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Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc stock (ASO) is currently trading at $53.54. Academy Sports Outdoors Inc PE ratio is 9.38. Academy Sports Outdoors Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.57. Analyst consensus price target for ASO is $58.00. WallStSmart rates ASO as Hold.

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Academy Sports Outdoors Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$53.54
$0.88 (1.67%)
52W$32.98
$62.27
Target$58.00+8.3%

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ASO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)

Margin of Safety
+23.3%
Undervalued
ASO Fair Value
$77.56
Graham Formula
Current Price
$53.54
$24.02 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $77.56
Overvalued
Price $53.54
Graham IV $77.56
Analyst $58.00

ASO appears undervalued based on the Graham Formula, trading 23% below its estimated fair value of $77.56.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.7/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.5910/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.5710/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Institutional Own.Quality
119.98%10/10

119.98% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/BookValuation
1.548/10

Trading at 1.54x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$3.47B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Return on EquityProfitability
18.00%7/10

Solid profitability: $18 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
9.38
Undervalued
Forward P/E
8.25
Attractive
Trailing P/E
9.38
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.573
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.811
Undervalued

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 2.5/10
Operating MarginProfitability
9.01%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Revenue GrowthGrowth
2.50%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 2.50% annually

EPS GrowthGrowth
4.50%2/10

Earnings barely growing at 4.50%

Profit MarginProfitability
6.22%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.7/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 2.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.59), Price/Sales (0.57), Price/Book (1.54) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 18.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.50%, EPS Growth at 4.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 9.01%, Profit Margin at 6.22%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 18.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.50% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ASO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ASO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.57x sits near its historical average of 0.52x (65th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 26% below its historical high of 0.77x set in Feb 2024, and 186% above its historical low of 0.2x in Oct 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) · CONSUMER CYCLICALSPECIALTY RETAIL

The Big Picture

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 6.1B with 250% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 250% YoY, reaching 6.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY RETAIL peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1800.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Academy Sports Outdoors Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Academy Sports Outdoors Inc maintain 250%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 102.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 1.4B is significantly higher than cash (289M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Bottom Line

Academy Sports Outdoors Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 250% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 6.2% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Academy Sports Outdoors Inc(ASO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Country

USA

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., is a retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Katy, Texas.

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1800 NORTH MASON ROAD, KATY, TX, UNITED STATES, 77449