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ESCALADE INC (ESCA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:ESCA - US2960561049 - Common Stock

11.42 USD
+0.01 (+0.09%)
Last: 10/30/2025, 8:05:12 PM
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After Hours: 10/30/2025, 8:05:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, ESCA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ESCA was compared to 33 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. ESCA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ESCA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years ESCA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.87%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.61%, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.01%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% 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 7.26%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 7.61%
ROIC 6.01%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)7.41%
ROE(3y)8.34%
ROE(5y)12.05%
ROIC(3y)6.73%
ROIC(5y)9.28%
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 better Profit Margin (5.30%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA's Operating Margin of 6.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA's Gross Margin of 25.25% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 42.42% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.15%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 25.25%
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

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.
ESCA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 4.81. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ESCA (4.81) is better than 75.76% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ESCA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.58) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.09, ESCA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.58
Altman-Z 4.81
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC11.19%
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 4.15. This indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ESCA has a Current ratio of 4.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. ESCA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
ESCA has a Quick Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that ESCA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.79, ESCA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.15
Quick Ratio 1.79
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

ESCA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.42%, which is quite good.
ESCA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.09% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.65% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.42%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-13.11%

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 Y0.77%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.33%
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 2025 100M 200M 300M
ESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesESCA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.93, ESCA is valued correctly.
ESCA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say ESCA is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.65, ESCA is valued correctly.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.50. ESCA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 13.65
ESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsESCA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

ESCA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ESCA is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ESCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.15
EV/EBITDA 8.19
ESCA Per share dataESCA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
ESCA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)18.06
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, ESCA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ESCA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.90. ESCA pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, ESCA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.19%

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.
ESCA has decreased its dividend 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 64.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ESCA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.79%
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

ESCALADE INC

NASDAQ:ESCA (10/30/2025, 8:05:12 PM)

After market: 11.42 0 (0%)

11.42

+0.01 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24
Inst Owners32.13%
Inst Owner Change-0.18%
Ins Owners15.01%
Ins Owner Change-6.59%
Market Cap157.60M
Revenue(TTM)241.49M
Net Income(TTM)12.81M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (78.63%)
Short Float %0.75%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.19%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP64.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-06 2025-10-06 (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)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 13.65
P/S 0.65
P/FCF 4.15
P/OCF 3.96
P/B 0.94
P/tB 1.56
EV/EBITDA 8.19
EPS(TTM)0.82
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)0.84
Fwd EY7.32%
FCF(TTM)2.75
FCFY24.11%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY25.28%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.2
TBVpS7.34
PEG (NY)18.06
PEG (5Y)1.06
Graham Number15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 7.61%
ROCE 7.92%
ROIC 6.01%
ROICexc 6.36%
ROICexgc 10.24%
OM 6.15%
PM (TTM) 5.3%
GM 25.25%
FCFM 15.73%
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 Turnover1.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 0.58
Debt/EBITDA 0.72
Cap/Depr 31.77%
Cap/Sales 0.76%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 192.93%
Profit Quality 296.57%
Current Ratio 4.15
Quick Ratio 1.79
Altman-Z 4.81
F-Score7
WACC11.19%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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)8.42%
EPS 3Y-22.16%
EPS 5Y13.09%
EPS Q2Q%-35%
EPS Next Y0.77%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.86%
Sales Q2Q%-13.11%
Revenue Next Year-6.33%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-20.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.6%
EBIT Next Year32.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y88.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y19.68%
OCF growth 1Y83.14%
OCF growth 3Y237.23%
OCF growth 5Y17.58%

ESCALADE INC / ESCA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ESCALADE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to ESCA.


What is the valuation status for ESCA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?

ESCALADE INC (ESCA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?

The financial health rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 7 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?

The dividend rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.79%.