12.66 USD
+0.09 (+0.72%)
Overall ESCA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ESCA against 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally ESCA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes ESCA very considerable 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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.46%, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ESCA (7.37%) is better than 78.79% of its industry peers.
ESCA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ESCA outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ESCA is in line with the industry average of 7.19%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.26%, ESCA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ESCA (7.49%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ESCA has grown nicely.
ESCA has a Gross Margin of 26.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ESCA outperforms 42.42% 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 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ESCA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ESCA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ESCA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.55 indicates that ESCA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.55, ESCA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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 75.76% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that ESCA is not too dependend on debt financing.
ESCA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC10.67%
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 69.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that ESCA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ESCA (1.41) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ESCA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.79%.
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%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.86% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.89% on average over the next years.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.91 indicates a correct valuation of ESCA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ESCA indicates a rather cheap valuation: ESCA is cheaper than 96.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, ESCA is valued a bit cheaper.
ESCA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.07.
90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ESCA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.07 |
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.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ESCA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y8.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ESCA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.01, ESCA pays a better dividend. On top of this ESCA pays more dividend than 87.88% 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 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
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
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
NASDAQ:ESCA (12/8/2025, 3:55:26 PM)
12.66
+0.09 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryLeisure Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners14.74%
Ins Owner Change-7.35%
Market Cap174.71M
Revenue(TTM)241.54M
Net Income(TTM)12.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target20.4 (61.14%)
Short Float %0.86%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.73%
DP65.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)12.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.15 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY7.19%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY7.65%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY15.22%
OCF(TTM)2.06
OCFY16.26%
SpS17.5
BVpS12.49
TBVpS7.56
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)1.06
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 | 4.55 |
F-Score7
WACC10.67%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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.
What is the valuation status for ESCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ESCALADE INC (ESCA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ESCALADE INC (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.
How sustainable is the dividend of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) stock?
The dividend rating of ESCALADE INC (ESCA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.28%.