Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Scholastic Corporation stock (SCHL) is currently trading at $38.86. Scholastic Corporation PE ratio is 15.95. Scholastic Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.61. Analyst consensus price target for SCHL is $41.00. WallStSmart rates SCHL as Underperform.
- SCHL PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SCHL PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SCHL intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SCHL stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SCHL fair value vs current price
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- Is SCHL undervalued or overvalued?
- Scholastic Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SCHL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SCHL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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SCHL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
SCHL trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $112.79, offering a 69% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) · 10 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 price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
85.06% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.02x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 26.90% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Areas to Watch (6)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -1.90%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.61), Price/Book (1.02) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 26.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.80) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.92%, Operating Margin at -8.27%, Profit Margin at 3.89%.
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 6.92% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.90% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high 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
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) 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.
SCHL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SCHL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.61x trades at a 38% premium to its historical average of 0.44x (86th percentile). The current valuation is 15% below its historical high of 0.71x set in Sep 2018, and 405% above its historical low of 0.12x in Jan 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.5x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › PUBLISHING
The Big Picture
Scholastic Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 1.6B with 2% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 3.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Free cash flow is -44M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Scholastic Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Scholastic Corporation.
Bottom Line
Scholastic Corporation 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 Scholastic Corporation(SCHL)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
PUBLISHING
USA
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.