SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SCHL - US8070661058 - Common Stock
27.87 USD
-0.09 (-0.32%)
SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 96 industry peers in the Media industry. SCHL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SCHL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SCHL was profitable.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SCHL reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years SCHL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL has a Return On Assets (-0.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.20%, SCHL is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCHL outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHL is below the industry average of 8.33%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.91% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)2.8%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)3.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
SCHL has a Operating Margin (1.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHL has a better Gross Margin (55.76%) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.76% |
OM growth 3Y-43.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCHL is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCHL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SCHL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.97, SCHL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SCHL is 20.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCHL, 20.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 20.23, SCHL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that SCHL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SCHL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 60.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.16 indicates that SCHL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SCHL (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCHL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, SCHL is doing worse than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SCHL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -88.12%.
Measured over the past years, SCHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -40.97% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-88.12%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 95.19% on average per year.
SCHL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 232.25, SCHL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
SCHL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, SCHL is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.34, which indicates a correct valuation of SCHL.
61.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SCHL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 232.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SCHL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCHL is cheaper than 63.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SCHL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 95.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SCHL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.44, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 80.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCHL's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SCHL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.19%!
SCHL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SCHL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
SCHL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of SCHL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-210.48%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SCHL (11/18/2025, 12:44:50 PM)
27.87
-0.09 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.73%
Inst Owner Change4.12%
Ins Owners4.96%
Ins Owner Change16.66%
Market Cap700.65M
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (31.75%)
Short Float %8.5%
Short Ratio5.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
DP-210.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)0.35%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)17.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.42%
Max EPS beat(4)93.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.9%
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)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 232.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.34 | ||
| P/S | 0.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.31 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY0.43%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY2.44%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY12.03%
SpS64.2
BVpS34.92
TBVpS18.35
PEG (NY)2.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.54% | ||
| ROE | -1.2% | ||
| ROCE | 1.22% | ||
| ROIC | 0.91% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.48% | ||
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.76% | ||
| FCFM | 1.06% |
ROA(3y)1.75%
ROA(5y)1.77%
ROE(3y)2.8%
ROE(5y)2.82%
ROIC(3y)3.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.36%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-43.88%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-46.67%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-43.22%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.42%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.83
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.68% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)115.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.01%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-88.12%
EPS 3Y-40.97%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-18.31%
EPS Next Y113%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.8%
Sales Q2Q%-4.89%
Revenue Next Year2.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.59%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-65.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-43.42%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year556.7%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-78.27%
FCF growth 3Y-34.21%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-50.73%
OCF growth 3Y-18.09%
OCF growth 5Y126.14%
SCHOLASTIC CORP / SCHL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SCHOLASTIC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SCHL.
What is the valuation status of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SCHL stock?
SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of SCHOLASTIC CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 232.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
What is the financial health of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) stock?
The financial health rating of SCHOLASTIC CORP (SCHL) is 4 / 10.