28 USD
+0.43 (+1.56%)
Overall SCHL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCHL against 94 industry peers in the Media industry. While SCHL seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. SCHL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally SCHL also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SCHL had positive earnings in the past year.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years SCHL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
SCHL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SCHL's Return On Assets of -0.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
SCHL has a Return On Equity (-1.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SCHL's Return On Invested Capital of 0.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCHL is below the industry average of 8.04%.
| 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
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.00%, SCHL is doing worse than 60.64% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHL has a better Gross Margin (55.76%) than 64.89% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCHL is destroying value.
SCHL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SCHL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that SCHL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCHL has a Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHL outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
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.
SCHL has a Debt to FCF ratio (20.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
SCHL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SCHL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHL outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 20.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
SCHL has a Current Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that SCHL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SCHL has a Current ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
SCHL has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SCHL (0.65) is worse than 75.53% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
SCHL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -40.97% yearly.
SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.97%.
SCHL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.80% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 95.19% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, SCHL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.59% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 233.33 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCHL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say SCHL is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.41, SCHL is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51, SCHL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 233.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCHL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SCHL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SCHL's earnings are expected to grow with 95.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 4.49, SCHL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCHL pays more dividend than 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, SCHL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.83% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SCHL grows each year by 7.19%, which is quite nice.
SCHL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SCHL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of SCHL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. SCHL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
SCHL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-210.48%
EPS Next 2Y95.19%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:SCHL (12/10/2025, 3:15:33 PM)
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+0.43 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.76%
Inst Owner Change3.43%
Ins Owners5.39%
Ins Owner Change2.62%
Market Cap703.92M
Revenue(TTM)1.61B
Net Income(TTM)-10.50M
Analysts82.86
Price Target36.72 (31.14%)
Short Float %7.89%
Short Ratio6.45
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%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.93%
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 | 233.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.8 |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY0.43%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY2.43%
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY11.98%
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 | 1.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
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 Year541.48%
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 3 / 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 233.33 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.