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SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SCHW - US8085131055 - Common Stock

91.96 USD
-2.06 (-2.19%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 8:56:49 PM
92.04 USD
+0.08 (+0.09%)
After Hours: 10/10/2025, 8:56:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall SCHW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCHW against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While SCHW is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. SCHW is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! Finally SCHW also has an excellent dividend rating.


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.
In the past 5 years SCHW has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SCHW had a positive operating cash flow.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 1.48%, SCHW is not doing good in the industry: 61.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.73%, SCHW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.95% of the companies in the same industry.
SCHW has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.32%) than 64.29% 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 7.64%.
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 67.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHW has declined.
The Operating Margin of SCHW (35.51%) is better than 63.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCHW has declined.
The Gross Margin of SCHW (81.09%) is better than 85.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCHW has declined.
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

Compared to 1 year ago, SCHW has more shares outstanding
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.20, we must say that SCHW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SCHW (-0.20) is worse than 77.31% 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.
SCHW's Debt to FCF ratio of 15.76 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 52.52% of its industry peers.
SCHW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.47. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
SCHW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.47. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SCHW underperforms 86.55% 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

A Current Ratio of 0.31 indicates that SCHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.31, SCHW is not doing good in the industry: 80.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SCHW has a Quick 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.
SCHW's Quick ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW is outperformed by 80.25% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.62% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.64% in the past 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

SCHW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.72% yearly.
SCHW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y45.44%
EPS Next 2Y30.66%
EPS Next 3Y25.5%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue Next Year20.38%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y13.14%
Revenue Next 5Y12.33%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

SCHW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.22.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCHW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.60% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCHW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.02), we can say SCHW is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.57, SCHW is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.57, SCHW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.22
Fwd PE 16.57
SCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCHW is valued cheaper than 80.67% of the companies 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 72.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.72
EV/EBITDA 14.59
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.
SCHW's earnings are expected to grow with 25.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)6.41
EPS Next 2Y30.66%
EPS Next 3Y25.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SCHW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.90%, which is a nice return.
SCHW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.50.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, SCHW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.9%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SCHW grows each year by 8.99%, which is quite nice.
SCHW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SCHW has decreased its dividend 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

SCHW pays out 34.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
SCHW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP34.48%
EPS Next 2Y30.66%
EPS Next 3Y25.5%
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 (10/10/2025, 8:56:49 PM)

After market: 92.04 +0.08 (+0.09%)

91.96

-2.06 (-2.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-18 2025-07-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-16 2025-10-16/bmo
Inst Owners84.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.99%
Ins Owner Change-5.89%
Market Cap166.93B
Analysts81.43
Price Target107.67 (17.08%)
Short Float %1.22%
Short Ratio2.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.9%
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)0.37%
PT rev (3m)15.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.22
Fwd PE 16.57
P/S 6.26
P/FCF 9.72
P/OCF 9.37
P/B 3.38
P/tB 5.56
EV/EBITDA 14.59
EPS(TTM)3.96
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)5.55
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)9.46
FCFY10.29%
OCF(TTM)9.81
OCFY10.67%
SpS14.69
BVpS27.24
TBVpS16.53
PEG (NY)0.51
PEG (5Y)6.41
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 Y45.44%
EPS Next 2Y30.66%
EPS Next 3Y25.5%
EPS Next 5Y21.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.03%
Revenue growth 5Y17.15%
Sales Q2Q%24.75%
Revenue Next Year20.38%
Revenue Next 2Y14.95%
Revenue Next 3Y13.14%
Revenue Next 5Y12.33%
EBIT growth 1Y48.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 5Y10.19%
EBIT Next Year60.63%
EBIT Next 3Y25.38%
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%