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SCHWAB (CHARLES) CORP (SCHW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SCHW - US8085131055 - Common Stock

95.83 USD
+0.01 (+0.01%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
95.7716 USD
-0.06 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall SCHW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SCHW 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

SCHW had positive earnings in the past year.
SCHW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SCHW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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: 62.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SCHW's Return On Equity of 13.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
SCHW has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.32%) than 65.82% 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 7.69%.
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 62.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCHW has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 35.51%, SCHW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.96% of the companies in the same industry.
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 83.54% 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.
SCHW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 -0.19, we must say that SCHW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SCHW has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.19) than 75.53% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.76) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.47 is on the high side and indicates that SCHW has dependencies on debt financing.
SCHW's Debt to Equity ratio of 5.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCHW is outperformed by 86.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.47
Debt/FCF 15.76
Altman-Z -0.19
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.
The Current ratio of SCHW (0.31) is worse than 83.12% of its industry peers.
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 has a Quick ratio of 0.31. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SCHW underperforms 83.12% 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

SCHW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.62%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, SCHW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.62% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SCHW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.64% in the last year.
SCHW shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.15% yearly.
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.
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.
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 24.20.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCHW is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.60% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SCHW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.29, the valuation of SCHW can be described as rather expensive.
SCHW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCHW to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.82), we can say SCHW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 17.29
SCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCHW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCHW is cheaper than 79.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SCHW.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.13
EV/EBITDA 14.89
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)6.68
EPS Next 2Y30.58%
EPS Next 3Y25.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.13%, SCHW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
SCHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 7.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, SCHW's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SCHW grows each year by 8.99%, which is quite nice.
SCHW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y30.58%
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 (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 95.7716 -0.06 (-0.06%)

95.83

+0.01 (+0.01%)

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-0.83%
Ins Owners5.98%
Ins Owner Change12.53%
Market Cap173.95B
Analysts81.43
Price Target107.27 (11.94%)
Short Float %1.17%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.13%
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)5.84%
PT rev (3m)19.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.2
Fwd PE 17.29
P/S 6.52
P/FCF 10.13
P/OCF 9.77
P/B 3.52
P/tB 5.8
EV/EBITDA 14.89
EPS(TTM)3.96
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)5.54
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)9.46
FCFY9.88%
OCF(TTM)9.81
OCFY10.24%
SpS14.69
BVpS27.24
TBVpS16.53
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)6.68
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 -0.19
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%