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SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SCVL - US8248891090 - Common Stock

17.35 USD
-0.05 (-0.29%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 3:36:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

SCVL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While SCVL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SCVL is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally SCVL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SCVL suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SCVL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SCVL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years SCVL has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SCVL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.36%, SCVL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
SCVL's Return On Equity of 9.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCVL outperforms 66.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SCVL (5.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SCVL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.38%. This is below the industry average of 11.83%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.36%
ROE 9.32%
ROIC 5.72%
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

SCVL's Profit Margin of 5.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCVL outperforms 78.69% of its industry peers.
SCVL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SCVL (6.59%) is better than 72.95% of its industry peers.
SCVL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SCVL (36.11%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCVL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.59%
PM (TTM) 5.41%
GM 36.11%
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

SCVL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCVL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, SCVL has less shares outstanding
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 3.17 indicates that SCVL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCVL has a Altman-Z score of 3.17. This is in the better half of the industry: SCVL outperforms 72.95% of its industry peers.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.17
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC9.26%
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

SCVL has a Current Ratio of 3.67. This indicates that SCVL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.67, SCVL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that SCVL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SCVL's Quick ratio of 0.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCVL outperforms 66.39% 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

SCVL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.93%.
SCVL shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SCVL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.42% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, SCVL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.02% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.93%
EPS 3Y-20.48%
EPS 5Y13.49%
EPS Q2Q%-15.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.3%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-7.91%

3.2 Future

SCVL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.84% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.12%
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3Y-0.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.58, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SCVL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCVL indicates a rather cheap valuation: SCVL is cheaper than 92.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCVL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say SCVL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.10, which indicates a very decent valuation of SCVL.
SCVL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SCVL is cheaper than 81.15% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCVL to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say SCVL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.58
Fwd PE 10.1
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

92.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCVL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCVL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCVL is cheaper than 70.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.06
EV/EBITDA 3.41
SCVL Per share dataSCVL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SCVL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3Y-0.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SCVL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.37, SCVL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCVL pays more dividend than 90.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, SCVL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of SCVL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.78%!
SCVL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SCVL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

25.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCVL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.4%
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3Y-0.84%
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 (11/10/2025, 3:36:55 PM)

17.35

-0.05 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)09-04 2025-09-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-19 2025-11-19
Inst Owners80.96%
Inst Owner Change0.49%
Ins Owners34.37%
Ins Owner Change-2.8%
Market Cap474.87M
Revenue(TTM)1.15B
Net Income(TTM)62.48M
Analysts47.5
Price Target23.46 (35.22%)
Short Float %21.28%
Short Ratio8.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.54%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.78%
DP25.4%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date10-06 2025-10-06 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.06%
Min EPS beat(2)11.11%
Max EPS beat(2)19.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.05%
Min EPS beat(4)3.89%
Max EPS beat(4)22.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.63%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.35%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.02%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.27%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.58
Fwd PE 10.1
P/S 0.41
P/FCF 20.06
P/OCF 7.25
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA 3.41
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY13.2%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY9.9%
FCF(TTM)0.86
FCFY4.98%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY13.8%
SpS42.16
BVpS24.5
TBVpS22.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number35.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.36%
ROE 9.32%
ROCE 7.53%
ROIC 5.72%
ROICexc 6.3%
ROICexgc 6.73%
OM 6.59%
PM (TTM) 5.41%
GM 36.11%
FCFM 2.05%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.11%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 127.94%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 60.26%
Profit Quality 37.89%
Current Ratio 3.67
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 3.17
F-Score6
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC0.62
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)-19.93%
EPS 3Y-20.48%
EPS 5Y13.49%
EPS Q2Q%-15.66%
EPS Next Y-31.12%
EPS Next 2Y-20.55%
EPS Next 3Y-0.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.3%
Revenue growth 5Y3.02%
Sales Q2Q%-7.91%
Revenue Next Year-6.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.25%
Revenue Next 3Y0.11%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-24.41%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.01%
EBIT growth 5Y10.61%
EBIT Next Year4.52%
EBIT Next 3Y-4.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y281.79%
FCF growth 3Y-15.83%
FCF growth 5Y7.5%
OCF growth 1Y2.53%
OCF growth 3Y-11.47%
OCF growth 5Y8.94%

SHOE CARNIVAL INC / SCVL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to SCVL.


Can you provide the valuation status for SHOE CARNIVAL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of SCVL stock?

SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SCVL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) is 7.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.


Is the dividend of SHOE CARNIVAL INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of SHOE CARNIVAL INC (SCVL) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.4%.