Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Escalade Incorporated stock (ESCA) is currently trading at $17.93. Escalade Incorporated PE ratio is 13.71. Escalade Incorporated PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.01. Analyst consensus price target for ESCA is $20.00. WallStSmart rates ESCA as Underperform.
- ESCA PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ESCA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ESCA intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ESCA stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ESCA fair value vs current price
- ESCA insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ESCA undervalued or overvalued?
- Escalade Incorporated financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ESCA Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ESCA analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ESCA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Escalade Incorporated (ESCA)
ESCA trades 127% above its Graham fair value of $6.26, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
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 market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) Key Strengths (3)
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.01 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.40x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue growing slowly at 0.10% annually
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate institutional interest at 32.02%
Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.05), Price/Sales (1.01), Price/Book (1.40) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.42%, Operating Margin at 10.80%, Profit Margin at 5.26%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.42% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and Market Cap are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
ESCA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ESCA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.01x trades at a 26% premium to its historical average of 0.8x (70th percentile). The current valuation is 47% below its historical high of 1.92x set in Jun 2015, and 2423% above its historical low of 0.04x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.9x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Escalade Incorporated (ESCA) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › LEISURE
The Big Picture
Escalade Incorporated operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 242M with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 742.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 14M in free cash flow and 15M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Escalade Incorporated push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 474.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor LEISURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Escalade Incorporated.
Bottom Line
Escalade Incorporated offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
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 Escalade Incorporated(ESCA)
NASDAQ
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
LEISURE
USA
Escalade, Incorporated, manufactures and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.