.3 Liquidity

ESCA has a Current Ratio of 4.44. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.44, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that ESCA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ESCA has a Quick ratio (1.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.44
Quick Ratio 1.63

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ESCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.04%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, ESCA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.77% on average per year.
The Revenue for ESCA has decreased by -11.52% in the past year. This is quite bad
ESCA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.04%
EPS 3Y-27.04%
EPS 5Y-12.77%
EPS growth Q2Q285.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.24%
Revenue growth 5Y8.44%
Revenue growth Q2Q0.65%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.99, ESCA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.60. ESCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.99
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.44
EV/EBITDA 9.11

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.39%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.36, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 90.63% 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 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.39%

5.2 History

The dividend of ESCA decreases each year by -2.05%.
ESCA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

ESCA pays out 49.23% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of ESCA has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP49.23%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

ESCALADE INC

NASDAQ:ESCA (5/17/2024, 7:00:02 PM)

After market: 13.49 0 (0%)

13.49

-0.18 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
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Market Cap186.97M
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ROA 4.9%
ROE 7.62%
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OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 4.76%
GM 24.66%
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Asset Turnover1.03
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Debt/Equity 0.28
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Current Ratio 4.44
Quick Ratio 1.63
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EPS 3Y-27.04%
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