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SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SCHW - US8085131055 - Common Stock

94.33 USD
+1.05 (+1.13%)
Last: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
94.2 USD
-0.13 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

SCHW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SCHW while its profitability can be described as average. SCHW is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SCHW was profitable.
In the past year SCHW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SCHW has been profitable.
SCHW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SCHW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSCHW 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 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

SCHW has a worse Return On Assets (1.48%) than 60.76% of its industry peers.
SCHW has a better Return On Equity (13.73%) than 74.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SCHW (2.32%) is worse than 64.56% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCHW is significantly below the industry average of 7.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.32%) for SCHW is above the 3 year average (1.61%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 13.73%
ROIC 2.32%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)11.15%
ROIC(3y)1.61%
ROIC(5y)1.38%
SCHW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSCHW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SCHW has a Profit Margin of 25.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCHW outperforms 67.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHW has declined.
SCHW has a better Operating Margin (35.51%) than 62.87% of its industry peers.
SCHW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SCHW has a Gross Margin of 81.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCHW outperforms 85.23% of its industry peers.
SCHW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.51%
PM (TTM) 25.46%
GM 81.09%
OM growth 3Y-11.01%
OM growth 5Y-5.93%
PM growth 3Y-9.28%
PM growth 5Y-6.77%
GM growth 3Y-8.21%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
SCHW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSCHW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for SCHW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCHW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SCHW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SCHW Yearly Shares OutstandingSCHW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
SCHW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSCHW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200B 400B 600B

2.2 Solvency

SCHW has an Altman-Z score of -0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SCHW (-0.20) is worse than 75.95% of its industry peers.
SCHW has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SCHW would need 15.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.76, SCHW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.48% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SCHW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.47) than 86.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 15.76
Altman-Z -0.2
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
SCHW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSCHW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.3 Liquidity

SCHW has a Current Ratio of 0.31. This is a bad value and indicates that SCHW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.31, SCHW is doing worse than 80.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that SCHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SCHW (0.31) is worse than 80.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
SCHW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSCHW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.62% over the past year.
SCHW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.62% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SCHW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.64% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SCHW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.62%
EPS 3Y-0.91%
EPS 5Y3.62%
EPS Q2Q%56.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.03%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%24.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SCHW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y45.37%
EPS Next 2Y30.58%
EPS Next 3Y25.54%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue Next Year20.24%
Revenue Next 2Y15.03%
Revenue Next 3Y13.3%
Revenue Next 5Y12.33%

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
SCHW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSCHW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
SCHW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSCHW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCHW.
SCHW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, SCHW is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.02, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of SCHW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHW is on the same level as its industry peers.
SCHW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.82
Fwd PE 17.02
SCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCHW indicates a rather cheap valuation: SCHW is cheaper than 81.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCHW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHW is cheaper than 72.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.97
EV/EBITDA 14.47
SCHW Per share dataSCHW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SCHW's earnings are expected to grow with 25.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)6.57
EPS Next 2Y30.58%
EPS Next 3Y25.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SCHW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%.
SCHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, SCHW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.16%

5.2 History

The dividend of SCHW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.99%!
SCHW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of SCHW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
SCHW Yearly Dividends per shareSCHW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

34.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCHW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SCHW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP34.48%
EPS Next 2Y30.58%
EPS Next 3Y25.54%
SCHW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSCHW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B
SCHW Dividend Payout.SCHW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SCHW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP

NYSE:SCHW (9/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 94.2 -0.13 (-0.14%)

94.33

+1.05 (+1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-18 2025-07-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-13 2025-10-13/bmo
Inst Owners84.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.8%
Ins Owners5.98%
Ins Owner Change-5.58%
Market Cap171.23B
Analysts81.43
Price Target107.27 (13.72%)
Short Float %1.29%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.16%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.99%
DP34.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-08 2025-08-08 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.41%
Min EPS beat(2)1.21%
Max EPS beat(2)1.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.93%
Min EPS beat(4)0.66%
Max EPS beat(4)8.23%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.79%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.81%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.05%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.57%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)0.64%
PT rev (3m)16.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.82
Fwd PE 17.02
P/S 6.42
P/FCF 9.97
P/OCF 9.62
P/B 3.46
P/tB 5.71
EV/EBITDA 14.47
EPS(TTM)3.96
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)5.54
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)9.46
FCFY10.03%
OCF(TTM)9.81
OCFY10.4%
SpS14.69
BVpS27.24
TBVpS16.53
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)6.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 13.73%
ROCE 13.6%
ROIC 2.32%
ROICexc 2.58%
ROICexgc 2.9%
OM 35.51%
PM (TTM) 25.46%
GM 81.09%
FCFM 64.42%
ROA(3y)1.1%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)13.6%
ROE(5y)11.15%
ROIC(3y)1.61%
ROIC(5y)1.38%
ROICexc(3y)1.81%
ROICexc(5y)1.55%
ROICexgc(3y)1.99%
ROICexgc(5y)1.69%
ROCE(3y)12.72%
ROCE(5y)11.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.97%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.85%
OM growth 3Y-11.01%
OM growth 5Y-5.93%
PM growth 3Y-9.28%
PM growth 5Y-6.77%
GM growth 3Y-8.21%
GM growth 5Y-3.68%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 15.76
Debt/EBITDA 24.89
Cap/Depr 44.63%
Cap/Sales 2.35%
Interest Coverage 1.7
Cash Conversion 163.73%
Profit Quality 253.06%
Current Ratio 0.31
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z -0.2
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)57.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.9%
Profit Quality(3y)153.35%
Profit Quality(5y)137.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.62%
EPS 3Y-0.91%
EPS 5Y3.62%
EPS Q2Q%56.16%
EPS Next Y45.37%
EPS Next 2Y30.58%
EPS Next 3Y25.54%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.03%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%24.75%
Revenue Next Year20.24%
Revenue Next 2Y15.03%
Revenue Next 3Y13.3%
Revenue Next 5Y12.33%
EBIT growth 1Y48.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.19%
EBIT Next Year60.45%
EBIT Next 3Y25.79%
EBIT Next 5Y18.89%
FCF growth 1Y60.92%
FCF growth 3Y19.48%
FCF growth 5Y-24.96%
OCF growth 1Y54.74%
OCF growth 3Y8.03%
OCF growth 5Y-22.13%