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SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SCVL - Nasdaq - US8248891090 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.57  -0.98 (-4.77%)

After market: 19.9565 +0.39 (+1.97%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall SCVL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated SCVL against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. SCVL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. SCVL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally SCVL also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes SCVL very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SCVL was profitable.
In the past year SCVL had a positive cash flow from operations.
SCVL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SCVL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SCVL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSCVL 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 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

SCVL has a Return On Assets of 5.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCVL outperforms 72.36% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.07%, SCVL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.20%, SCVL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
SCVL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.38%. This is below the industry average of 12.08%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 10.07%
ROIC 6.2%
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)9.26%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)11.19%
SCVL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSCVL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.58%, SCVL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCVL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of SCVL (6.85%) is better than 76.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCVL has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.40%, SCVL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCVL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 5.58%
GM 35.4%
OM growth 3Y-21.41%
OM growth 5Y7.37%
PM growth 3Y-19.24%
PM growth 5Y8.18%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
SCVL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSCVL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCVL is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for SCVL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SCVL has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for SCVL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
SCVL Yearly Shares OutstandingSCVL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
SCVL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSCVL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.34 indicates that SCVL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCVL has a better Altman-Z score (3.34) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
SCVL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC9.32%
SCVL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSCVL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.67 indicates that SCVL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.67, SCVL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SCVL has a Quick Ratio of 3.67. This is a bad value and indicates that SCVL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SCVL (0.80) is better than 70.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 0.8
SCVL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSCVL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SCVL have decreased strongly by -11.68% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SCVL shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.49% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SCVL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.02% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.68%
EPS 3Y-20.48%
EPS 5Y13.49%
EPS Q2Q%-46.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.3%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SCVL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.79% on average per year.
SCVL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.01% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y0.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.01%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
SCVL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSCVL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
SCVL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSCVL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of SCVL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCVL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SCVL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.48.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01 indicates a reasonable valuation of SCVL.
75.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCVL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.04, SCVL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.09
Fwd PE 11.01
SCVL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCVL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

91.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCVL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
SCVL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCVL is cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.5
EV/EBITDA 4.03
SCVL Per share dataSCVL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SCVL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y0.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SCVL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.92%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.00, SCVL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCVL pays more dividend than 88.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCVL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of SCVL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.78%!
SCVL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SCVL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.78%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
SCVL Yearly Dividends per shareSCVL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

23.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCVL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
SCVL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP23.43%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y0.79%
SCVL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSCVL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
SCVL Dividend Payout.SCVL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SCVL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SHOE CARNIVAL INC

NASDAQ:SCVL (8/8/2025, 8:06:03 PM)

After market: 19.9565 +0.39 (+1.97%)

19.57

-0.98 (-4.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)05-30 2025-05-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)09-03 2025-09-03
Inst Owners79.42%
Inst Owner Change0.44%
Ins Owners35.02%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap535.04M
Analysts77.78
Price Target22.95 (17.27%)
Short Float %27.55%
Short Ratio10.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.92%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.78%
DP23.43%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.64%
Min EPS beat(2)11.11%
Max EPS beat(2)22.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.35%
Max EPS beat(4)22.17%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.11%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.24%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)12.18%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.17%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.4%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.05%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-19.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.09
Fwd PE 11.01
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 13.5
P/OCF 7.05
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.9
EV/EBITDA 4.03
EPS(TTM)2.42
EY12.37%
EPS(NY)1.78
Fwd EY9.09%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY7.41%
OCF(TTM)2.78
OCFY14.19%
SpS43.17
BVpS23.91
TBVpS21.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.77%
ROE 10.07%
ROCE 8.16%
ROIC 6.2%
ROICexc 6.84%
ROICexgc 7.33%
OM 6.85%
PM (TTM) 5.58%
GM 35.4%
FCFM 3.36%
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)9.26%
ROE(3y)14.96%
ROE(5y)16.86%
ROIC(3y)9.38%
ROIC(5y)11.19%
ROICexc(3y)10.44%
ROICexc(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc(3y)11.1%
ROICexgc(5y)14.18%
ROCE(3y)12.35%
ROCE(5y)14.73%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-36.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.33%
OM growth 3Y-21.41%
OM growth 5Y7.37%
PM growth 3Y-19.24%
PM growth 5Y8.18%
GM growth 3Y-3.44%
GM growth 5Y3.45%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 113.43%
Cap/Sales 3.08%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.28%
Profit Quality 60.2%
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score5
WACC9.32%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)211.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.68%
EPS 3Y-20.48%
EPS 5Y13.49%
EPS Q2Q%-46.87%
EPS Next Y-30%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y0.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.3%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-7.54%
Revenue Next Year-3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.45%
Revenue Next 3Y1.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.01%
EBIT growth 5Y10.61%
EBIT Next Year6.93%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y229.5%
FCF growth 3Y-15.83%
FCF growth 5Y7.5%
OCF growth 1Y118.22%
OCF growth 3Y-11.47%
OCF growth 5Y8.94%